Conspiracy theories - Fact or Fiction?

I have had my letter published in the i paper! But unfortunately it has been edited and the title changed to make it seem like I am supporting the i paper, when I was trying to get across the message that articles about so called conspiracy theories, need more analysis than that provided by people like David Aaronovitch. I knew if I was critical of the original article, my letter would not get published. But I had not taken into account that the i paper would edit my letter.

i paper 31st March 2025

The original letter was:

Subject: Conspiracy theories - Fact or Fiction?

Dear  Mr Duff,

I read David Aaronovitch’s recent article on Donald Trump and conspiracy theories with great interest. As someone who strives to stay informed, I find it increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction in today’s media landscape, especially when it comes to complex and controversial issues.

Mr Aaronovitch mentioned several so-called conspiracy theories—such as the assassination of JFK and the birthplace of Barack Obama—that continue to generate public debate. I would be grateful if the i paper could bring its considerable journalistic expertise to bear on these topics by publishing clear, evidence-based analyses. An informed public needs access to detailed reporting that can help separate credible claims from baseless speculation.

Thank you for your continued commitment to balanced and thoughtful journalism.

Yours sincerely, Bob

York

The key section (in bold) was removed, which changes the meaning of the letter, from a request for better reporting by the i paper, to one that seems to support the article. The article is shown below - and did not present much in the way of detailed analysis.

Here is the David Aaronovitch article.