Editor,
Editor,
Using facts, not fiction or unfounded accusations, I want to express my support for Angie Homola for state Senate in the 10th Legislative District. Angie’s qualifications have been thoroughly vetted by others, so I’ll focus on why she is more aligned with my beliefs and values than her opponent, Sen. Barbara Bailey.
• Sen. Bailey publicly declared that she is not convinced of the link between human activity and climate change.
Editor,
Whether an actual homeless person or someone such as myself whom has chosen not to retain a physical address, the following scenario is a reality:
They will say, “Why don’t you go get a job?”
Editor,
Thank you for another uplifting story in the September 28 issue. When the news is filled with violent confrontations by convoys of police terrorist squads, Mike Hawley, on foot, quietly and respectfully arrests a mentally disabled man.
Coincidentally, a New York Times feature story today was entitled: “When ‘Yelling Commands’ Is the Wrong Police Response.”
Editor,
According to the Saturday, September 24 South Whidbey Record, because South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District Commissioner Matt Simms has never, apparently, stepped in, had his dogs eat/roll in, or noticed clouds of flies around horse poop, he says that he feels the complaints over horse poop are about a “nonissue.”
Editor,
John Thompson claims in his recent letter to the editor that Initiative 732 “purports to deal with climate change.” There is room for disagreement about how to structure a carbon tax, in particular in what to do with the tax revenue, but there is no doubt I-732 will be effective. A carbon tax in British Columbia has been a success. Dr. Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank, recently told The New York Times, “There is an….obvious consensus that putting a price on carbon pollution is by far the most powerful and efficient way to reduce emissions.”
Editor,
Critics of Senator Barbara Bailey have tried to paint a picture of her being beholden to big business. A review of Senator Bailey’s work debunks that accusation. A report on Legislative activity shows that in the past two years she has been an original sponsor of 51 bills. A review of the titles demonstrate they are all family related issues rather than corporate interests. Bills supporting veterans, in-state tuition rates for military, and improvements in care information for individuals coming home from the hospital which AARP gave her an award for.
A few years ago there was a political proposal that was very alarming to us at Island Home Nursing, so my business partner and I decided to do everything we possibly could to influence the outcome.
To that end, we met with all our elected representatives to talk to them about the issue and explain how damaging to businesses like ours it would be.
Editor,
This November you will have a definite choice as you vote for a senator to represent you in Olympia.
A person who is funded by private local citizens or a person who is beholding to corporate America; a person who wants to promote environmental safeguards or one who sees only the best interest of profit making entities…
Editor,
Global climate change is the most pressing issue facing our nation, and the world, today. Yet our elected representatives in Olympia, like their counterparts in Washington, DC, have failed to take any significant steps to deal with this crisis.
Out of frustration over this inaction some people have started to promote Initiative I-732, which purports to deal with climate change.
Editor,
This letter is in response to John Stone’s letter, “Voting Democrat is the only way,” in the Saturday edition of The Record.
First off, I cannot believe that no one has replied to this statement. Second off, I can not believe that The Record has even published this as a “letter to the editor.” To me, it seems to lean towards bait (shame on you for publishing this), or just the way this paper’s editor leans (even more of a shame).
Editor,
I am writing in behalf of Helen Price Johnson for Island County commissioner, District 1.
In the political environment that we are experiencing today, with the vitriol taking the place of reasoned discussion of important issues facing our country, state and local communities, we more than ever need people in elected positions who have demonstrated good judgment and want to solve problems rather than score ideological political points.
Editor,
This lake is so poorly managed it is depressing. People come from places as far as Canada to fish this lake; every fly fishing store and club in the Puget Sound will have a report on this lake and yet it is managed by idiots.
I have fished this lake with a fly since the late 80’s and have watched it deteriorate into a slimy, green and smelly mess.