Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Comment on Veterans Park fencing, roundabout

I would like to take some time to comment on two front page articles in the Sunday, Sept. 1, PDN. First, the need to place… Continue reading

  • Sep 11, 2019

LETTER: Stinson understands council’s role

I have been employed under contract as a chief public administrator. I have also served as a non-partisan elected official, as a board member in… Continue reading

  • Sep 11, 2019

LETTER: Clinic would be compassionate gift from Jamestown Tribe

In troubled times, a community is blessed by a center for healing, especially including our elderly neighbors and loved ones. Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe wants to… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2019

LETTER: Real rocket scientists probably not armed

Accusing the left wing establishment of dancing in the blood of the victims of gun violence (“Armed citizenry” letter to the editor, PDN, Aug. 28)… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2019

LETTER: Opioid addiction clinic was a done deal when announced

As we hear more about the MAT clinic planned for Sequim, the more divisive the issue becomes. One issue that has polarized the community is… Continue reading

  • Sep 9, 2019

LETTER: Crafty conservatives infiltrated Democrats’ campaign

Looks like a coterie of cunning conservatives infiltrated the Democratic Party and covertly created a liberal message so far to the left that it may… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2019

LETTER: Sequim was wrong about stores, is wrong about MAT

Twenty-some years ago another Save Our Sequim was formed. This one organized by amateur do-gooders. We were saving Sequim from Walmart and big box stores.… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2019

LETTER: Urges vote to re-elect Stinson in Port Townsend

I strongly recommend a vote for Deborah Stinson’s re-election to Port Townsend city council position 3. I worked closely and directly with Stinson, and with… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2019

LETTERS: Sequim can’t support itself or extra drug treatment visitors

Why does the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe think they are being responsible when they say that patients will not be allowed to loiter at their Healing… Continue reading

  • Sep 8, 2019

LETTER: Fears for children exposed to FLASH program in Port Angeles

What stimulates 1,300 people to attend a meeting concerning a proposed medication-assisted treatment center for opioid addiction? An Aug. 11 article notes a sign outside… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2019

LETTER: Firearms regulations should mirror those of vehicle ownership

In the “Armed Citizenry” letter of Aug. 28, the writer proposes that the “best way to combat armed shooters is to shoot back, by lawfully… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2019

LETTER: Jefferson County could have avoided spraying issue

The Jefferson County commissioners proved again their mastery of considering closing the barn door after the cows leave. Despite knowing for months about local opposition… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2019

LETTER: Private school parents urged to reconsider public again

I know families with children in one of the many creative, local private schools. I understand the love of wanting your child to get the… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2019

LETTER: Clinic will bring unintended consequences to Sequim

The proposed medication-assisted treatment facility, built and operated by the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, will dispense daily doses of methadone, suboxone and vivitrol to addicts. I… Continue reading

  • Sep 5, 2019

LETTERS: Need more requirements for gun ownership

When someone finally decided there were enough deaths from cigarettes, what happened? Warning labels were put on cigarette packs, excise taxes increased and insurance premiums… Continue reading

  • Sep 5, 2019

LETTER: MAT clinic has potential for disaster in Sequim

In response to the letter in the Aug. 25 PDN, in which the writer believes Sequim will be a better place after the medication-assisted treatment… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2019

LETTERS: Parking proposal attempt to bypass inclusive process

I read the account of a Port Angeles City Council meeting with dismay. Under the guise of trying to improve downtown parking, Mike French tried… Continue reading

  • Sep 4, 2019

LETTER: More trash cans on the Waterfront Trail

I have a large golden retriever who insists on daily walks, so I find myself often walking the waterfront trail. I feel fortunate indeed to… Continue reading

  • Sep 3, 2019

LETTERS: Workers left holding the bag for federal deficit

So, how are your Trump/Bush/Reagan tax break giveaways for the rich working out for you? Looking at moving up to a Bentley this year? Perhaps… Continue reading

  • Sep 2, 2019

LETTER: Grave threat of being dragged into war with Iran

Congress shirks a grave responsibility in ignoring the threat of U.S. war with Iran. It could involve Russia and China, unimaginable death and destruction, attacks… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2019