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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Some in Congress are despicable

July 31, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Despicable, just despicable. That Democrats in Congress would sit on their hands during the joint meeting being addressed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Hamas terrorism. One even held slanderous signs that violated the decorum of Congress and the conscience of rational citizens. Read story

Letter: Trump threatens democracy

July 31, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

On July 26, Donald Trump addressed the Turning Point Action Believers Summit in Florida. A disturbing quote from his speech was “Get out and vote just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years it will be fixed. It’ll be fine. You won’t have to vote… Read story

Letter: Wider bike lanes are valuable

July 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Mark Christopher (“McGillivray concerns are ignored,” Our Readers’ Views, July 22) fails to appreciate the significance of the addition of 5 feet to the bike lanes in reducing the likelihood of a bike accident resulting in death or serious injury. Read story

Letter: Bring humanity to politics

July 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

If stranded on the side of the road, it is likely that people on both sides of the political aisle would be there to lend a hand. So why can’t we bring this humanity to our politics? Why are we tolerating anything less? Read story

Letter: Hi-School from bygone days

July 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

The closing of Vancouver’s last Hi-School Pharmacy is disconcerting to those of us who’ve lived here for years. Hi-School was a place where friendly clerks who knew their merchandise were glad to help. And they carried nearly everything. That stands in sharp contrast to Vancouver’s shopping world today. Read story

Letter: Trump will fight for us

July 30, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

I want a T-shirt of President Donald Trump with bloodied ear, fist in the air and American flag waving behind. That is patriotism. This man will always fight for our independence. Read story

Letter: Honor treaties, breach dams

July 29, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

A recent article in The Columbian (“U.S.: Dams devastated tribes, fish,” June 19) puts a much-needed spotlight on the fact that the issue of breaching the four Lower Snake River dams is not being fully and honestly considered by those who oppose breaching. Read story

Letter: Is housing accessible?

July 27, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Ms. Middleton is quoted as saying that the anticipated new community of affordable two-story cottages will serve any Clark County resident in need of affordable housing (“32 cottage-style homes planned,” The Columbian, July 23). Read story

Letter: Be wary of Trump future

July 27, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

Donald Trump will never leave office if elected. The question is, after Trump’s corrupt bid to remain in office in 2020, do you think if he is elected president in 2024 that he will ever allow himself to be removed from that office again? Read story

Letter: Support Cortes for state Senate

July 27, 2024, 6:00am Letters to the Editor

As an unaffiliated voter, I try to study candidates and issues before I mark my ballot. Read story

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