A revealing slip by this letter writer

Dear Editor,

There was, what appeared to be, the smallest of small errors in yesterday’s Sunday Chronicle. It could be an error in typesetting or a mere mix-up of identities, any of which is excusable. On the other hand, it could be very revealing of what is no longer a deep rooted suspicion, but the norm in what passes for exchange of ideas and discourse on national issues. As the error, and context, is presented, I ask honest and authentic readers to assist with their comments.

On Sunday, October 7, 2007, the Sunday Chronicle published a letter from one Ms Sabrina Saywack titled “Stabroek news (sic) painting unfair picture.” Ms Saywack wrote: “It is good to know my letter attracted a response from Dave Martins