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Editorial
November 22, 1883
The Abilene Reflector
Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas
What is this article about?
The editorial argues that editors should discuss political issues based on principle rather than prejudice or passion, noting growing public intelligence and the REFLECTOR's commitment to this approach while respecting Republican individuals.
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Principle and Not Prejudice.
An editor should not enter the political field blinded by prejudice and controlled by passion. If he does, he is hampered and his work is without effect. The masses are growing too intelligent to respond to party cries, whether right or wrong. They want the questions at issue discussed, and the questions must be live and pertinent to the times. Principle is more and more coming to the front, while prejudice and hate are going farther and farther to the rear. This is an omen which is to be hailed with delight, and it is the purpose of the REFLECTOR to be guided by it. The paper has great respect for individual members of the Republican party, and in differing from them it will discuss the questions at issue and avoid ignorant personalities.
An editor should not enter the political field blinded by prejudice and controlled by passion. If he does, he is hampered and his work is without effect. The masses are growing too intelligent to respond to party cries, whether right or wrong. They want the questions at issue discussed, and the questions must be live and pertinent to the times. Principle is more and more coming to the front, while prejudice and hate are going farther and farther to the rear. This is an omen which is to be hailed with delight, and it is the purpose of the REFLECTOR to be guided by it. The paper has great respect for individual members of the Republican party, and in differing from them it will discuss the questions at issue and avoid ignorant personalities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Political Prejudice
Editorial Principles
Republican Party
Principle Over Passion
Intelligent Discourse
What entities or persons were involved?
Republican Party
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Editorial Principles Over Political Prejudice
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Principle Guided Journalism
Key Figures
Republican Party
Key Arguments
Editors Should Avoid Prejudice And Passion In Political Discussions
Masses Demand Intelligent Discussion Of Pertinent Issues
Principle Is Supplanting Prejudice And Hate
Reflector Will Be Guided By Principle
Respect For Individual Republicans While Differing On Issues
Avoid Ignorant Personalities In Debates