Columnist Henry D. Johnston delivers harsh criticism of Moscow's record of economic development ("Who should be Moscow's business greeter?", His View, Oct. 27), but his argument is a straw house of factual errors and misleading statements. If he's trying to attract new businesses, he might try a different tack. In a new take on the old lesson, "you'll catch more flies with honey," Councilor Tom Lamar likened the approach to a restaurateur standing curbside, shouting, "we serve bad food!" and wondering where his customers are. How ironic that Johnston and his bitter associates claim to support economic development, but choose to spread false and damaging rumors instead/Moscow Mayor Nancy Chaney, Moscow-Pullman Daily News. More here.

• Digger's column criticizing Mayor Chaney

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