Editor—
Congratulations. The Chronicle has reached a new low in local journalism with today’s “above the fold” opinion piece that masquerades as actual news. (10/09/07 Enough is Enough, SF says of Homeless) The supporting data of the hyperbolic claim is laughable. The article quotes an individual representing a firm that has done no statistical analysis on the subject of homelessness. Nevius also cites an informal poll performed by your own publication that the Chronicle website admits is not statistically valid. This is not responsible reporting. This shoddy level of journalism is an insult to the readers and is indicative of not only the SF Chronicle’s rapidly declining standards, but of C.W. Nevius’ lack of journalistic credibility. An additional critique of Nevius’ personal integrity is warranted, but pointless. His continuous and contemptuous hate-mongering against vulnerable people has made it abundantly clear that he has no conscience to call upon. Enough is enough. If the Chronicle has any professional standards it will stop promoting this scapegoating. If C.W. Nevius has any semblance of self-respect, he’ll resign. Or at the very least—go back to Sports.
Diana Valentine
San Francisco
Diana
