Opinion
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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
TARIFFS: Hold on, folks
If you think Trump’s tariffs aren’t going to affect you, think again. The price of a new car could increase $5,800. The cost of washers, dryers and dishwashers already have increased 17 percent and televisions 25 p…
DEMS: Figure this out
The July 7 article regarding the recent Democratic convention showed a dichotomy that Democrats just don’t seem to understand. The headline topic was a demand to legalize marijuana in the state of Idaho and further…
COLUMN: Right on, George
Mr. George Sayler, loved your “My Turn” column of July 7. Your sentiments about treating one another respectfully were spot on. Perhaps you could share them with Maxine Waters.
TRUMP: Chisel to his legacy
Response: Letter to the editor, July 4, entitled “TRUMP: What a rush.” The author states, “I can fill an entire page with all of his accomplishments that are Making America Great Again.”
VOTER: Time to get it right
I’m part of a diminishing demographic. I’m an “Older White Male.” We have fixed opinions and vote. Unfortunately over the last decade, the majority of my peers have voted wrongly.
TRUMP: Fly first class
Many of the actions taken by our government against immigrant children and their families are in clear violation of U.S. and international law. But, according to Trump, these displaced and desperate people pose som…
TRUMP: Veterans salute you
Dear Mr. President,
TRUMP: Resistance is futile
My wife, granddaughters and I went out to breakfast Monday morning at a local restaurant and a car next to ours had a bumper sticker that read, “Resist Trump.” I thought what a great idea. After all, what has he do…
CONSUMER: Further warnings
Thanks to Bill Brooks for a good article on popups. But I found an added danger spot. My husband is prone to viruses. He recently was denied access to his yahoo account. So I googled a yahoo mail expert. The third …
DEVIN: An ace reporter
My congratulations to Ms. Devin Weeks for her article “Help from above” about Civil Air Patrol. I was quite concerned when I found we had a media person on board and our Public Information Officer was airborne! Tha…
American pride could use a boost
The Fourth of July brings out the biggest bangs for many Americans flexing their patriotic muscles. The holiday week is as good a time as any to consider, how proud are you to be an American?
CHEERS: To Adler Critic
Re: David Adler, you are right on, John Rubert. Bravo!
LABOR: Cheap vs. free
On June 29, Mike Reno wrote a letter to the editor about immigration. I am not sure I understood his point but one thing he said stands out. He said the main reason “we have” African-Americans is because farming an…
CAMPAIGN: This one begins
My name is Rick Whitehead and I am running for Sheriff, albeit in 2020.
DEPLORABLES: Proving the point
I woke up early the morning of July 4 feeling pretty good...then I read the letters to the editor.