Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Genealogical research full of fun surprises

I love to find out about my ancestors. Genealogy is the second most popular hobby in the U.S. Nevertheless, I enjoy seeing photos and reading… Continue reading

LETTER: Outraged by governor’s, president’s expenses picked up by taxpayers

I fully sympathize with the letter to the editor writer “Like little people” (PDN, June 30) as far as taxpayers are concerned. Our governor is… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2019

LETTER: Port Townsend housing project shows no respect for math, money

I want to applaud OlyCAP for all they do to help the homeless and others on our Peninsula, but your article on their Port Townsend… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2019

LETTER: Severe penalties for pointing laser at aircraft

A recent article in the PDN titled, “Trial for Laser Charge Delayed,” (PDN, July 1) revealed that a local man is accused of firing his… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2019

LETTER: Unfair to radicalize agenda in education

What is a fair other than a period of time when children and adults bring the things that they have created to a central location… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2019

LETTER: Navy jets’ sound reminds writer of freedoms, sacrifice

Thank you, Navy FA-18 Growler pilots, for the sacrifices you make to ensure that we are free. Free enough to complain about the noise you… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2019

LETTER: Opponents gloss over the details

Regarding responses to my venting letter on southern states, I am well aware southern Republicans supported Democrats before the Civil Rights Movement. I also stand… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2019

LETTER: American needs a dose of socialism in its capitalism

No one on the left, not even Bernie Sanders, seriously advocates pure non-tempered socialism. And no one on the right, if they are in their… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2019

LETTER: Immigration makes sense for America

President Donald Trump says that we don’t need any more immigrants and that we are full. But he has said we should encourage immigrants from… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2019

LETTER: Fireworks annoy a few hours a year but alcohol, marijuana kill year-round

Regardless of any government official’s decisions, wherever America’s patriots still celebrate Independence Day and fireworks remind us of sacrifice and our heritage. Brilliant, sky-rocketing, thunderous… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2019

LETTER: Inslee should live by the same rules as everyone else

Governor Jay Inslee wants to make Washington taxpayers pay over $4 million additionally to increase his protective detail from 9 to 17 as he runs… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2019

LETTER: Questioning rationale for mistreatment of immigrant children

According to recent reports from the southern border, children are still being separated from their parents and placed in facilities that do not provide toothpaste,… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2019

LETTER: Congress is supposed to protect the interests of citizens

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer needs a wake-up call. We have elected our representatives to protect our interests. First among those interests is protecting us from… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2019

LETTER: Denial of the truth is delusional, pernicious

Regarding the letter “Progressive lies” (PDN, June 19). That “power corrupts” is best illustrated by President Donald Trump’s abuses of his office and his indefensible… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2019

LETTER: Letters parrot what they hear on CNN

I told my husband I was going to write a letter responding to the nonsense letters of people who parrot what they hear on CNN,… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2019

LETTER: President battles for Americans despite opposition

This president has been challenged up one side and down the other by so many. I am watching him on TV right now as he… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2019

LETTER: Rivers will always flow, always have

Is there a water shortage? If there is, shouldn’t we be encouraged to use all we can, while we can? May be best if we… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2019

LETTER: PDN article minimizes climate change issue

Biased on water I’m bothered by the way your June 10 article was headlined: “Weather expert challenges severe drought assessment.” Your publication continues to downplay… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2019

LETTER: Congress needs to worry more about war with Iran

Democrats and the media obsess unceasingly about President Trump’s unfitness for public office, already common knowledge. They neglect adequate consideration of much more important matters.… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2019

LETTER: Navy jets disturb the peace at Lake Crescent, park

This spring, on May 30, I was peacefully relaxing in my anti-gravity chair at Barnes Point enjoying the tranquil beauty of Lake Crescent, only to… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2019