Purge the TV News Merge

I used to watch KCBS news, but I plan to look elsewhere after reading their duplicitous spin on this decision to narrow viewer choices (“Picking Up Mixed Signals,” by Greg Braxton, June 12).

“KCAL-KCBS executives downplayed such concerns, saying the merger will prove especially beneficial to viewers of KCBS.” What would be even more beneficial would be an improved KCBS that is independent of and separate from KCAL. Competition serves the viewer’s interest far better than merging.

KEN LANXNER

San Clemente