Myths, legends and astroturf
The latest email hoax to find its way to the News & Record: "Bonsai kittens," whose young bodies allegedly are placed in molds to customize their size and shape.
There even is a Web site. And it's a cruel hoax.
But some letter writers have been duped. A writer from Stoneville implores the public to do something about this "sick" practice.
Not to worry. The only problem is that someone took the time and energy to propagate this twisted fairy tale.
Meanwhile, the latest form letter -- or astroturf -- campaign involves opponents of the new TV series "The Book of Daniel."
We have received several letters saying the same thing about the NBC show, which premiered last week.
Not to worry about it either. Its own clumsy scripts and contrived plots should guarantee its demise soon enough.