Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Congress is doing its constitutional duty. It’s not optional

The rule of law, Congressional oversight, separation of powers, co-equal and independent branches of government, checks and balances, separation of church and state, and yes,… Continue reading

  • Dec 19, 2019

LETTER: Impeachment is an American issue to protect our democracy

The Dec. 1 Peninsula Voices contained a letter entitled “Stupid Democrats” where the writer listed evidence that he proudly proclaimed he had gotten from the… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2019

LETTER: Traditions make us a country

Heard on Burnt Hill: Ms. Elk turns to her husband, “Why do you keep sending out those emails about Christmas to our relatives?” Big Mo… Continue reading

  • Dec 18, 2019

LETTER: Family hasn’t experienced harm from fumes

Global warming is promoted as being the current social crisis which is different from others in the past but has similarities. Remember the ozone hole… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2019

LETTER: It must be nice to believe you’re right and the rest of the world is wrong

The climate-change deniers, who have recently written letters to the PDN, must be laughing their silly heads off. Imagine how ludicrous it must seem to… Continue reading

  • Dec 17, 2019

LETTER: Medication-assisted treatment center in Sequim sounds like nightmare scenario

Jamestown S’Klallam CEO W. Ron Allen credits the Swinomish Wellness Center for providing a blueprint of what the proposed Sequim MAT (medication-assisted treatment) opioid addiction… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2019

Clallam County Economic Development Corporation is valuable

Recently, I was disappointed to learn about Port Angeles City Council member Mike Meredeth’s negative comments towards the Clallam County Economic Development Corporation and about… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2019

Opposes Congressman Derek Kilmer

Congressman Kilmer reminds me of Willie Nelson and his “On the Road Again” tour. Derek never misses an opportunity to tell us about the great… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2019

Opposes school construction levies

I have been a resident of Port Angeles for more than 70 years, before paved streets and before they built Franklin Elementary School, the current… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2019

LETTER: If these charges were being aimed at Obama, would you say ‘impeach him’?

A question to those who can’t or won’t hear the overwhelming evidence that [President Donald] Trump has and will violate the tenets of the Constitution,… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2019

LETTER: Suggests way to end political nepotism

I think it’s very likely that Hunter Biden got his job at the corrupt Ukrainian power company because his daddy was vice-president of the United… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2019

LETTER: Jefferson County is protecting its people from second-hand gun noise

The Jefferson County Planning commissioners have voted unanimously for only indoor shooting ranges in Jefferson County. This is truly a win-win solution because it allows… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2019

LETTER: Commissioner is voice of reason

Finally the voice of reason. Kudos to commissioner Bill Peach for asking the hard questions when it comes to spending our tax dollars. Regardless of… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2019

LETTER: Dangerous trees removed?

Regarding Ms. Connie Beauvais’ remarks about the “Highway: 3-year project done” comment about the hazard tree removal and how safe the lake drive now is,… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2019

LETTERS: Disagrees with columnist’s opinion on Israel

In his Nov. 21 commentary, “Israel has right to its ancient land,” Cal Thomas supports the Trump administration’s position that Israeli settlements in the West… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2019

LETTER: Sen. Lindsey Graham is a flip-flopper on Trump

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, called Donald Trump a “kook,” a “race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot” and said he was “unfit for… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2019

LETTER: Supports the MAT clinic in Sequim

Am I the only resident of Sequim in favor of the proposed opioid treatment center? Signs against it dot the landscape, especially around the homes… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2019

‘Competweetion’ for national discourse

Donald Trump has turned our national discourse into a “Competweetion.” It reminds me that a famous guy once said, “It is not truth that matters… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2019

Doesn’t understand position

I’m curious, why are the county commissioners willing to spend $30,000 of taxpayers’ money to help Judy Lee disrespect a duly elected community development official,… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2019

Headline is fake news

Once again the PDN is printing fake news provided by the Associated Press. The Nov. 21 “Second Front Page” has a headline quoting a “Key… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2019