Letters to the Editor

LETTER: ‘Twitter president’ makes promises he can’t deliver on, including job creation

In stoking the fears and anger of U.S. manufacturing workers, Donald Trump promised to bring jobs back to America. Here’s the problem: There is nowhere… Continue reading

LETTER: Anti-drug project should be closely followed for possible applications in Clallam

The scourge of addiction has swept America and Clallam County. Ameliorating its root causes seem like a “no-brainer” solution. Despite some heartwarming recovery successes, many… Continue reading

LETTER: Cal Thomas an ignorant choice as regular conservative columnist

I appreciate the fact that, as a local newspaper, the Peninsula Daily News tries to maintain a balance between liberal and conservative opinions. I do… Continue reading

LETTER: Here’s a better idea than Inslee’s daft carbon emissions tax proposal

hefty taxes on carbon emissions from fossil fuels for paying the education burden — is merely the best example… Continue reading

LETTER: It’s a better time for self-reflection than mocking Obama’s reign

Of late, I’ve read a few letters mocking President Obama, describing him as an “incompetent radical” [“Obama ‘pathetic,’” Jan. 15, Peninsula Voices] and portraying his… Continue reading

LETTER: Let’s help protect one of our most valuable commodities, local health care

Regardless of how you feel about the health care insurance controversy, I think we can agree we need to protect such valuable area resources as… Continue reading

LETTER: Say yes to a strong, healthy Sequim School District with levy vote

On Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, we have an opportunity to show our love for our children, our community and our schools. The election this time… Continue reading

LETTER: We must continue to support local children with Port Angeles schools levy

I write this letter from my heart, with experience in my background. I need to express the importance of levy support. Until the day when… Continue reading

LETTER: Anti-Obama letter displayed much bias but few sources

In the Jan. 15 letter to Peninsula Voices “Obama ‘pathetic,’” the writer uses many often-heard talking points and phrases without examples or sources for the… Continue reading

LETTER: Time to clean state House from corruptive influences

Our U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray were among 13 Democrats who recently voted against Senate Amendment 0178, which would have allowed the American… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles levy helped my daughter succeed beyond school

I’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again: When I say to people that my daughter played cello at Carnegie Hall or helped to… Continue reading

LETTER: Neo-evangelicals, Republican Party trying to speed up Second Coming

I would like to illuminate a, shall we say, trend that involves the Republican Party and a certain segment of the Christian neo-evangelical movement. This… Continue reading

LETTER: Try these tips for optimum dental hygiene

There is a new product available in the U.S. that was recently approved by the Federal Drug Administration to arrest caries: silver diamine fluoride. This… Continue reading

LETTER: Action is needed to help save the Affordable Care Act

On Dec. 28, U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi addressed a letter to their colleagues in Congress calling… Continue reading

LETTER: Demand that politicians support basic standards of public service

Get ready, you tens of millions of people in the U.S. who are enrolled in the health care system. The Republicans, who can hardly wait,… Continue reading

LETTER: Vote yes on the Port Angeles levy to support our youths, schools, future

Amid the changes of this new year, nationally and internationally, let’s remember to focus on the well-being of our community. I can think of no… Continue reading

LETTER: Graphic account of toddler’s death too much to take

Referring to the Dec. 28 Peninsula Daily News article, “Autopsy: Trauma Killed Child; Examination Showed Blunt-Force Head Injuries,” what was the PDN thinking, and how… Continue reading

LETTER: Planned Parenthood founder was a woman ahead of her time

It has been suggested Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, had a “warped belief system” that included the practice of eugenics [“Defends protesters,” Jan.… Continue reading

  • Jan 11, 2017