Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Groups due some of the blame for political atmosphere

Response to “Unreal abounds” PDN, Oct. 6. The writer of this opinion couldn’t have hit the nail more directly on the head. He is absolutely… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2019

LETTER: Urging a no vote on Initiative 976

One of the most important things on your ballot will be Initiative 976. It is another Tim Eyman $30 car tab initiative with some poison… Continue reading

  • Oct 14, 2019

LETTER: Everyone needs someone else to blame

A Sept. 26 commentary in the PDN reminded me of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, “The Emperor Has No Clothes.” Cal Thomas (“Knowing it all… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2019

LETTER: Henninger most qualified candidate for hospital commission

I am writing to express my support for Ann Marie Henninger who is a candidate for Hospital District #2 Commissioner District 1, Position 1. According… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2019

LETTER: Stinson has no agenda, no ax to grind in PT

I believe PDN readers in Port Townsend will agree that, when it comes to electing public officials, one should vote only for candidates with no… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2019

LETTER: Unfair to charge hybrid vehicle owners a charging fee

A few days ago I was taken aback by hearing that our state is preparing to affix a surcharge to our license tags if we… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2019

LETTER: Will support Adkisson for Clallam hospital board

Why would someone run for public office if they don’t want constituents to contact them with questions? I wondered this when I read that Anne… Continue reading

  • Oct 13, 2019

LETTER: Funds for Morse Creek, trooper on leave not well spent

The PDN should exercise more discretion when choosing which articles to print in the same edition. With the two articles published in the Sunday edition… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2019

LETTER: Impeachment movement shows Democrats’ desperation

Can you believe that there is a movement to impeach President Donald Trump? I mean, how crazy is that? Like, he is presiding over a… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2019

LETTER: Suspects president actually wants impeachment

As the latest delirium from the White House gains Category 5 strength, I wish to posit a contrary theory. Why would a president, having committed… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2019

LETTER: Americans are all in this together

“Modern progressive liberalism which is responsible for every evil besetting our society today” (“Responsible for evil,” PDN, Sept. 27). Being that I’m an intelligent progressive… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2019

LETTER: Candidate Stoffer has served community, nation

When I think of Jim Stoffer, I think of a word, service. Service to our country. Stoffer served 31 years on active duty in the… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2019

LETTER: Supports Stinson for Port Townsend City Council

At a recent Local 2020 event, I was reminded of all the places where our mayor, Deborah Stinson, has left her positive mark on so… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2019

LETTER: Port Angeles City Council candidate Carr impresses

My husband, Dr. Jim Mantooth, and I got acquainted with Navarra Carr through her job at North Olympic Land Trust. When we found out she… Continue reading

LETTER: Unreal abounds on national stage

So let’s say that I promised you all the extra canned goods in my pantry because I know that you and your family are starving.… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2019

LETTER: District legislators attempt to assuage their guilt

The Centers for Disease Control states that in 2016-17, opioid-related drug use killed 47,000 Americans, 130 deaths daily, and a 21 percent increase since 2015.… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2019

LETTER: City code not worth the ink if clinic is built in Sequim

The Sequim city code ensures its citizens a healthy, secure and thoroughly livable environment. It does so by defining what can and should take place,… Continue reading

  • Oct 3, 2019

LETTER: Have not spoken to one person in favor of clinic

A methadone, or more likely buphrenorphine clinic will cure nothing. These drugs supplant the addictions and maintain the user on another drug. The idea is… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2019

LETTER: Vote for the challengers in Jefferson County

On Sept. 11, Brian McLean reported on Port Townsend’s projected revenues by quoting the city accountant: “Expenditures are outpacing revenues by 14 percent annually.” What… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2019

LETTER: National security not a valid reason for restricting information

Why does the U.S. not tolerate freedom of speech and whistleblowers? The government claims Edward Snowden has violated his nondisclosure agreements to keep information secret,… Continue reading

  • Oct 1, 2019