Letters to the Editor

LETTER: NFL has every right to reject Kaepernick’s politicization of sport

In response to Paul Newberry’s column on the Aug. 8 Peninsula Daily News’ Sports page, “NFL does not want its cage rattled,” Colin Kaepernick has… Continue reading

LETTER: Article was uplifting

I enjoyed the Aug. 8 Peninsula Daily News article, “Good To Be Home Again, PA Pastor Returns After 1,376 Miles Around State.” It was positive… Continue reading

LETTER: Hearing the Navy jets training overhead, I feel comforted

When I hear the jets going over our area, I am glad because I know they are for the protection of our country. Marlene Hanson,… Continue reading

LETTER: Lavender Weekend headaches an important caution about population, housing approval

Accidents are inevitable. Sequim Lavender Weekend attracts 20,000 to 30,000 visitors, which impacts U.S. Highway 101 on the North Olympic Peninsula. Yet tourism supports the… Continue reading

LETTER: What’s wrong with Trump’s steady leadership? He’s doing everything right

Thank God for Trump and his policies to get America on the right track after eight years of dismal leadership. I am thankful he is… Continue reading

LETTER: Cheri Van Hooper would be excellent addition to Jefferson hospital district

I am so pleased to support Cheri Van Hoover, a patient advocate and health care leader, for Jefferson hospital district commissioner. Her professional experience has… Continue reading

LETTER: Appalled by records request

I was appalled when I read the article in the Aug. 6 Peninsula Daily News about the person from Edmonds who is requesting pet licensing… Continue reading

LETTER: Mr. Trump has demonstrated he does not embody traditional values

I read the letter in the Aug. 3 Peninsula Daily News [“Get over it”], about how we should get over the fact that Trump is… Continue reading

LETTER: Our votes matter

An email from the Family Research Council (http://tinyurl.com/PDN-ResearchCouncil) details a new strategy of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee “to make sure you have candidates that… Continue reading

LETTER: Port Angeles needs more public recycling bins for events

I recently attended a Port Angeles Lefties baseball game and was pleased to see so many community members in attendance, rooting for their local sports… Continue reading

LETTERS: Canadians need help, not criticism

Perhaps, rather than asking Canada’s prime minister for compensation for the air pollution caused by Canada’s mismanagement of its forests, as suggested by a recent… Continue reading

LETTER: Attending memorial was a special privilege

Attending Jerry Hendricks’ memorial Aug. 5 was a special privilege for the standing-room-only crowd. Many accolades were presented about this dedicated man and his contributions… Continue reading

LETTER: Whose side are you on?

Having been born in 1950, I have never witnessed in my life an American president endure the racial and ethnic vitriol that Barack Obama did… Continue reading

LETTER: Discipline and respect should begin at the home

Many of us from the older generation are witnessing too many of our younger people lacking in self-control, respect for others and not taking responsibility… Continue reading

LETTER: Election victory doesn’t mean we should ignore abuse of power

Regarding the Aug. 3 letter “Get over it, ignoring Donald Trump’s present behavior and his abuse of power as president is not a responsible citizen’s… Continue reading

LETTER: Here are some ways you can support a Democratic Party majority

We have a president who is mentally incompetent and who is definitely an explosive danger to the sustainability of the United States and will only… Continue reading

LETTER: The normalization of our democracy’s destruction is the real crime here

There is no shame in having been fooled by someone very good at fooling people. There is shame in doing nothing about it when the… Continue reading

LETTER: To recent anti-Trump writer, I agree with your letter, if not the language

I want to let the writer of the July 16 letter to Peninsula Voices, “Trump a buffoon,” know how much I admire and agree with… Continue reading

LETTER: Clallam sheriff can count on my vote for ensuring pet owners’ privacy

I would like to praise Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict for taking prompt action to protect the privacy of pet owners in Clallam County [“Sheriff… Continue reading