What would Palin do?
Monday, September 15, 2008 1:16 AM PDT
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What would Palin do?
If McCain/Palin’s campaign managers think having Sarah Palin not do media interviews, as the media is hostile, what would Palin do trying to hold America together against hostile countries?
Sheryl Miller
Longview
About those choices ...
There are a lot of references in the media about a woman’s right to choose. How about choosing not to get pregnant in the first place if a child isn’t wanted?
If you are pregnant, it’s a baby (Jeremiah 1:5).
Bill Wells
Longview
Finally in agreement
After 15 years, I must finally agree with Diane Grumbois (Sept. 7 letter). Sarah Palin is no Hillary Clinton.
J.D. Smith
Toutle
One-in-a-million neighbor
We’re leaving Longview soon, moving north. In nine years, we’ve met some great people and had some good times, despite losing our job when Reynolds Aluminum closed.
Before leaving, we must thank our very special neighbor, Millie. If there was a trophy or medal for “Best Neighbor,” she’d win hands down. She shares fresh veggies from her garden and is always there when we need her. She’s watched over our house when we were gone, taking in the newspaper and mail each day. When I had emergency surgery for a pacemaker, she was right there to bring my things from home.
She always has a smile on her face and a “what can I do for you?” attitude. She’s spent days helping me pack (our house sold in eight days so it’s been crazy). Millie is a real trooper and I don’t know what I’d have done without her.
Sadly, we say thank you and “good-bye” to Millie — and to Longview — for everything. We will certainly miss you.
Vicky C. Housel
Longview
Troubling behavior
I came across a recent study of voting behavior by some think-tank or university that claimed a little less than 40 percent of the voting population bases its decision for president on the issues, primarily. The survey found that most settle on a candidate based on ephemeral and affective things like how a candidate makes them feel or whether their potential president is someone “they are comfortable with.”
It’s troublesome to think that the majority of voting Americans base one of the most important decisions they will ever make as a citizen so superficially. That we will choose the next leader of the free world based on who we might like to have a beer with is disillusioning. That’s the question most asked about W against Gore and Kerry, and look what that’s brought us over the last seven years.
For those of us who pay close attention to the issues, this election is a crucial time, considering we face record budget deficits, rising unemployment, a weakening economy, global climate change, a health care mess, foreign energy dependency and a war on terror, in which we seem to be losing ground. I urge my fellow citizens to get past all the slogans and rhetoric, study the issues, and vote what’s in your and your children’s and grandchildren’s best interests, not which candidate makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.
Michael D. Newman
Longview
Free press for Palin
I don’t know why the Democrats put so much effort in giving Sarah Palin free press and exposure. She’s not even their candidate.
Richard Peters
Longview
The lost luster of our county
I would like an answer to a question that has been haunting me for a while. Is it only me or does someone out there know what is happening to our small town and our children and adults alike? Are we going to let this destruction of our town and its inhabitants go on? Do we just accept the fact that our very existence is at stake?
What goes on every day in schools, on the streets, in the parks and alleys of our town? Our children are turning into drug addicts. Young people are dying of overdose and it goes on and on. What happened to community leaders, what are we doing as adults, business owners, homeowners not to mention being parents and grandparents?
Our local law enforcement funds are cut to the bone, our court system is clogged and our jail is full. There is very little the law enforcement can do unless we give them the tools. I don’t understand why we are not doing something to give our children a safe, clean and drug-free environment so they can concentrate on their education and grow up to be a productive citizen.
Maybe I am naive, or stupid asking this question, but living in this town for 25 years, I sure saw the fall of this community from grace. Now I would like you to ask you a question. What have you done or would you do for your beautiful Cowlitz County?
Jon Mohammad
Longview
Will Dems stumble again?
After two bungled attempts at obtaining the presidency with Gore and Kerry, can the Democrats again “shoot themselves in the foot”? In a year when everything has gone their way — unpopular president, economic slowdown, ongoing war and a majority of party-affiliated voters, how can the race be tied? By now they should have a huge lead in the polls.
Democrats might have strapped on the gun when they decided to put forward the feel good “Change” candidate instead of a tough, savvy campaigner who had both experience and a proven record of accomplishment. In fairness, 18 million Democrats knew the gun was aiming at their own foot.
The “Change” candidate might have pulled the trigger when he didn’t offer the second highest vote getter the two spot on the ticket and instead selected a Washington “insider” who he thought could help counter the no experience argument.
Republicans selected a candidate who really didn’t excite a majority of his own party. He did, however, have experience and a proven record of working across party lines. True to his reputation as a savvy politician and a maverick he opted for a little known woman to fill the number two slot on his ticket, and that really has shaken things up.
Darrell Grigg
Kalama
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