Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Michael Sandeen | Recall Is Democracy in Action

I just finished reading Gary Horton’s column of Aug. 25 and I am amazed at his characterization of the recall election as anti-democratic. Really? A direct election is anti-democracy? Gary,

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Rick Barker | A Constitutional Solution

Re: Thomas Oatway, letters to the editor, Aug. 18. I have a solution for what appears to be Mr. Oatway’s problem with the U.S. Constitution. First of all, I will

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | The Problem with Mascots

For weeks now I have read of the impending demise (or “retirement”) of the Hart High School mascot, the Indian. I have read articles written by longtime local residents deriding

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Art Terry | Freedom from Horton

In response to Gary Horton’s Aug. 18 opinion promoting COVID-19 vaccinations, “We Need Freedom From Selfishness,” shame on you, Mr. Horton. If you or anyone else wants to take an

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Bob Dorris | A Competence Crisis

What’s happened in Afghanistan this week is a tragedy for the world. We’ve listened all week to voices opining on the “who, what and how.” While necessary, that’s all for

Tim Whyte

Tim Whyte | ‘Nemo Resideo’ and Afghanistan

“Nemo resideo.” It’s a phrase arguably as old as warfare itself. The Latin is most often translated to English as, “Leave no man behind.” It’s a principle America needs to

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Rocky Sandoval | Data Doesn’t Support Mandates

Vaccine mandates have been rolled out in the last two weeks, enforced by California Health Director Tomas Aragon and corporations with no concrete arguable evidence to implement such mandates. I

Our View

Our View | We Must Leave No One Behind

The United States and the United States military have a long-standing and well-publicized policy of no one being left behind.  This concept was perhaps made most famous by the 2001