Armstrong headline shows editors' bias

I would like to express my disappointment in your reporting the recent article, "Bracelet of shame? Doping scandal may hurt Livestrong image," in the Aug. 4 Business section.

While the article, written by AP journalists Emily Fredrix and Michael Liedtke, cannot deviate or be changed from its authors original, the Daily Herald's title and photo are at the discretion of its editors. Simply looking at the photo (one of millions to choose) of Lance Armstrong, it suggests an expression of guilt. The title, "Bracelet of shame" supports that expression.

Might I suggest a more relaxed photo of Lance Armstrong, and the article title be, "Bracelet or Shame?" By allowing the reader only two choices, "bracelet" (suggesting innocence) or "shame" (suggesting guilt), would the Daily Herald be providing truly unbiased reporting.

Dwight Bouck

Wheaton