Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Trickle-down economy?

Analysts across the political spectrum have harshly criticized Bernie Sanders for his allegedly far-out positions. Some deride eliminating community college and state university tuition as… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2020

LETTER: Questioning writer’s ‘proof’

I never cease to be amazed that PDN letter writers seem to be oblivious of the climate crises occurring around the world. The “Disputes climate… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2020

LETTER: Support Warren

I have a family member, a Type 1 diabetic, whose insulin has doubled in price in the last five years. Another needs to carry an… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2020

LETTER: In support of Elizabeth Warren, Medicare for All

Donald Trump and others say that Medicare for All is socialism and that it will destroy our country. Actually, it is not any more than… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2020

LETTER: Vote for independent candidates

It’s not the American people who are divided. It’s the two halves of the Daddy Warbucks Party that are at war. And us? We’re the… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2020

LETTER: Current economy

Technically anyhow, we are at an economic top. But I’d like to put our situation into perspective by having a look at the stats. Our… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2020

LETTER: Not above law

Does the U.S. Constitution allow President Trump to do anything he wants? Here are some comments made by President Trump that suggests he honestly believes… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2020

LETTER: Past Republican officials on current affairs

Let’s peer outside the bubble of current Republican officials to see what some former Republican officials have to say about current affairs. On climate change:… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2020

LETTER: Support MAT

I strongly support the proposed MAT clinic/healing campus. The Jamestown S’klallam tribe purchased property that is zoned for this purpose and the consortium behind the… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2020

LETTER: Crossing signs

The Olympic Discovery Trail is a truly wonderful resource for our area. We often enjoy the trail bicycling and hiking. There is a safety problem… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2020

LETTER: War crime

After World War II, the Nuremberg Tribunal determined that the paramount war crime was starting a war for any reason other than self-defense. The U.N.… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2020

LETTER: Don’t complain, vote

We read and hear complaints that our elected officials are not doing a good job. What is their job? They are elected to spend our… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2020

LETTER: Schools not trails

I read about the schools in need of all the repairs in the Crescent School District and expense to the taxpayer for these repairs. It… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2020

LETTER: Football fan

colors, uniforms and play. It’s much… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2020

LETTER: Gun control

In response to the letter “Stand up for rights”: Yes, we can have restrictions on the Second Amendment. We have limits on the First Amendment,… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2020

LETTER: Help young people by voting yes for levy

Years ago I learned a valuable lesson on Mount Constance. I was one of several parents that helped youth from our church experience the mountains.… Continue reading

  • Feb 10, 2020

LETTER: Stand up for rights

In the Jan. 30 Peninsula Daily News poll, about 52 percent of respondents support limiting firearm magazine capacities to 10 rounds. I would like to… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2020

LETTER: Support our kids

Support the school levy. Kids are the future. Our kids will compete with kids educated all over the world. Our kids need good schools to… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2020

LETTER: Supports Warren

I am a proud and working supporter of Senator Elizabeth Warren for president. It is hard to pinpoint one thing that I like best about… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2020

LETTER: Different fears

This is regarding the Peninsula Daily News’ headline on Thursday, “Republicans are pleased; Dems fear for democracy.” Bruce Cowan, the 24th Legislative District Democratic Party… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2020