People should understand that these cartoonists do not work out of an office here in Abbotsford, and take direction from News editor Rick Rake. Rather, they are in syndication and published in numerous newspapers.

When the Liberals were in power, we rarely received a complaint when either of our cartoonists took a shot at the prime minister, whether it was Jean Chretien or Martin. Now these complaints are all-too-regular and surprisingly fervent.

It is as if the writers feel that this newspaper is trying to overthrow Stephen Harper’s government, or turn this riding’s seat to the Liberals.

In fact, The News is publishing in such a well-defended Conservative bastion that MP Ed Fast’s hold on the seat is bomb-proof.