Dear Editor,

I’m new to this beautiful little city of Malad.  I enjoy the quiet country feel and the friendliness of everyone I meet.  I hope to live here for a long time.  That being said, I couldn’t help but notice an incident that seems to have drawn a lot of quiet attention.  Before speaking out I did a little research so hopefully I have my facts right.  It appears that the city council has quietly given the city a centerpiece monument, an outhouse.  Hardly anyone knew about it, there was no fanfare for the unveiling of their momentous representation of our community.  In fact, it wasn’t even reported in your paper.  One would think if they were proud of their donation to the city that there would be media coverage, but it appears that these people are just as embarrassed about what they’ve done as the citizens that I’ve talked with in this community that they want to keep this quiet.  I can’t imagine what a laughing stock we would become if this got out to Stephen Colbert or Jimmy Fallon.  I believe we all think of our city with more respect than to have as the center of attention an outhouse.  Isn’t there a more appropriate place for this rebuilt outhouse instead of being the centerpiece of Malad?

Respectfully,

Mike Brignone