Media outlets need new priorities

Scott Lee Cohen would never have been elected except for the $2 million in ads he placed. The newspapers and TV networks, by accepting his money for ads, in fact endorsed him for office.

The fourth estate {the news media} has a duty to do some due diligence: not just to just take the money first and ask questions later. My favorite Illinois newspaper's motto is; "To fear God, tell the truth and make money." If all the media outlets would consider using these priorities in order better candidates would come to the fore front.

Ed Smetana

Arlington Heights