Letters to the Editor
Letter: Official sets record straight on Pasco's billing policy for utilities
As director of Administrative and Community Services for Pasco, I'd like to respond to the April 30 letter by Sandra Meier.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter: Herald published 'snarky' column on George W. Bush library
My opinion remains intact that the Herald's selection of opinion columns more often than not leans way left. The selection of Democratic consultant Jason Stanford's downright snarky column on the new George W. Bush library for the May 1 Voices page makes my point.
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Letter: Internet tax would kill online sales industry
Every day, another example of stupidity of our elected officials comes shining through. This time it is trying to collect sales tax on internet sales. They do not realize there is shipping (and handling) with every order, and it is more than any state sales tax.
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Letter: Unlikely Jesus would attend a gay wedding
I am guessing that Mike Wilson (Letters, May 1) has never read the Bible cover to cover because if he did, he would know that a couple of his statements were incorrect.
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Letter: Terrorists can't beat Americans at killing Americans
Since 1972, Muslim terrorists have killed 3,101 Americans in 70 incidents on American soil. If that is news, then death by rattlesnake bites also is news.
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Letter: Arlene's Flowers controversy about artistic expression, not flower sales
Your editorial policy states that letters containing significant factual errors will not be printed. On May 5, the author of the letter, "Just another sale," went on and on and on about Arlene's Flowers refusal to sell flowers to sell flowers for a same-sex wedding.
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Letter: Freedom to discriminate has no place in free country
How many times has Arlene's Flowers sent floral creations to heterosexual couples who are either unmarried lovers or participating an in extramarital affair? Each sale surely crosses the boundary of the owner's stated religious beliefs.
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Fast Focus 'How can we get more people to run for public office?' Workable solutions needed
The question shouldn't be "How," but "Can?" I had the privilege of attending the last town hall meeting held in Kennewick. With the exception of the public officials and the media, I would say that three-quarters of the people attending came wearing red shirts. After listening to their comments, ...
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Fast Focus 'How can we get more people to run for public office?' Quality candidates, not quantity
Gauging by everything from the financial bailout of banks and the automobile industry to the muddle of immigration and gun control at the national level -- without even getting into the scene in Olympia -- I would think the question shouldn't be about getting more people to run for public office.
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Fast Focus 'How can we get more people to run for public office?' Getting some new blood
One of the best ways to get people to run for public office is for those who are currently in to do something that is not in the best interest of the community. Another way to get new blood running for public office is for those currently sitting to resign/retire.


