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Religion and Original Intent (By Edward Palm, Bremerton)
Back in the mid-nineties, when I was a professor at a small college in West Virginia, I had a telling encounter with a Muslim international student. We were going over a paper ... more

7 Truths Regarding Liquor Initiatives (By Patrick Golden, Marysville, WA)
Dear Voter: The details of the two liquor privatization initiatives have led to confusion amongst the voting public. There is a debate as to whether privatizing liquor sales ... more

Response to Bill Wald (By Ben Hansen, Seattle)
I will concede that every American is taxed � some more than others, however FICA is avoided by a large portion of the population. And the greedy congress dipping in to SS funds ... more

Oak Harbor Policy (By M. M., Kent, Washington)
When asked how a small sampling of Americans can be statistically significant, reputable pollsters can delve deep into the complexities of statistical analysis to verify / justify ... more

Letter concerning a local hero. (By thomas hays, seattle)
To Editor, Seattle PI I am writing in to let your readers know of my admiration and wonderment for Paul Richmond, attorney extraordinaire. I have recently been the victim of Bank ... more

What is this going to accomplish? (By Tariq Malik, CanalWinchester)
Dear Editor: Pastor Terry Jones thinks that burning Quran's will help his cause. But what is he trying to accomplish? As the present Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community ... more

A Funny Story (By Edward Palm, Bremerton)
The news that 12 Stryker Brigade soldiers are being charged with conspiring to kill civilians in Afghanistan didn�t surprise me. In fact, by some odd conjunction, it reminded ... more

Lying vs Gambling (By anthony petroff, seattle, WA)
The recent article on Roger Clemmons did not follow with an opportunity to vent--so, here goes: How does lying to Congress compare to Pete Rose's exclusion from the Hall of Fame? ... more

Former RNC Chair is gay (By chris Porter, Seattle)
How is it that every time someone comes out as gay, the "Gay community" is suppose to welcome them with open arms. No judgement, no analysis, and no questions. Mr. Melham is a ... more

The New Spartan Mother (By Edward F. Palm, Bremerton, WA )
Sarah Palin has lately carved out a new role for herself. At Glenn Beck�s �Restoring Honor� rally in Washington on Saturday, she was quoted as bragging that �I raised a combat ... more

"What am I willing to die for?" (By Marty Zupan, Seattle)
What am I willing to die for? That's the single most important question that anyone considering whether to join the military should be asking themselves. If sacrificing your ... more

Urge Congress to fund research (By Peggy Sanders, Shoreline)
I am a two-year breast cancer survivor and I am alive today because of breakthroughs in research. Scientific research has produced effective tools for preventing and treating ... more

I read past Ben Hansen letters (By bill wald, everett)
He understands very little about the constitution, money, or taxes. From an old letter, "This year, something like 40% of Americans won�t pay a single dime in federal taxes ... more

Time for a Green New Deal (By Colin Wright, Seattle, WA)
The economy continues to slide, with what looks like a double-dip recession not far away. News of housing, stocks, and unemployment look grim. As consumers pull back, we could ... more

Ben Nelson letter of 8/19/10 (By Lola Falstad, Seattle)
Ben Nelson's letter is a good example of a "hyperventilater" I spoke of in my previous letter (but much worse!). I have never met this man nor does he know anything about me ... more

What if it were your prescription? (By CD fredericks, Yelm WA)
The August 19, 2010 blog by Gabrielle Fraley of Mill Creek, WA was so incredibly articulate that there is absolutely nothing else I could add. The blog clearly outlines the crux ... more

Honest Representation? - A tax is a tax is a tax (By Karen Vineyard, Redmond)
Dear Sir: As a resident of the 45th Legislative District, one of my current representatives is Roger Goodman. I just received a campaign mailer from him in which it states ... more

Look-Alike Tubes Killing Patients (By Jim Nagel, Burlingame)
I was terribly troubled to learn of the problem of �look-alike tubes� used in various medical procedures (NY Times 8/20/10: �U.S. Inaction Lets Look-Alike Tubes Kill Patients�) ... more

Death of LSRC Rower Dave Balbirona (By Sheila Maher, Normandy Park)
The calamity all rowers dread has happened. A rower, plying his oar in the sport he loves, has been killed. Any rower with any experience on the water knows that in any encounter ... more

What if it were your prescription? (By Gabrielle Fraley, Mill Creek, WA)
I am writing in response to your article Thursday about pharmacy refusals and the morning-after-pill. I cannot believe in this day and age it is even a question whether a health ... more

Re: "Slow Down, Breathe Deeply" (By Ben Hansen, Seattle)
At last Lola Falstead comes out of the closet to show her true colors � that of a supporter of dictatorship and tyranny, expulsion and cleansing of political dissidents! She ... more

Environmental Protection (By Natasha Manchester, Vancouver)
Letter to the Editor : Your recent article about environmental practices of cruise lines (�Big cruise ships pollute big time and can sail away from regulation�) falls short ... more

Contacting the White House (By Marian Hayes, Seattle)
I attempted to phone the White House Dept. of Energy and Climate Control. The switchboard operator instead connected me to the comment line. I called back and said I needed ... more

Regulations (By Ben Hansen, Seattle)
I am writing in response to Bob Syslo-Seel who would give credit for the magnificence of nature to government and call it socialist to preserve wilderness. Socialism is central ... more

Congratulations Mr. Pettit (By Gary O'Callaghan, Bothell, WA)
Dear Mr. Pettit, I am writing in praise of your well written comments on our constitution. Devoid of the usual Ad Hominem arguments of most people commenting on our politicians ... more

"Slow Down - Breathe Deeply" (By Lola Falstad, Seattle)
Many Americans, all media and politicians are "hyperventilating" over issues that should not even need discussion. The Constitution answers all this hyperbole, simply, with no ... more

Thoughts on ground zero (By Spencer Beard, Seattle, WA)
Hearing all the ruckus about the "Ground Zero Mosque", I am forced to ponder something. Where was all the outrage after Timothy McVeigh bombed the federal building in Oklahoma ... more

Left and Right are Wrong (By Morris Pettit, Chehalis, WA)
Many of us believe, or have been led to believe, that there is a political continuum that swings from left to right, somewhat like a pendulum. This may be a good way to explain ... more

Are you mad as hell? (By dan Slaby, Auburn, WA)
Are you mad as hell? Are you mad at Wall Street bonuses? Then why vote for the party that also gives them tax breaks? Are you mad at Wall Street Greed? Then why vote for ... more

An Argument for a Dramatic Improvement in the Science Education of Our Children (By Joseph Aprile, Seattle)
An Argument for a Dramatic Improvement in the Science Education of Our Children The technological wonders of the modern age are quite spectacular. One of the most profound of ... more

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