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Letters to the Editor

Gerald Staack | A More Important Pledge

The Pledge of Allegiance is a pledge of Americans’ loyalty to their country. It exudes patriotism, a highly commendable value, but something more is urgently needed. The world is witnessing

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Joshua Heath | A Tale of Two Brothers

I’ve been having a consistent debate with my brother Mike over a central question: Who contributes more to society, me or him?   Since we can’t seem to come to

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Rick Barker | Senseless Violence Not New

I will start by saying I believe the demonstration turned riot on Jan. 6 was something that in my personal opinion should be condemned by everyone no matter their political

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Benjamin Bartel | Newsom Presides Over Decline

Gov. Gavin Newsom has held office for nearly three years. During that time, this governor has presided over worsening conditions for the regions of this state that truly need change.

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David Hegg | Your Screen Is Not Your Mind

By David Hegg  With another school season upon us, educational institutions across our great land are battling issues surrounding one of the most elementary elements in our society: how to

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Juanita Fitzgerald | What About Survivors?

The county Board of Supervisors wants everyone to carry proof of vaccination cards to enter public buildings, including restaurants and stores. They are saying only 60% have had the vaccination.

SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

C. Norman Allen | A Big Bill for Big Government

The recent bipartisan $1 trillion-plus infrastructure bill, approved by the U. S. Senate last week, is but a Trojan horse to allow another the $3.5 trillion “reconciliation plan” to go

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Gary Curtis | After the Taliban Takeover

The Taliban practice and enforce a strict, fundamentalist version of Islamic law, known as “Sharia.” It is drawn from the words of Muhammad (hadith), his personal practice (sunnah), and Islam’s

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Arthur Saginian | A Different Set of Answers

In his column (July 11) the Rev. David Hegg, senior pastor at Grace Baptist Church, asks us to “honestly read and study the biblical story with someone who actually approaches

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Ron Perry | Solving the Water Shortage

On (TV) news at 6 this morning we heard a story on water shortage. Here is a partial solution: How about holding our elected officials responsible. There are 20,500 new

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Lois Eisenberg | Thanks to U.S. Olympians

I want to thank all the courageous athletes who participated in the 2021 Olympics. Medal count: gold 39, silver 41, bronze 33. Overall medal count is 113. Outstanding. We as