Editorials are, obviously, pieces of opinion journalism. They are not intended to be dispassionate, balanced accountings of a news situation or issue. They present a strong and strongly argued position and do not necessarily present or even take into account the opposing position.
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If something is presented as a fact, it has to be correct.
I like to say that a 'Times' editorial presents a strong opinion based on reality.
Opinion pages have an impact on public debate, and they sometimes reveal things the government would rather have kept quiet.
Free speech is one of the founding principles of our republic.
The right of free speech cannot be parceled out based on whether we want to hear what the speaker has to say or whether we agree with those views. It means, quite often, tolerating the expression of views that we find distasteful, perhaps even repugnant.
The editorial page is where you'll find our opinions, while the letters columns and the space for Op-Ed contributors are a forum for debate and discussion.