Letter to the Editor Debates COVID-19 Vaccine Views and Grapevine Editorial Policy

community · January 2021

A letter from Dr. Michael Dennis criticized an antivaccination insert by Dr. Steven Malthouse published in the Grapevine. The editor responded explaining the publication's open submission policy, acceptance of local voices maintaining civility, and willingness to publish counter-arguments. The editor emphasized the importance of reflecting diverse community perspectives during the pandemic.

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• “I was alarmed to find a lengthy antivaccination screed by Steven Malthouse in your last edition... The Grapevine has an open policy regarding submissions... I chose to accept Dr. Malthouse’s insert... We are happy to accommodate anyone willing to counter Dr. Malthouse’s assertions...” — The Islands Grapevine – January 7th, 2021 (January 7th, 2021)

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