Unfortunate Error or Miscarriage of Professionalism

Dear Editor,
 

This relates to a news story that appeared on your issue of June 15, 2008, regarding the finalization of the court case of the former Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) officials. Your coverage of the case is much appreciated, and I realize that the public has the right to know, as much as your profession has the obligation to provide, accurate and fair information in a timely fashion.  

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More Land Tax, More Stress

Dear Editor,

I read the article written by Noah Safari headlined, “Additional Land Tax Possible Supplement to Gov’t Revenue” on your issue of June 1, 2008, (Volume 9 Number 422) with great curiosity. Though I found it interesting, I strongly disagree with its recommendations. The writer is of the opinion that the government should levy more tax on land.

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Let the Truth Be Told

Dear Editor,

Your news story headlined, “The Inconvenient Truth” [Volume 9 Number 423, June 8, 2008] is very well written and has strong element of original reporting: Kudos to your correspondents. I was especially impressed with the beginning few paragraphs, which were extremely vivid and compelling. 

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