Capitalism’s greatest worry is the ease with which ignorant people become wealthy. Couple this with a government where money equals power; a supposed legal interpretation of the Constitution suggesting truth is optional;…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Response to Jim Heffernan Op/Ed – Ideology over Experience on TSD#9 Policy Board
Sometimes politics taints an individual’s vision of truth so bad that they cannot see those they disagree with as people or see themselves in a mirror. Such is the case in a…
Response to commentary – See the Forest for the Trees – “OP/ED: Oregon Dept. of Forestry Mishandles Plan for State Forests; Data Reveals Plan Forces Budgets into the Red”
“There is no good reason that the most productive forestland in the state of Oregon cannot produce sustainable funding for local governments, jobs, timber supply and environmental services such as critical wildlife…
FROM MANZANITA’S MAYOR-ELECT: CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU…
Manzanita is fortunate that 3 citizens campaigned long and hard for 2 city council seats. Congratulations to Brad Mayerle and Linda Koslowski for their victories, and also to Mark Kuestner for earning…
LAITY CONCEDES RACE FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 32; Thanks Supporters for Hard-fought Campaign and Commitment to Positive Elections.
From the beginning of this campaign we knew that the only way forward was to come together, to run in every corner of our communities and to be grateful for every conversation–…
OCEANSIDE INCORPORATION FAILS: Oceanside has chosen its future
From Oceansiders United Tillamook County has posted its first round of election results, with Oceanside’s incorporation measure running behind: 173 votes against to 115 in favor. While there are additional votes to…
Community health and safety, integrity and communication
Safer schools, safer communities, public health, public communications, and integrity are my priorities in this election. I won’t state the number of school and community mass shootings we’ve had, because that number…
What Have President Biden and Democrats Done?
For those who ask what have President Biden and the Democrats in Congress accomplished, here are some examples. Without any votes from Republicans they have passed the American Rescue Plan, and the…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Linda’s Leadership
I enthusiastically endorse Linda Kozlowski for reelection to the Manzanita City Council. In my capacity as county commissioner, it has been my privilege to work with Linda on emergency preparedness issues, for…
Just what we need for State Representative – Logan Laity
In the race for House District 32 we have two candidates who are newcomers to the state political scene, but one stands literally and figuratively head and shoulders above the other. Logan…
