Letters to the Editor

LETTER:New normal?

Is anyone else missing those halcyon days before the 2020 election? You know, when Election Day meant the end, relief. Closure, after months of unbearable… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2023

LETTER:Landlords or renters?

I’m sure that every candidate and public servant means well and I appreciate the message of Port Angeles City Council member Navarra Carr. In light… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2023

LETTER:Logical choice

As a retired teacher and passionate supporter of public education, I carefully follow news of what’s happening in education on the Peninsula. I am dismayed… Continue reading

  • Apr 22, 2023

LETTER:Opposes gun ban

The article “Gun ban approval sighted; court block said likely” (PDN, April 1) requires some comments. I have to commend Sen. Van De Wege for… Continue reading

  • Apr 22, 2023

LETTER:Backs plan

I am writing to express my full support for the recent decision by the Sequim School Board to reconfigure the elementary schools. I feel that… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2023

LETTER:Ignorance is bliss

The important bases for wealth in this country are property and education. Consider the following: From 1619-1865, during slavery, Blacks were generally prevented from owning… Continue reading

  • Apr 15, 2023

LETTER:Rule of Law prevails

The indictment of Donald Trump by the people of New York State is way past due. Throughout his business dealings, he’s had hundreds of cases… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2023

LETTER:Keep it natural

The Olympic Peninsula is a special place thanks to our wild areas and natural diversity. Tourists visit from all over the world, not because we… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2023

LETTER:Consider apartments

Apartments have been an affordable housing option between entering the workforce and establishing a nest egg. They require little financial history and little upfront cost.… Continue reading

  • Apr 13, 2023

LETTER: 2nd Amendment

The March 18 letter “Different View” is nothing but typical Republican bull. As a weapons owner I believe in the 2nd Amendment, but no one… Continue reading

  • Apr 12, 2023

LETTER: Artificial intelligence

I’m against artificial intelligence. I couldn’t be more against this. It is coming soon that will happen. I pray this will not happen though. The… Continue reading

Letter: Gun laws

Do our state representatives fulfill their oaths of office? While not specifically required to take an oath, it’s been the practice of all legislators to… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2023

LETTER: Don’t buy rabbits

With spring and the Easter holiday almost upon us, I would like to remind people to please not buy baby rabbits that are sometimes sold… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2023

LETTER: No free lunch

Medicare for all. Sounds good, doesn’t it? I don’t like paying my monthly premium either, but let’s not equate it with quality. We currently have… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2023

LETTER: Costs of drugs

In a story in the Wednesday PDN, a narcotics raid netted an incredible number of weapons, amount of cash and illegal drugs. Ten SWAT teams… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2023

LETTER: Totalitarianism

In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2023

LETTER:No to development

Calls for developing Miller Peninsula State Park (MPSP) because “we need more camping” are short-sighted. Every state has signup lists for camping; it isn’t unique… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2023

LETTER:Salmon in Washington

Regarding the PDN reader poll on the California salmon season closure; the salmon seasons in California and Oregon are based on Klamath and Sacramento River… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2023

LETTER:ER visit testimony

ER visit testimony Last Friday, suffering chest pains, my nephew drove me to the Olympic Medical Center emergency room. The waiting room was packed when… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2023

LETTER:Biden’s taxes

A couple days ago I bought gas at Costco, $4.03 per gallon. Later I caught the president going on about raising taxes, especially for the… Continue reading

  • Mar 18, 2023