Dear editor,If, in the editorial world, the measure of a man is the size of his "retraction," Mark Allan, your editor, is truly a small man.However, if the content of his "retraction" is the measure, he is no man at all.Mark Allan, editor, rather than take responsibility for his completely false and defamatory editorial blamed the entire work of fiction on third-party information, that of course, being his young reporter Erin, who was in attendance at the meeting.He has embarrassed the entire hard-working staff at the Record from the publisher on down to cub reporters. Mark Allan should take his soap box, stand up in front of all the staff, and apologize for his irresponsible behavior.I would also hope that in the future when Mark decides to write hurtful lies about anybody he does the research needed to ensure the accuracy of his drivel. The Record and the Comox Valley citizens deserve better.Tom Grant,ComoxEditor's note: Fully retracting an editorial is no small matter 鈥� this is the only time I have done it in three decades of journalism. Regardless of how many words were used, I recognized my lack of due research, and fully apologized to Mr. Grant for the May 4 editorial. I have spoken to newsroom staff, explained my error and expressed the hope they can learn from my mistake. In no way did I intend to shift blame onto Erin Haluschak or anybody else, and Erin assures me she does not feel slighted by my actions.
