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Letter: Herald published 'snarky' column on George W. Bush library
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Letter: Internet tax would kill online sales industry
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Letter: Unlikely Jesus would attend a gay wedding
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Letter: Terrorists can't beat Americans at killing Americans
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Letter: Immigration initiative would make it harder to hire illegal aliens in Washington
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Letter: Arlene's Flowers controversy about artistic expression, not flower sales
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McClatchy cartoons for the week of 5/12/13
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Our Voice: White Bluffs bladderpod's endangered species status result of flubbed process
It's amazing the kind of problems one little plant with an odd name can cause.
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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: 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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GUEST COLUMNISTS
In Focus: We must retain our freedom of conscience
Recent legislation and legal skirmishes have highlighted discussion and debate on freedom of conscience.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Fast Focus 'How can we get more people to run for public office?' Take away party affiliation
Make it easier to be part of the process for people who don't care to be active on either party or movement du jour. It will open the door to people who put country, state and city above political parties or single-issue passions. You would find dozens who will jump at the opportunity to serve their...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Fast Focus 'How can we get more people to run for public office?' Term limits would help
Our country was founded on the principle of having leadership provided mostly by "volunteers" for a fixed period of time. Their motivation was to be a public servant, not to be served or paid by the government. Today we have, for the most part, career politicians rather than statesmen. Their motivation...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter Best: Take action
Why is it that when one topic comes up in the news, everyone jumps on the bandwagon and pretends to care about it?
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NATIONAL OPINIONS
Leonard Pitts Jr.: In Florida, timely injustice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing.
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EDITORIALS
Our Voice: Drivers of all ages who text must change their ways
We've all heard plenty of horror stories about texting and driving. And we've seen lots of sobering videos about the practice.
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