By now, people are tired reading about the controversy started when I commented on Bono’s statement that capitalism creates prosperity by allowing people to keep the fruit of their creativity and labor (“Let us bend our moral arc further,” Jan. 20).
Chinh Le’s latest letter (“Let us bend our moral arc further,” Jan. 20) is yet another inaccurate piece of propaganda meant to demean capitalism by linking it to slavery.
In response to previous letter, “Let’s work together to ensure safety,” Eric Beeler, Jan. 20:
As a junior staff officer for a U.S. Marine Corps artillery battalion and later regiment, I was assigned the additional Classified Material Control Custodian duty.
As a child, my parents taught my siblings and me, “The world does not owe you a living.”
I enjoyed your front-page article about the Cumberland restoration (“Cumberland Church one step closer to becoming a community center,” Jan. 9).
Albany school zones should have fixed speed limits instead of being based on when school is in session.
I believe that a historical perspective is important to understand the current congressional fight about raising the nation's borrowing limit, known as the debt ceiling.
Stephen Lawson (“GOP still embraces trickle-down theory,” Jan. 25) demonstrates an ignorance of economics and hatred of President Trump.
Mr. Ciaffoni, you assume I am anti-gun (“Most shootings could be averted,” Jan. 20).
I’m very disappointed that two very outspoken community members were kicked off the Benton County Talks Trash committee and were replaced with pro-Republic Services members!
By now, people are tired reading about the controversy started when I commented on Bono’s statement that capitalism creates prosperity by allowing people to keep the fruit of their creativity and labor (“Let us bend our moral arc further,” Jan. 20).
At a recent Corvallis City Council meeting, some councilors lamented the loss of revenue that would have been generated had they passed the NW Natural 10-year franchise agreement update.
I was very moved by your front-page article (“Sweet Home opens low-barrier shelter,” Jan. 22) about Sweet Home’s attempt to not only house the unhoused but also provide them with other needed services, such as health care.
Benton County has bought several buildings on Southwest Research Way the last few years.
Apparently the woke GOP neo-fascists in the House of Representatives want to implement education strategies of book bans and write or whitewash U.S. history.
The legislative session has begun in Salem.
I recently attended a public meeting concerning the $110 million proposed bond that will be on our May ballot.
Chinh Le’s latest letter (“Let us bend our moral arc further,” Jan. 20) is yet another inaccurate piece of propaganda meant to demean capitalism by linking it to slavery.
I have no words to adequately express my appreciation and thankfulness to the person who turned in my lost checkbook to the customer service department at the Lebanon Walmart store on Jan. 19.
In a Jan. 18 letter (“Disappointed by anti-Trump tirade”), Jay Burreson criticizes Tony Van Vliet for name-calling and character assassination in describing Donald Trump.
Gun violence in America should be addressed as the public health and safety issue that it is.
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In response to previous letter, “Let’s work together to ensure safety,” Eric Beeler, Jan. 20:
Warning: Trick question ahead.
Jay Burreson’s “Disappointed by anti-Trump tirade” of Jan. 18 complains about what he sees as unfair criticism of Trump.
Regarding inflation: After the Great Depression (1933), Congress passed the Glass-Steagall Act, which included separating commercial/consumer banks and investment banks.
As a junior staff officer for a U.S. Marine Corps artillery battalion and later regiment, I was assigned the additional Classified Material Control Custodian duty.
As a child, my parents taught my siblings and me, “The world does not owe you a living.”
I have been told by the thought police that the English are colonizers, oppressive and inherently racist.
How about a compromise?