Use headlines to call out lies

The Daily Herald editorial board completely understands that most people do not read beyond the headlines. So why does the Herald continue to publish articles that have Trump's lies in the headlines and then attempts to refute those lies deep in the text of the article?

For example, on Friday, Feb. 17 referring to Mr. Trump's lie of "I inherited a mess. At home and abroad, a mess," the Herald published as a front-page headline "I inherited a mess."

It was not until the 18th paragraph did the article get around to stating that Trump did not inherit a mess, especially at home. By just about every economic measure, Mr. Trump has inherited a sound and growing economy.

This is unlike President Obama who did inherit an economic mess from George W. Bush.

Maybe this is a feeble effort by the Herald to appear fair and balanced. Unfortunately, at a time when Mr. Trump is desperate to own the truth, we need the Herald to clearly point out his lies in the headlines.

Keith A. Moens

Arlington Heights