Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Ron Perry | That’s What Europe Did!

Arthur Saginian, in your letter of Oct.15, your take on me is that I go around yelling “fire” or “wolf” when politically socialism is sweeping our nation. Your position is

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Rob Kerchner | The Ridiculousness of It All 

“Thanks for keeping us safe!” was such a ridiculous slogan. In hindsight, it’s even more so. Not only “didn’t” they keep anyone safe — because literally everybody caught COVID (ahem!)

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Arthur Tom | Where Did the Money Go? 

Gary Horton (commentary, Oct. 14) makes a good point when he says voters should treat candidates like job applicants. I agree with him on that. Before we hire someone, or

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Rick Barker | When Is Enough Enough? 

In re: Person killed in multi-vehicle crash, Sept. 8. I have written several letters on this topic and hardly a day goes by without a story on these pages describing

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Patrick Daems | Execution vs. Ambition

What a shame, our beloved brewpub, Brewery Draconum, announced its closing end of September. I remember being excited about their opening, almost 10 years ago. They had a solid food

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Arthur Saginian | Socialism? Bring it on 

To Ron Perry (letters, July 10) and anyone else who’s crying “Fire!” or “Wolf!” or any other alarm in the face of the presumed socialist takeover of America: It won’t

Gary Horton

Gary Horton | Before You Vote, Try to Hire Someone

Before you vote for anyone this election, try hiring someone. Think of the candidates as job applicants for leadership in your own company.  Government isn’t a business. Businesses pursue profits;

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Lois Eisenberg | Proud of Olympians

I was writing another letter to the editor when I came across Arthur Saginian’s letter in The Signal, “Exercising Those Rights,” Oct. 7. I felt compelled to rebut his letter,

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Rick Barker | I Must Admit

In re: Gary Horton, commentary, “Palling Around with Terrorists — for Real,” Aug. 19.  I have never been what is referred to as partisan when it comes to my political views

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Christopher Lucero | Thank You, We Think?

I own a small “runabout.” It is called a runabout because it is less than 6 meters long. It’s an 89 knot handful, though. Since I captain this small craft,

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Rob Kerchner | Democrats and Mullahs

Iranian mullahs murder dissidents, fund nukes, and spread terror, so the Trump administration pummels them for the first time in 47 years. In response, Democrats emote, and predict World War

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Arthur Saginian | It’s Socialism 

Jack Teoli (letters, July 22) says that the Democratic Party is not being taken over by socialists, and yet it is. Any time “The State” takes your money to provide