Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Yellow, not red

I agree with the letter regarding the anomalous aspect of the new Lincoln Street obstacles. However, painting them red would not be wise. The world… Continue reading

  • May 26, 2022

LETTER:Follow the science

Technology has advanced to the degree that some scientists say that life begins at conception. At that moment, a unique human being is brought into… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2022

LETTER:Pregnancy not risk-free

Not surprisingly, the recent abortion discussion does not include an admission of the inadequacies of our current maternal child health care. Pregnancy is not risk-free.… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2022

LETTER: Paint them red

It will soon be vacation season and the newly installed projections on Lincoln Street in Port Angeles need to be painted red. Since they are… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2022

LETTER: Supports King for sheriff

I have been the mental health therapist for the Clallam County Corrections Facility for the past two and a half years. While working in the… Continue reading

  • May 19, 2022

LETTER:America’s future

We have all been through a lot during the virus the last two years: lockdowns, school closures, job loss, small business closures, infection with the… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2022

LETTER:Disturbed by language

Some disturbing language lies within the Port Angeles Planning Commission’s May 6 Climate Resiliency Plan. Words included in the plan are “disincentivise building,” “disincentivize development… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2022

LETTER:Similar virus

Recent events in two very different societies have revealed a very similar virulent virus that refuses eradication. The virus is responsible for the repression and… Continue reading

  • May 14, 2022

LETTER: Likes column

I moved to Sequim to enjoy a cottage garden without drought concerns. I didn’t know it was the best climate for growing everything. An additional… Continue reading

  • May 13, 2022

LETTER: Issue for states

It’s being reported that many Americans believe that overturning Roe v. Wade would outlaw abortions in America. This is erroneous. The leaked Supreme Court document… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2022

LETTER: Moral inconsistency

For decades the Republican party has claimed opposition to government overreach. Ronald Reagan, the union buster, helped to destroy the middle class by pushing for… Continue reading

  • May 12, 2022

LETTER: Astounded

I’m astounded by MAGA’s hypocritical pursuit to overturn Roe v. Wade after having seen their signs that read “No Mask, My Body, My Choice.” Would… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2022

LETTER: Backs Forde

For our November 2022 election, Sue Forde opposes Mike Chapman. As a successful small business owner for most of her adult life, Sue’s business experience… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2022

LETTER: Contraceptive rights

Some might think the potential loss of abortion rights provided by Roe v. Wade is no big deal because it won’t affect them. Think again.… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2022

LETTER: Twists quotes

General Douglas MacArthur, born in 1880, died when Pat Buchanan was in college. Buchanan is now 83. Yet, like an undergrad debate team hack, he… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2022

LETTER: What about safety?

I live in Port Angeles so I’m not dialed into the issues on Port Townsend’s plate. I enjoyed reading your reporting on the Port Townsend… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2022

LETTER: Road to heaven?

Pre-revolutionary colonists came to this country to escape European religious persecution. For this reason, the Constitution included separation of church and state. After Republicans blocked… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2022

LETTER: Bill died

I read with dismay the issue of the mobile home owners in Forks being forced out. I looked up Bill 1904 that the author discussed,… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2022

LETTER: Court ruling correct

This is in response to the recent letter, “It’s Creepy” (PDN, April 21) regarding the judicial decision not allowing the Navy to use Washington state… Continue reading

  • May 5, 2022

LETTER: Third party

Our Congress was intended to be a negotiating body of representatives searching for what the majority of all the people want. Now it has become… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2022