Ballots in peril
“Loose license laws a draw” (Aug. 14) hit a very important point.
I came to Washington, and when I surrendered my Montana driver’s license I was not asked about citizenship. One question was, “Do you wish to be registered to vote?”
The Motor Voter bill, coupled with mail-in ballots like we have in Spokane County, is an invitation for illegal votes next November. It also explains the “surge” in illegal voter registrations. Mail-in votes, no poll watcher, socialist vote.
I want our voting machines to be back in service before November. I don’t want my vote canceled by an illegal one.
The mail-in ballots should return to their intended usage. Under current voting rules we could lose our republic. I and other veterans did not go to war to support a socialist or Islamic takeover.
Leon E. Carpenter
Spokane
How convenient, Froma Harrop (Aug. 21) supports the bailouts. Using economic models several so-called experts claim those bailouts prevented what would otherwise been catastrophic unemployment results. Unemployment rose anyway and the real beneficiaries were the auto unions; because of the bailouts they didn’t have to make any sacrifices and were rewarded for their Obama support.
There are more bailouts on the horizon; the situations remain the same; no real solution was made. The auto unions are still in control, and until that changes more bailouts will be needed. The real solution is to let the efficient continue on their own and let the inefficient die a natural death. That in the long run will help to make America the economic power it once was.
Antone Ornellas
Post Falls
I am offended by Doug Clark’s Aug. 22 column “What’s a little smoke among friends?” Not only does Mr. Clark portray farmers as uneducated country hicks, he also implies that their motives are selfish and they lie to the public.
As a grass farmer in southern Spokane County, I know this is not an accurate portrayal of those involved in agriculture in this area. The farmers I live around and associate with on a daily basis are strong businessmen and women who are constantly striving to improve efficiency, explore new technologies and maintain economic viability for their farms. They work hard to be faithful stewards of the natural resources, soil, water and air that have been entrusted to their care.
We have been able to continue raising bluegrass in Spokane County without burning; however, we now must use more chemicals and fossil fuels to control weeds, remove the straw and to accommodate a shorter rotation. There are environmental trade-offs with all of the options.
Agriculture is a valuable industry in this area. I suggest Mr. Clark get to know local farmers and treat them with the respect they deserve.
Marci Green
Fairfield