President Donald Trump was talking patriotism in his most recent pet tweets. His target was Colin Kaepernick, an African-American NFL player who’s been silently displaying… Continue reading
all elected public servants — need to consider when they… Continue reading
I find it ironic that while those who show the most disrespect for our flag and national anthem are the ones who understand them the… Continue reading
Legend is, singing the national anthem became an important part of sporting events in 1918 at the World Series. Apparently starting in 2011, the National… Continue reading
The September “Speaking Out” column [Sept. 24, PDN] posed the question of what it would take to “make America great again.” One of the respondents,… Continue reading
Football players need to understand that the core values our country are based on are all the basic freedoms. That’s what our flag stands for.… Continue reading
I respect this newspaper’s right to publish any opinion it chooses, including the purposeful right-wing artillery of Michelle Malkin. My only problem with the selection… Continue reading
I have watched the Matriotti Creek project on U.S. Highway 101 near Carlsborg. The state Department of Transportation project information website confirmed what I had… Continue reading
So sad to see the closing of my favorite cafe in Port Angeles, the Klahhane Bistro at Renaissance. It was always my go-to place for… Continue reading
In his United Nations speech Sept. 19, President Donald Trump correctly identified that socialism inevitably fails and that it devolves into tyranny. To wit, capitalist… Continue reading
As a veteran of World War II, I have to agree with President Donald J. Trump that members of the sporting world not standing at… Continue reading
I am writing in response to a letter published Sept. 18 regarding possible infectious disease risks associated with community shelters (“Shelter concerns,” PDN). The letter… Continue reading
I’m writing regarding a Sequim church exploring plans to start a homeless shelter (“Sequim Lutheran church exploring homeless shelter options,” PDN, July 19). According to… Continue reading
Bruce McComas has spent years at Jefferson Healthcare as a patient advocate, caregiver and volunteer. He says he is in favor of single-payer health care… Continue reading
I have resided in Jefferson County for 15 years. I have watched our hospital become the medical center it is today. I have also spent… Continue reading
In the worst days of Watergate, when Kissinger noted that a drunken Nixon wandered around at night talking to oil paintings, Secretary of Defense James… Continue reading
This letter is in strong support of the candidacy of Michael Cobb as a Port Angeles port commissioner. His credentials are superb, and I know… Continue reading
I often agree with Michelle Malkin, but sometimes I disagree. I enjoy hearing both sides of a subject, liberal or conservative, in order to form… Continue reading
It takes critical thinking to unearth common sense, then it takes significant courage to look for a solution to a personal problem or a communal… Continue reading
With reference to “as of now, I’m no longer a football fan,” Peninsula Daily News, Sept. 17: I cannot agree more with the writer with… Continue reading
