Keywords by David Yonke

Keywords by David Yonke http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/ en-US Copyright 2008 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:29:04 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Gold Medal Aqua-Man ]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/post_2.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/post_2.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:29:04 +0000 Museums, music & OH-lympics! here. How did I get to go there for a workday? The newspaper has been running a weekly feature called "Short Stops" this summer, about places of interest that are a short drive away. I had mentoined the Henry Ford Museum to the editors early in the summer and then this week they really needed something and asked me if I could do it. I of course said yes, although I had to rearrange my week's schedule and get everything done in four days instead of the usual five. After visiting the museum I hooked up with Rev. John Peck, an old friend who moved from Toledo to Dearborn to pastor a church. He brought along a friend who is a minister in the inner city. It was great to see John and he and the other minister are doing some great things in Detroit. One of their programs is called the B.O.M.B. Squad, which stands for Bring Our Men Back. It's designed to teach men to be responsible Christians and they meet at 6 a.m. on Saturdays! When the men graduate from the program they receive a sword and are knighted in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. * * * A few notable deaths occurred recently including the great R&B singer Isaac Hayes and comedian/actor Bernie Mac. Then last Friday the man who coined the phrase "rhythm and blues" passed away: Jerry Wexler was 91. Wexler was one of the most influential executives in rock and roll history, signing Led Zeppelin to a contract and producing many landmark albums.

Among the important recordings he produced were Ray Charles' "I Got a Woman" in 1954 and "What I'd Say" in 1959; Booker T. & the MG's "Green Onions" in 1962; Wilson Pickett's "In the Midnight Hour" in 1965; Aretha Franklin's "Respect" (1967); Dr. John's "Iko Iko" (1972); Will Nelson's "Bloody Mary Morning" (1974); Dire Straits' "Lady Writer" (1979) and Bob Dylan's "Gotta Serve Somebody" (1979). That is an impressive lifetime achievement and a lasting legacy for someone in the rock and roll business. * * * I read Joe Eszterhas' new book, "Crossbearer," over the weekend. He is the tough-talking, dark-side-of-life explorer who wrote "Jagged Edge," "Basic Instince" and "Showgirls." Now he is "saved," as he put it himself. Joe had throat cancer, was addicted to tobacco and alcohol, and just couldn't handle it anymore when he asked God for help. God miraculously cleaned him up and turned his life around. Eszterhas now lives in the Cleveland area where he grew up and is going to a Catholic church every week and the most important things in his life are family and God. I'll be interviewing him by phone on Wednesday. * * * Time to watch a little more of the Olympics. Like a lot of people I know, I am hooked on this display of athletic perfection. What about Michael Phelps' 8 Gold Medals? He definitely deserved it, what a fierce competitor and amazing swimmer. But he's not much of an interviewee. It's been painful watching him answer questions on the Today Show live from Beijing and in post-swim interviews. He doesn't have to be a good interviewee, though. He's certainly the greatest swimmer in history to this point and that speaks for itself. Gymnastics was great, especially the two American women winning the Gold and Silver, and the beach volleyball duo of May-Treaner and Walsh were incredible, especially when they overcame 5 match points to beat the Belgian team. The soccer coverage has been terrific, too, with one channel showing the Olympic matches continuously without commercials. I love soccer and when I turn on the channel I have a hard time turning away. Go USA! * * * Sylvania, Ohio August 18, 2008]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/museums_music_ohlympics.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/museums_music_ohlympics.html Life in General Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:40:33 +0000 Revelations from Chicago Here is a link to the full article. Card.George-Informal.jpg

Last November, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops elected Cardinal George to a three-year term as president starting in November, 2008. * * * Toledo, Ohio Aug. 13, 2008 ]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/revelations_from_chicago.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/revelations_from_chicago.html Religious Scandals Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:15:53 +0000 High tech twist Here's a link to sign up and be "the first to know." * * * Been playing some golf lately. It's a wonderful thing to get out on the green, green golf courses and enjoy the nature, trying not to torture yourself over the score. Saw some deer, fox, rabbits and more the last few times. I really love to walk and carry my clubs when possible. Golf is a great game and in addition to being outside and soaking up nature, on the athletic side of it, it doesn't matter how good or bad you are, it is always a personal challenge. As one comedian once pointed out (I think it was Robin Williams), golf spelled backward is flog. If you're on a roll, you know you could be humbled on the very next shot, so you never get overconfident. And when you're having a bad round, you keep thinking the next shot will turn things around. I've learned a lot of life lessons on the golf course. Toledo, Ohio Aug. 13, 2008]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/high_tech_twist.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/high_tech_twist.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:33:56 +0000 The temptations of dog walking Here's the article. It's definitely worth reading. Thankfully, a lot of Saudis interviewed by the CSM reporter said they believe such a ban would be ridiculous and predicted that it will be a failure if they attempt to enforce it. It's not a sin against God to walk a dog, they assert, and the Prophet Mohammed never forbade such a thing. The only verse that the virtue cops could find to make their case actually involved a recommendation by the Prophet against buying and selling dogs and cats, not owning or walking them.

"Now don't come and tell me that dogs are a yucky creature," says Saudi-born veterinarian Maged Elhayek. "They're a beautiful creature and the more I know people, the more I love my dog."

It is unfortunately too common for people in religious authority to intentionally twist their interpretations of holy scripture or give partial truths for their own ulterior motives, and this is a perfect example. But not everyone is blindly accepting the idea.

I'm prettier than the dog, if I want to flirt with women, I'd just use myself!" says young Mohammed Al Anezi. "I wouldn't need the dog."

I applaud the Saudis who will stand up to this kind of misue of authority. It seems like a little thing in this case, but if the religion police are not questioned or challenged you could end up living under tyranny like the Talibans when they ruled Afghanistan and executed people for trivial "abuses," all in the name of religion. Sylvania, Ohio August 12, 2008 P.S. Here's my daughter's cute little pup Roxie, who has me wrapped around her little paw... I take her and Scotty for walks every day and not once did I feel it was grieving God's heart.

]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/the_temptations_of_dog_walking.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/the_temptations_of_dog_walking.html Religion in General Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:14:12 +0000 Notes to God

]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/note_to_god.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/note_to_god.html Religion in General Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:34:10 +0000 A criminal sandwich? Poor Reginald Peterson. He just can't get good service anymore. The hungry 42-year-old man went into a Subway in Jacksonville, FL, and when the restaurant's sandwich artists didn't put everything on his order the way he wanted it, he dialed 9-1-1. Then when police didn't "respond fast enough," he dialed 9-1-1 again. Peterson ended up in jail, charged with making a false report. Subway's staff acted quickly and locked the raving lunatic out of the restaurant, then called the cops themselves. The manager said "it's unbelievable what people get upset about nowadays." In an interview with a Florida paper, Peterson defended calling his actions. "You could basically say I was going on emotions because I was a little ticked off. But I held my composure the whole time and felt that it was not right for them to do that," he told the First Coast News. He said he didn't realize his call could land him behind bars. Maybe he should have told police it was a theft? He could have argued that the clerk "stole" his banana peppers, or whatever it was he wanted and didn't get. You can hear Peterson's 9-1-1 call online at Huffington Post. Maybe he should've gone to Burger King -- where their old slogan was, 'Have it your way.' * * * Toledo, Ohio August 9, 2008 ]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/a_criminal_sandwich.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/a_criminal_sandwich.html Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:58:15 +0000 Good thing he lost Here's the statement from John Edwards, the former Democratic presidential candidate, admitting he had an affair (he doesn't mention it was while his wife was battling cancer). No matter what party or candidate you support, it's a good thing for the country that Edwards is not the Dems' leading candidate for president now. What a mess this embarassment would have caused if Edwards were now the front-runner. As for his explanation, isn't it amazing that he says he was "99 percent honest" about his affair, as if that makes everything OK? And that he was "increasingly egocentric and narcisistic." Haven't those become requirements for public office today? And that it's useless to criticize himself because he's already beaten himself up about it? As if it's beneath us to comment. He is a master manipulator, I can see that. Nobody's perfect, of course, but when you RUN FOR PRESIDENT you can't expect the skeletons to stay in the closet! I wonder why this scandal has surfaced, there's got to be someone pressing the issue -- sounds to me like his ex-lover wants some money. With all the indiscretions of Kwame, (W.J.) Clinton, Newt, Spitzer, et al., the Edwards news just adds to the continuing slide in public confidence of politicians. - David

By JOHN EDWARDS In 2006, I made a serious error in judgment and conducted myself in a way that was disloyal to my family and to my core beliefs. I recognized my mistake and I told my wife that I had a liaison with another woman, and I asked for her forgiveness. Although I was honest in every painful detail with my family, I did not tell the public. When a supermarket tabloid told a version of the story, I used the fact that the story contained many falsities to deny it. But being 99% honest is no longer enough. I was and am ashamed of my conduct and choices, and I had hoped that it would never become public. With my family, I took responsibility for my actions in 2006 and today I take full responsibility publicly. But that misconduct took place for a short period in 2006. It ended then. I am and have been willing to take any test necessary to establish the fact that I am not the father of any baby, and I am truly hopeful that a test will be done so this fact can be definitively established. I only know that the apparent father has said publicly that he is the father of the baby. I also have not been engaged in any activity of any description that requested, agreed to or supported payments of any kind to the woman or to the apparent father of the baby. It is inadequate to say to the people who believed in me that I am sorry, as it is inadequate to say to the people who love me that I am sorry. In the course of several campaigns, I started to believe that I was special and became increasingly egocentric and narcissistic. If you want to beat me up - feel free. You cannot beat me up more than I have already beaten up myself. I have been stripped bare and will now work with everything I have to help my family and others who need my help. I have given a complete interview on this matter and having done so, will have nothing more to say. ]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/by_john_edwards_in_2006.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/by_john_edwards_in_2006.html Life in General Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:12:34 +0000 Busy but inspiring week * I celebrated my birthday belatedly with my daughter Dana and son-in-law Matt at their house because they were out of town on my actual birthday. * I Interviewed Ryan Smith, son of Christian music superstar Michael W. Smith, about his new project to promote critical thinking of movies and DVDs. (Article to run 8/16) Tuesday: * Drove to Cleveland to view a wonderful exhibit called Vatican Splendors, at the Western Reserve Historical Society. Not only took notes for the story but had to take my own photos because the newspaper couldn't spare a photographer. We had handout pics but they were all just single items, no scene setters and no people. I think my photos came out well. (To be published tomorrow) Wednesday: * Interviewed Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and Holocaust survivor; also interviewed Matt "Ro" Wrozek, Christian rapper in Toledo trio Glass City Boyz. * Interviewed Joshua Dubois, director of faith-based relations for Barack Obama. * Worked at home til 11 p.m. in order to clear the slate for Thursday and Friday... you'll see why in a moment Thursday: * Attended the 2008 Leadership Summit broadcast live by satellite from Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill., viewing it at CedarCreek Church in Perrysburg. The Rev. Bill Hybels, founder and pastor of Willow Creek and founder of the annual summit, is one of my favorite speakers in the world and I always try to hear him preach when I have a chance. I covered his talk for tomorrow's religion page. You can count on extraordinary speakers at these summits, even if you've never heard their names before. I was immensely impressed with Gary Haugen, of International Justice Mission, who rescues children and families from forced labor, prostitution rings, and other horrors around the world. Also Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America, which recruits new college grads to commit two years to teaching in underprivileged schools. She is truly making a difference in this world. * Worked an overtime shift at night on the copy desk, editing stories and writing headlines and cutlines. Friday: * Watched an early morning Olympic soccer match between Argentina and Republic of the Ivory Coast, a thrilling game that Argentina pulled out, 2-1, with a fantastic last-minute goal. Argentina's Messi is spectacular! * Back to the Leadership Summit to start the day, with lectures by Craig Groeschel, the dynamic and visionary leader of lifechurch.tv, and Chuck Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship and ex-Watergate figure. It'll be 35 years on Tuesday, Aug. 12, since Colson became a Christian. I think he's proved his sincerity and authenticity by now... * Came in to the office to finalize the religion pages for tomorrow. * Back to the Leadership Summit to hear Bill Hybels' closing lecture. * Off to the Lucas County Fairgrounds to meet up with a friend, and possibly Ted Nugent. Check out this note on Ted's website about my article. * Coming home tonight to a house full of dogs: we are watching Dana & Matt's two pups, so along with my dog and Cara's dog, we are being overrun by canines. But only temporarily. That's about all for the moment... But it's enough, don't you think? p.s. What are you doing at 8:08 pm today, 08/08/08? * * * Toledo, Ohio 08/08/08]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/busy_inspiring_week.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/busy_inspiring_week.html Life in General Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:20:33 +0000 Gerald Robinson update Here's a copy of The Blade article about the motion that was published today: Lawyer asks court to force Toledo Catholic Diocese to provide data The attorney for a woman suing Toledo priest Gerald Robinson after accusing him of satanic ritual abuse has filed a motion asking that the Toledo Catholic Diocese be forced to provide documents and interrogatories related to the case. Attorney Mark Davis, representing the Toledo woman who sued anonymously as Survivor Doe with her husband Spouse Doe, said in a motion filed yesterday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court that the diocese has not yet provided pertinent information despite repeated requests. The motion requests that Judge Ruth Ann Franks order diocese officials to "fully answer the plaintiff's requests for production of documents and interrogatories." The diocese will have a chance to respond to the motion. Survivor Doe, now in her mid 40s, claims she was repeatedly raped and tortured by Robinson and Toledoan Jerry Mazuchowski in satanic rituals starting in 1968. Her civil suit was filed in April, 2005. A May, 2009, trial date has been set. In an unrelated case, Robinson was convicted in May, 2006, for the 1980 murder of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl and is serving a 15-years-to-life term in a southern Ohio prison. The Sixth District Court of Appeals recently affirmed his conviction.]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/gerald_robinson_update.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/gerald_robinson_update.html Gerald Robinson Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:49:57 +0000 Another day, another letter... Church does not condone divination This is in response to the writer of "Talking with spirits is devilish practice" in the July 28 Readers' Forum. Divination is not a practice that the Catholic church accepts or promotes. The catechism of the Catholic church clearly states, "All forms of divination are to be rejected." It goes on to say, "They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone." The writer assumed too much from the article and should have done a little more research before he wrote. I believe that his wrath should have been directed more toward Blade religion editor David Yonke for thinking that this was something worth printing. He cast his story in a way that it is legitimate religion. I, as a Catholic, would not condone such practices (divination or channeling), and neither would anyone who is in a "Jesus-centered church." The church speaks for itself. All one has to do is listen. Thomas E. Rawlins Glenbrook Drive ]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/another_day_another_letter.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/another_day_another_letter.html Religion Controversies Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:37:01 +0000 What I've been doing Here is little snippet of what my "to do" list looked like recently. I've checked these all off by now: What I've been listening to: 1. This Beautiful Republic's not-yet-released CD "Perception." Great sophomore disc from these internationally known Christian rockers from Toledo. 2. Kutless: To Know That You're Alive. Nothing noteworthy here. 3. Chris Tomlin's "Hello Love," not due out until mid-September. Great worship music from the man who has basically reinvented the genre. 4. Jimmy Needham's "Not Without Love." Nice light Christian pop-rock. 5. Third Day's "Revelation," you can always count on these guys for great music with a great message. 6. Above the Golden State, self titled, new band on Sparrow, very solid pop. 7. Seabird's "'Til We See the Shore," on Credential, excellent new Christian band from Cincinnati, the singer's voice and the group's keyboard gives them a Coldplay kind of sound. Very impressive at time, although there are some weak spots on the disc. 8. Nine Inch Nails' "The Slip." I'm reviewing this for the paper. Stay tuned, we'll have the full review on Sunday. 9. Adam's Road, a self-titled double-disc by a group of six musicians who all happen to be ex-Mormons. What I've been reading: "Dangerous Surrender" by Kay Warren, inspiring story about how awareness of the AIDS crisis changed the life and focus of Kay Warren, wife of mega-pastor Rick "Purpose Driven Life" Warren. Newsweek article from a few weeks about on Abe Lincoln and Charles Darwin, both born on the same exact day (Feb. 12, 1809). Which one's contributions were more important? Newsweek says Lincoln. I'm not sure you can measure such a thing. "Early Dylan," photographs by Barry Feinstein, Daniel Kramer and Jim Marshall, birthday gift from my daughter Lisa who shares a love of Dylan's music. Great B&W photos from the 60s. "Night" by Elie Wiesel, just finished it last weekend. Horrific but important book on the Holocaust. "The Punch" by John Feinstein, who was my editor in college at the Duke Chronicle. Taught John everything he knows ;-) What I've been watching: 1. The Kite Runner, terrific movie about Afghanistan and its proud people under decades of oppression, from the Soviets in 1979 to the Taliban in the 1990s. 2. Across the Universve: Fabulous fantasy flick by Julie Taymoor, creator of the Lion King on Broadway, brilliantly using Beatles tunes and lyrics to tell a sketchy but amusing tale. The cinematography and music are spectacular. 3. Curb Your Enthusiasm: One of my favorite sitcoms of all time, although it gets a little raw at times since it's on the uncensored HBO cable channel. 4. "Love at First Sight," a 20-minute short film by Ryan Smith, son of Michael W. Smith, for a new project he's working on. Will be writing about this soon. 5. Balls of Fury, a pathetic and disappointing comedy despite the presence of Christopher Walken. Don't waste your time or money, you'll get more laughs hitting your big toe with a hammer. (I watched it because a friend, whom I will not name, highly recommended it and actually went to the theaters four times to see it. I've lost a lot of respect for this person!) ============== If you haven't read my stories on The Shack, here's a link. I hope you get a chance to check them out. * * * Sylvania, Ohio August 5, 2008 ]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/what_ive_been_doing.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/what_ive_been_doing.html Life in General Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:34:22 +0000 Olympic games and battles Sylvania, Ohio Aug. 5, 2005]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/olympic_games_and_battles.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/olympic_games_and_battles.html Life in General Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:44:33 +0000 2 more letters to the editor Here are letters from two members of the Toledo chapter of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests that were published in the Blade's letters to the editor section today. They both were penned in response to the recent column by Blade ombudsman Jack Lessenberry about my personal blog (see previous entries). One colleague asked me today if the letters were written to support me or to attack the Toledo diocese. I really can't say. But logically, these two objectives do not necessarily present an either-or situation. The same would be true of the reverse. I'm grateful that people care enough to take the time to write a letter to the editor.-- David Attack on messenger a diversion Ombudsman Jack Lessenberry’s recent column about Toledo Catholic Diocese officials challenging the objectivity of The Blade’s religion editor, David Yonke, left me wondering if this isn’t this another example of “shoot the messenger” used as a tactical diversion. Do diocesan officials really think that no one remembers when their public relations director publicly discredited Jane Doe’s allegations against now-convicted murderer Gerald Robinson after she spoke up? Do Catholic church leaders really think no one remembers their smear campaign alleging violations of confidentiality against their own review board’s psychologist, who went to law enforcement to report crimes? What about the church official sanctioned by the state social worker licensing board for publicly challenging a survivor and youth minister’s “stability” in working with kids after he spoke up? What’s Jane Doe need to make her complaint viable? Credibility. What’s the hallmark of a psychologist’s profession? Confidentiality. What’s paramount when working with kids? Stability. What’s required of journalists? Objectivity. When diocesan officials attack the character of the messenger, it’s the cheapest damage control available. Why? Because it shifts, even if only momentarily, the focus away from the ongoing clergy sexual abuse scandal and cover-up by top diocesan officials that has spanned decades. Let’s not forget the two no-knock search warrants executed on the bishop’s office when church leaders cried victim and foul play. Aren’t three books, one documentary, and two docu-dramas illuminating sex crimes against local kids, cover-up, and collusion much more telling? How does discrediting every person who dares to speak the truth about the sex crimes and cover-up within my diocese protect kids or negate what’s still happening? Claudia Yvonne Vercellotti Co-DirectorToledo SNAP Chapter ==================================== Spokesman upset at the wrong things Toledo Catholic Diocese spokesman Sally Oberski is upset again. The last time she was upset The Blade reported that the Revs. Frank Murd and Tim Kummerer were arrested for public indecency in the 1990s. She wasn’t upset that these priests had been secretly working around children with few people knowing of their arrests. She wasn’t upset that Father Murd had admitted engaging in sexual activity in a public place. Come to think of it. Ms. Oberski is never publicly upset about the crimes or sexual misconduct committed by priests. She never publicly discusses the immorality of their conduct. She never discusses how these priests have broken their promises of celibacy, betrayed their positions of trust, and harmed people. But she is upset again and has resorted to the tired old tactic of blaming the messenger. Usually she is upset with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests and other advocates. Now she is upset with The Blade’s religion editor, David Yonke. Who’s she kidding? Ms. Oberski’s job is defending the indefensible and amounts to little more than “spinning” clergy sexual crimes and misconduct. In the case of Father Kummerer, she used her position to plead that priests who are arrested for public indecency don’t deserve “humiliation.” In the case of Father Murd, she reminded us that despite his admission he may be returned to ministry. Last year, she used her position to remind us that the Rev. David Nuss did not violate the Dallas Charter because his sexual misconduct did not involve a child. When will Ms. Oberski stop blaming the messenger and starting using her position to do some good? Linda Waters Sandusky]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/2_letters_to_the_editor.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/2_letters_to_the_editor.html Journalism Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:31:29 +0000 Letter to the editor As you may know from earlier entries, Blade ombudsman Jack Lessenberry wrote a column about my personal blog a few weeks ago. My objectivity had been called into question because I expressed an opinion in my blog. This letter to the editor was published in The Blade in response: Religion reporting is fair, unbiased Blade ombudsman Jack Lessenberry's views of Blade religion editor David Yonke's blogs were as fair and balanced as Mr. Yonke's stories, blogs, and book on religious subjects and issues. Mr. Yonke's constitutional freedoms did not end when he accepted a journalist position. He should not be intimidated by anyone into eliminating, or even restricting, his blogging activities. Mr. Yonke's objective as a reporter is to present the news truthfully and, as much as possible, without offense or judgment. One of Sally Oberski's roles as communications director for the Catholic Diocese of Toledo is to manage the news as much as possible, with special emphasis on damage control. I have read dozens of Mr. Yonke's Blade stories and blogs, as well as his book, Sin, Shame & Secrets, about the Gerald Robinson case, and have found him to be, without exception, more than fair and free of bias. His coverage of the Toledo Police Department's success in obtaining Diocese of Toledo "secret files" may have Pulitzer Prize potential. Indeed, the diocese is very fortunate that the local religion editor is an ethical and sensitive reporter who has uncommonly high professional standards. Many other dioceses would be very grateful to have such balanced and unsensationalized reporting in their local papers. Richard Rosenbaum Bloomfield Hills, Mich. * * * It may be worth noting that Mr. Rosenbaum staunchly believes that Gerald Robinson did not kill Sister Margaret Ann Pahl. Sylvania, Ohio * * * By the way, I see this is Blog entry No. 300 for my website. Another milestone. Hope you're enjoying it as much as I am. -- David Aug. 3, 2008]]> http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/letter_to_the_editor.html http://www.davidyonke.com/Blog/Keywords/2008/08/letter_to_the_editor.html Journalism Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:04:15 +0000