Opinion

On Wednesday, Buckingham Palace released a statement that the Andrew formerly known as Prince – the member of the royal family fighting allegations of sexual abuse in connection with Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex-trafficking ring – would be stripped of all of his titles and military honors. They would all be “returned to The Queen.” And so it was my first instinct to go find out what exactly Her Majesty’s middle son was losing.

When you’re right, you’re right. And you are definitely right about that quote from Martin Luther King.

By Dave Schaub and Eric Sawyer

On Dec. 9, The Spokesman-Review published Paul Waldman’s piece “Massive Military Spending Bill: No Questions Asked.” Why is it that we are happy to spend any amount of money for the “defense” budget (which should more appropriately be called the WAR budget)?

I was intrigued by the article in Dec. 31's paper regarding the Metaverse. ("Tech talked up Metaverse in ‘21"). Having heard much buzz regarding this new idea I was curious to learn more.

On Jim Camden's prediction No. 3 ("Spin Control," Jan. 2), regarding climate change, while what he says is true, on the flip side of that coin are those who cry “It the end of the world” when we have a hot day. I remember last summer when it was 100-plus degrees, it was 52 degrees in London, UK. What both sides forget is that climate records have been being kept for only about 150 years. Thus “IF” the world is billions of years old, what do we really know?

I am glad that Mr. Stuart supported his daughter and the Freeman school she attended following the shooting there, and that he has "feelings" following other shootings ("Gun owners are not 'ho hum' about safety," Jan. 2). He is human. Good for him.

By Carol Evans and Glen D. Nenema

The public trust

The United States has suffered a significant loss of life from fires in multifamily housing in just the first two weeks of the year. These two incidents are responsible for claiming the lives of at least 31 people and injuring more than 60 others.

Cantwell, Murray need to change filibuster