Opinion

For the last five years we have had extensive fires in the Northwest as well as along the Pacific Coast. To date, this seems to be approached on a state-by-state basis, with both state and federal funding to supplement the costs.

By Dr. Mark Olson

Jenny Graham states that a person should have the privilege to do their own research and to make their own decision concerning to be vaccinated or not. She is not against vaccinations. A person should also have the privilege to also make a decision regarding their health care, what medications they take.

We need affordable housing in Spokane, but not as dictated by the Spokane Association of Realtors. When Mike Lish pronounced, “I don’t see that it really matters what kind of housing it is, any housing is going to help the market,” read REALLY BIG RED FLAG. We don’t need City Council persons who vote yes to anything developers put in front of them. THINK LONG TERM.

I am writing to express my deep support for Zack Zappone’s campaign for Spokane City Council.

The four police officers got choked up with emotion. Their anger, sorrow and fear flooded the hearing room on Capitol Hill. It overflowed the television monitors. It gushed outward with a vengeance.

OMG! It hasn't been this hot/cold/wet/dry since 1924/1902/1938/1895! I wonder how those previous records happened without the benefit of gas-guzzling SUVs?

In 1978, airline deregulation was proposed and in 1980 railroad deregulation was proposed- along with the Motor Carrier Act stopping excessive regulation of the Trucking Industry. President Carter, Sen. Edward Kennedy and Sen. Joe Biden were all in favor of ending government regulations, helping fuel huge innovation and growth by the private sector; (government got out of the way!)

I just don't understand the mindset of some people. You have the opportunity to get two, free, highly effective COVID vaccinations that have been proven to save lives and you do what? Listen to Tucker Carlson rant and rave about Big Brother forcing you to get vaccinated? Believe it's a left-wing conspiracy?

The music people adore when they’re young often crystallizes their identities and unlocks oceanic feelings. It’s easy to latch onto certain songs, become defensive about their brilliance and refuse to let go.

Whom do you believe? The doctors, nurses, microbiologists, epidemiologists, other researchers, and even Sen. Mitch McConnell (he had polio as a child) who keep saying COVID19 is dangerous?