Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Disrespectful conduct

I am writing to express my deep disappointment in the behavior of all Democratic congressmen and women during President Trump’s speech to a joint session… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2025

LETTER: Democracy in peril

Democracy in peril Today America is just where President George Washington predicted at the beginning of his second term. Political parties were starting, and some… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2025

LETTER: New world order

New World Order A new world order is in the works. This new world is more dangerous, threatening the interests of people around the globe.… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2025

LETTER: Fragile ecosystem

Natural burial sounds really cool. Skip the embalmer, forget the casket. Return to the Earth the all-natural way. What’s not a great idea? Planting more… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2025

LETTER: Planetary perfection

I was thinking today about the perfect position of our earth from the sun, and the size and gravitational force of our planet. It us… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2025

LETTER: Road work upgrades

A bit of history. The first release was circa 1993 on the 8-bit version of PAsystems, at the corner of what’s now Tractor Supply Co.… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2025

LETTER: The rule of law

Many voted for Donald Trump because they believe in his policies. Their victory came at too great a cost. Mr. Trump is firing independent-thinking government… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2025

LETTER: America’s 1938

America’s 1938 I am a 79-year-old veteran of 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, including the Air Force Academy, where in 1964 I studied… Continue reading

  • Mar 19, 2025

LETTER: American honor

The Peninsula has positively supported refugees from Ukraine. It is dismaying to see support for Russia in the Republican extreme right rather than support for… Continue reading

LETTER: Gun regulations

Comments on “Plans for gun regulations progress in Legislature” (PDN, Feb. 6). Fortunately, the article presents a balanced view of the topic. Our radical leftist… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2025

LETTER: Playing with WWIII

I just watched the “liar-in-chief” Trump, and his third-in-command, Vance, attack the world’s bravest defender of freedom and anti-authoritarianism, Zelenskyy. It’s the first moment in… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2025

LETTER: Stand up to Putin

My youngest years were during WWII. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, all have experienced relative global peace. Alliances of countries have worked together to… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2025

LETTER: Words ring true

My Canadian friends ask, “How is it possible that Americans could elect someone like Donald Trump?” With embarrassment, all I can say is, “I don’t… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2025

LETTER: No Seabrook in Sequim

Recently I met a lady who wore a Seabrook, Wash., sweatshirt. I asked her if she lived in Seabrook. She told me that her family… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2025

LETTER: Pedestrian path

Pedestrian path In any thriving community, safe and accessible transportation options are essential for residents of all ages and backgrounds. In Port Angeles, one glaring… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2025

LETTER: We need public servants

Public servants needed In these challenging times, it’s important to teach children about civics, especially the rule of law. For example, decades of peaceful protests… Continue reading

  • Mar 12, 2025

LETTER: Measles vaccine

Not violating law In 2015, an outbreak of measles occurred in Clallam County. Due to herculean efforts to track and isolate cases, quarantine contacts and… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2025

LETTER: Symphony support

Readers may learn that we are living in the best of times. Or the worst. But I was recently reminded of the power of community,… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2025

LETTER: Senior trespassed

Senior trespassed Regarding the article “Trespassing decision upheld after appeal” (PDN, Feb. 22). As I said in July 2024, “I am still reeling and in… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2025

LETTER: Library great resource

The Port Angeles Public Library is an amazing community resource. We were fortunate to attend two wonderful events there in the past two weeks. The… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2025