The PArk Record Crossed the Line on local election

“So much for Objective Journalism. Don’t bother to look for it here–not under any byline of mine; or anyone else I can think of. With the possible exception of things like box scores, race results, and stock market tabulations, there is no such thing as Objective Journalism. The phrase itself is a pompous contradiction in terms.”

Hunter S Thompson

On Wednesday, the Park Record published a story citing tweets from Park City City Council Candidate Chadwick Fairbanks. Some would describe it as a hit piece on a historically-Republican candidate. Others would thank the Park Record for pointing out statements made by Fairbanks on Twitter over the past few years.

The problem is that the piece feels like it is written by someone who personally has an issue with Mr Fairbanks and found an avenue to pursue it. Does Jay Hamburger (the author) have a hatred for Mr Fairbanks? I have no idea. However, I believe it reads like it. That’s a problem.

Jay Hamburg and The Park Record was clumsy here. They are trying to point out