How does our citizenship effect changes in our own political system, so that we can enjoy a fairer, smarter democracy such as our allies have?…
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Letters To The Editor - Page 11
Think about your life. Tariffs will be added to what you pay for items. Your food (fruits, vegetables, meat, coffee, tea, chocolate) is imported and will be subject to tariffs. Medicine, medical machinery, machine parts, building material, wood, wood chips, car parts and computer chips are all imported.…
The recent performance of Biden in the debate of June 28 has given rise to much concern about the president’s cognitive status. Recently it has been suggested, by neurologists and others, that the president has Parkinson’s disease. A starting point should be an understanding of what that implies.…
Letter from Jim Havener An Open Letter to the Community I am Jim Havener, the proud owner of the Green Toad Bookstore. Recently, we have faced some unfortunate bias regarding the selection of books we offer. I want to take this opportunity to directly address these concerns and reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and understanding. At the Green Toad, we celebrate the richness of human identity through the diverse range of books we carry. Our mission is to provide…
I would be remiss if I did not single out Alicia Chase for thanks and recognition. In a world where not everyone helps, not everyone shows up, and not everyone works, Alicia is the opposite. She is consistently the hardest working public servant in our community.…
If the party leader is incapable of being effective in open debate, new elections are held and they are replaced. Under such a system, both Trump and Biden would be replaced. Without teleprompters, they appear for what they are: a buffoon and a dotard.…
You are publishing what has to be one of the best weeklies in the country. Truly impressive. I hope folks appreciate what a treasure they have.…
RFK Jr. has not been scrutinized for his opinions, mainly because of his name. Members of his family are angry at his behavior and are supporting President Biden. JFK’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, said: “He’s trading in on Camelot, conspiracy theories, and conflict for personal gain and fame. I’ve listened to him. I know him. I have no idea why anyone thinks he should be president.”…
Two trees have been planted on the median strip on Pine Boulevard in memory of Bill and Liz Clark. Bill served as a village trustee and mayor from 1964-1966, and Liz was employed in the Bassett Hospital research department.…
Letter from Leslie A. McGraw Editorial Was Appreciated Kudos for presenting such a strong and accurate picture of the employer’s side of this issue. We need to look at things from all sides before we form an opinion. I hope that we will see more of this in the future. Leslie A. McGrawOtego…