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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk
I echo Rudeboyelvis in that most people don't read the DRF. I had the same thought- if you or Chuck, or anyone who has an actual grasp on the situation could take time to write a retort, even as a letter to the editor, it would be a good thing. I don't claim to fully understand the situation (other than noticing every anti-NYRA article doesn't ever mention the management has changed) and I can see how an average reader would think, "Well, if the city isn't getting any $$ from the OTBs, why should the city be expected to kick in any $$ to keep them running?
I know you guys are busy, but if you have the time, it would be great if someone who understands the situation could write a retort. Opinion is just that, opinion, and I don't expect an unbiased editorial. But it should be backed up with facts, and if it isn't, the author should be held accountable. The last thing the Times needs is to have an editorial page like the WSJ's. 
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Yeah I hate it when facts and common sense get in the way of editorial opinions...
Actually there is a big difference in writng a retort and them actually publishing it. The opinion of people who read the NYT is probably close to meaningless in this whole mess but I find it interesting that they seemingly miss Bloombergs intentions and seem to have little grasp of the entire situation. To say that they wrote in this manner to try to garner retorts seems a bit far fetched. Personally I believe that a NYT oped writer probably believes themselves far too intellectual to bother educating themselves in matters that dont further the cause of the left.