Some things to think about
Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:20 AM PST
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Some things to think about
Here are just a few imponderables I’ve been pondering lately:
Why does it cost just a few hundred dollars for a simple abortion, which nobody really favors, and at least $10,000 to adopt a child many people want? Wouldn’t a reversal of the costs better reflect our values?
Why do we embrace the traditions of Christmas when by our action (or inaction) many people don’t know and most people don’t care about the religious roots of the holiday?
Why is a military veteran called a patriot, while one who opposes war is “un-American?”
How are civil unions or gay marriages going to “destroy the institution of marriage” when co-habitating and divorced heterosexuals are doing a pretty good job of it already?
What if “the new heaven and new earth” described in the book of Revelation is a transformation, not a replacement, of the world in which we now live? Would that make a difference in how we treat the Lord’s creation and “all that is within it?”
And one more, perhaps the most imponderable of all: Why is that only girls are named Bambi? Bambi was a buck, not a doe.
Ron Naff
Longview
Donation means free
I’m a little confused here: First, Jack Arnold (Nov. 18 letter) says he offered to donate papers to LCC, then says he would accept $350 (or would it be $700 with matching funds?) for them.
My dictionary says a donation is “a free contribution.” Then he also states there have been questions as to the authenticity of the papers.
What’s the real story here?
This reminds me of the fellow that was going to donate to R.A. Long, but changed his mind after he decided he didn’t like what was said about him.
Mel Miller
Castle Rock
Pitch in for Go 4th
Go 4th is a wonderful celebration that brings a lot of people together, locals and out-of-towners, for fun and joy. It is made up of lots of volunteers, and donations keep it going.
I think our police departments, Kelso and Longview, could donate or volunteer their time, too. I would be glad to donate my time to keep this great event going.
Bob Schreiner
Longview
A whale of a story
I heard a story on the news this morning of research into a link between declining salmon and dying orcas.
So, I pulled my head out of the sand and looked around and the world’s gross overpopulation scared me so much I immediately buried it again.
Boyd R. Starr
Longview
Photo would be appreciated
On Nov. 1, my sons and I were elk hunting in the Winston unit at 19-mile when I shot a 4-point elk.
While waiting with my prize for the rest of my hunting party to come help, we encountered two brothers who were also out hunting. One brother introduced himself as Todd, an avid bow hunter, and I don’t remember the name of the other brother who was an avid rifle hunter.
I had forgotten my camera, and Todd so graciously offered to photograph my elk for me. You gave me your phone number, Todd, so I could later call you and give you my e-mail so you could send me the photos.
Somehow the number was lost. Todd, if you read this, or anyone else who may know Todd and his brother that were hunting that day in that area, please call me at (360) 577-0163.
I appreciate your willingness to take pictures for someone you didn’t even know. That elk meant a lot to me because it’s the first elk I’ve shot in probably 30 years. Thanks, Todd. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Jerome Mattison
Longview
Lions celebration a success
Longview Pioneer Lions recently celebrated our 85th Anniversary at the Cowlitz County Regional Conference Center. The staff of the Conference Center did an excellent job in setting up the facilities and catering the meal for our event. Thank you, both staff and meal caterer.
Music was provided by the combined string ensemble of R.A. Long and Mark Morris High Schools and was greatly enjoyed by all.
More than 160 Lions Club members from Washington and British Columbia attended this event and were inspired by Dennis Tichenor, Past International Director of Lions International, to live our motto — “We Serve.” Club history was presented by Mark Koelsch, and several Lions members received service awards from Lions International.
Thank you, Daily News, for the feature article by Brenda McCorkle on the day of the event. Our club was chartered in 1923, the same year that Longview became a city. Brenda’s article captured the history of our club, and the future of our commitment to the well being of Longview.
Also, a special thank you to Kimberly Cooper, Erin Lund, Mike Randall, the wonderful staff at the Regional Conference Center and outstanding caterers, Mike and Summer Casetta, who did a magnificent job to make our “85th” celebration a huge success.
See you at our 90th anniversary celebration in 2013.
Ron Stoppler
Longview Pioneer Lions Club
Where is this headed?
The new owners of Fibre, a large Canadian company with billions, came in and made promises to the community and employees that everything is good and not to worry. They should step in my shoes and see it from the other side.
I see a lot of people out of a job, losing all their stuff, and the community and workers tired and confused as to their future. Workers’ families and the community’s families stand to lose a lot over the next four to six months and maybe longer with all the safety and improvements Fibre is doing.
There is no safety in laying off workers and asking the rest to take on their jobs, doing three to four other jobs plus their own. This is not safe, it’s dangerous.
You are hurting this community and the people who are making your money. Gosh, I could go on and on, but we all know what’s happening. I’m just the one saying it out loud.
It is hurting all those you have laid off and it’s hurting all the workers and their families still there. We will survive, but at what cost? My question to you is, are you willing to step up and do the right thing? All I can do at this point is wait and see if my family will survive or lose everything, too.
As a community are we going to roll over and let this happen to us? Just want to know.
Virginia Ale
Kelso
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