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Many of those who write letters to the editor “mention” their education, occupation or affiliation. They expect that readers will give special credibility to someone who is a doctor, a president of some organization, a former teacher, etc. Is anyone impressed? I value writers who express good insights and questions, without having to claim a spurious superiority because of status. I would like to see the Tribune establish a policy of not printing letters that contain such self-promotion.
As a former second-string catcher on a Little League team, I ought to know.
