Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Survey Says: Ban Polls!

Don’t know if anyone else feels the same but I would personally LOVE IT if  public polls became a thing of the past in 2027!  Not only are polls historically

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Lois Eisenberg | Lady Liberty in Crisis? 

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in the 1800’s, celebrating their friendship and the anniversary of U.S. independence. The green-hued gift from France no longer lives up

David Hegg, "Ethically Speaking"

David Hegg | A Welcome Fall Reset

By David Hegg It’s finally happening. The long, hot summer has succumbed to our hopes for the cool breath of autumn. Of course, we don’t need to get out the

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Brian Richards | This Is Conservative?

I read a column (Oct. 13) by Jonathan Kraut where he gave his voter guide. I would like to comment on his claim that: “My subsequent guide is from a

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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;