Desert Observer's Page Palm Springs, California.  Today The Desert Sun newspaper printed its entirely predictable endorsement in support of Senator John McCain for President. The Editorial Board ended their litany of pro-McCain platitudes with the following statement.      "We support McCain because his leadership is proven and he best reflects the values of this part of California".

What arrogance! That statement is an absolute disgrace and the newspaper staff owes the entire pro-Obama/anti-McCain  communities an apology. The editors have really gone overboard this time with the manner in which they're expressed their low regard for the moderate and progressive communities. According to The Desert Sun staff, the "values of this part of California" are those of John McCain supporters. It must then be their opinion that all with different views, including those who support Senator Obama, have values not appropriate for this community.

It's clear The Desert Sun newspaper and its management are the ones out of touch with the valley community. In the time I've lived here it's been my experience there are many different resident interests and no single group or ideal qualifies as a representative "values" segment. What is becoming certain is that either the newspaper Editorial Board members wear blinders or else their daily routine consists of home, office and little else. The Coachella Valley is a diverse community that's definitely not tied to the narrow set of values held by those in The Desert Sun newspaper building.

For the record, neither John McCain nor The Desert Sun newspaper "best reflect the values of this part of California"!

Bond Shands
Palm Springs, California - October 26, 2008