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Letters to the Editor

County board race

EDITOR: As most Americans are well aware, we have an important election coming up on November 5th. And, while most of the emphasis has been on the national election for President, there are several local elections of particular importance as well. My purpose in writing this letter is to show ...

Political platforms

EDITOR: Do your values align with the Democratic Platform or the Republican Platform? Most people, by now, know how they will vote. However, like in every election, there is a large body of people that haven’t yet decided. Take time to consider these verifiable facts: What ...

Stop littering

EDITOR: Littering is bad for the Earth, animals, and other reasons. It is best if we don’t litter. I went to the fairgrounds once, and people left food everywhere. It was the worst! Never litter, please. It can hurt you, too. You may not care about some animals, but it doesn’t matter ...

Women and voting

EDITOR: Democrats trust women. Unlike Republicans, Democrats trust women to decide about their own reproductive health care. Democrats trust women to manage the state and the country. Since women gained the hard-fought right to vote in the USA in 1920, it has seldom been more important for ...

Gender

EDITOR: The powerful letter from Mike Cousineau of Sept. 17, reminded me of the opening lines of a song from Janis Ian, “I learned the truth at 17, that love was meant for beauty queens…”. I recommend you listen or read the full lyrics… oh, and think “Homecoming Kings” as ...

Playing God

EDITOR: Unfortunately, political advertisements take on a level of hatred that is totally uncalled for, absolutely ridiculous. One yard sign suggested Trump is a parasite. Let’s compare presidential candidates and we as voters can determine who might best deserve your endorsement. First ask ...