Ask Amy: Aspiring journalist’s instructor buried the lede
I’m impressed by your standards, your attitude, and your fierce desire to learn. You have already used some reporting skills to build a factually accurate case about Jack, and now I encourage you to take your case to the dean.
Dear Amy: I’ve been texting back and forth with my deceased husband’s cousins for years.
They have been extremely supportive toward me. They all traveled to see and support me, attending his memorial service last year. Overall, a very friendly relationship. I love them a lot.
Today — as usual — I was included in their text conversation, which veered unexpectedly into some comments about how victimized they feel because of the results of the U.S. presidential election. Their political leanings have not come up before.
They don’t strike me as unintelligent people, but they are all very conservative, politically and religiously.
I do not agree with their comments at all.
Should I just ignore and not respond, or should I comment? I’m not happy about this.
I do not know how to respond without offending them.
If I do, what should I say?
— Text Challenged
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