By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper
Recently the Larry Turner for Mayor campaign issued a press release stating “Religious and Community Leaders in Southeastern San Diego Endorse Larry Turner for Mayor”. The Press Release goes on to state: The Southeastern community’s endorsement of Turner is a powerful symbol of unity that reflects a shared vision for progress, community engagement, and San Diego pride.”
Let us be clear. Those individual members of the Southeastern community do not speak for the community any more than this paper does. Those persons are members of the Southeastern community who have personally made a decision to support Larry Turner for Mayor. This newspaper does not purport to speak for the community, it shares community views and news stories, opinions, and comments, but has never said it speaks for the entire “Southeastern community”. As a matter of fact, this paper serves all of San Diego County with its 17 cities, 89 zip codes and 39 communities. We have never presented ourselves as a “POWERFUL SYMBOL” of unity although our voice has been considered a unifying voice to many.
The Voice & Viewpoint has great respect for the four gentlemen endorsing Larry Turner. That is their constitutional right. But lets be clear. They speak for themselves and not for the ‘SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY OF SAN DIEGO.”
