Letters

Blame Democrats’ taxes, rules for out-of-state ferry contract

Gov. Bob Ferguson should be ashamed of the hypocrisy shown by choosing…

 

Letter used too broad a brush against Democrats

In response to a recent letter to the editor, this Democrat admits…

 

GOP priorities are not pro-life, or pro-Christian

The Republican Party has long branded itself as the pro-life, pro-Christian party.…

 

Was Republicans’ BBB just socialism for the ultra-rich?

It seems to this reader that the recently passed spending and tax bill provides a big Christmas morning for the uber wealthy, and coal for… Continue reading

Do we have to fix Congress to get them to act on Social Security?

Thanks to The Herald Editorial Board for weighing in (probably not for the first time) on the Social Security insolvency issue (“Congress must act on… Continue reading

Can Democrats be taken seriously?

Same question, different answer: Ask a Republican have they witnessed the decline of Joe Biden. They will say yes. Now ask a Democrat that same… Continue reading

Why can’t moderates appeal to voters?

I see a democratic socialist may possibly be the next mayor of New York City, and I was wondering why. Politicians on the fringes can… Continue reading

Why have intelligence services if Trump already knows?

Why on earth any intelligent person would squander their credibility as Donald Trump routinely does is a mystery to me. The recent bunker-buster strike on… Continue reading

Oppose passage of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Congress

The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” threatens half of America’s children. (“Medicaid cuts would hit half of U.S. kids,” by Lisa Jarvis, The Daily Herald, June… Continue reading

Skip the private fireworks displays, please

As everyone knows, our great country’s birthday, The Fourth of July, is fast approaching. I know that it has been a tradition for many, many… Continue reading

Stand up to oppose cuts to Medicaid and more

I am a senior citizen, having believed for the years of my life that we are all connected and are committed to taking care of… Continue reading

Protesters should police behavior to maintain peace

Protesters need a police force. Not the police A police force. A group of stalwarts who stop a vandal from starting a fire, hauling out… Continue reading

Trump’s Cabinet seems devoid of intellect

Something has come to mind; watching the many misadventures, lies, etc. of our current top federal employees in the many hearings, interviews, investigations, etc., it… Continue reading

Where do I send my traffic ticket when I can’t renew my license?

I spent three hours this morning attempting to renew my driver’s license, an experience most of us suffer through with teeth-gritting stoicism. When the doors… Continue reading

Letter writer used a broad brush against Democrats

The Daily Herald recently printed a letter from a retired Navy captain, with his opinions on President Biden’s abilities, the Los Angeles protest events, trans… Continue reading

Strengthen support for victims of domestic violence

I am deeply concerned about the current state of protections for women and children in domestic violence cases in our state. In light of the… Continue reading

Letter should not have vilified all Democrats

I just read your paper’s letters recently and I have to ask, when did your editor start allowing people from Snohomish to say all Democrats… Continue reading

Optum should keep pharmacy open in Everett

I was stunned to learn that the Bartell pharmacy at the main campus of Optum Health in Everett will be closing at the end of… Continue reading

Run light rail route down Highway 526

Being a resident along Casino Road, I was alarmed to see that only two options were reviewed for Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail route: on… Continue reading

Ask voters what they want done on immigration

Immigration Ask voters what they want done What a fine collection of gutless and brainless traitors we saw in a recent news conference featuring state,… Continue reading