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Obama shouldn’t ‘guilt’ voters into voting for a lesser candidate

Published: Jul 4 2008, 11:43 PM

Dear Editor, In response to Richard Hardaway’s letter (Sunday, June 29) entitled “Racism comes from being suspicious...”

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Clarifying a previous letter about multi-lingual communication

Published: Jul 4 2008, 11:42 PM

Dear Editor, When I wrote my recent letter supporting the idea of multi-lingual communication in the U.S. Government, I did not realize that I would be perceived as a supporter of illegal aliens.

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Thanks to EPD for enforcing illegal parking laws

Published: Jul 4 2008, 11:41 PM

Dear Editor, This is a comment on a recent letter by William Hartin who complained about being held responsible for parking illegally on a city street. Some people won’t admit they are the ones doing wrong, even when they know the law and/or are forewarned by notices. These people seem to feel a sense of entitlement to extend their private property rights beyond their lot lines, to infringe upon the rights of others to a safe and accessible street system.

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Teacher gives thanks for a wonderful career

Published: Jul 3 2008, 10:53 PM · Updated: Jul 4 2008, 12:48 AM

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter of appreciation and thanks to all of the wonderful students and parents I have been in contact with over the last 34 years as a teacher at South Bay Elementary School in Eureka.

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Blaming isn’t going to get immigration policies reformed

Published: Jul 3 2008, 10:52 PM

Dear Editor, The most recent submission by Mr. Jim Garvey of Rio Dell prompted me to respond.

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‘Accidental’ shootings caused by lack of common sense

Published: Jul 3 2008, 10:51 PM

Dear Editor, With interest I read the Reporter’s recent article concerning the young man who was seriously wounded when he was shot by his companion while handling a firearm. I take exception with you that this was an “accident.” I have been a firearms and shooting enthusiast for quite a few years now have participated in shooting competitions at the local gun clubs and have done a lot of informal “plinking.”

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A thank-you to those who voted for Measure C

Published: Jul 3 2008, 10:50 PM

Dear Editor, Citizens in Favor of Measure C thank the McKinleyville community for its support of this important measure in the June election. The success of this measure ensures that our already excellent local schools; Dow’s Prairie Elementary, Morris Elementary and McKinleyville Middle School can now experience critical safety and technology upgrades which would not have been possible otherwise. These improvements will significantly benefit students in these schools today and those who will attend in the years to come.

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Population major cause of world’s problems

Published: Jul 3 2008, 12:10 AM · Updated: Jul 3 2008, 12:33 AM

Dear Editor, Mother love has limits. Mammalian mothers frequently abandon their young when adversity threatens the mother’s survival. We are beginning to acknowledge this instinct in humans, permitting troubled mothers to abandon unwanted infants at hospitals without any worry of prosecution.

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Non-workers need to stop chasing away investors

Published: Jul 3 2008, 12:09 AM

Dear Editor, Eureka: Highest gas prices in the nation, businesses closing, dandelions throughout the city and homeless people with “Will work for food” signs.

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Don’t tear down the house to fix a rotten porch

Published: Jul 3 2008, 12:08 AM

Dear Editor, Recently, I read an article in The Eureka Reporter by Ron Ross. I feel compelled to point out the other side of the equation. In the article, he goes after Obama and the fact that most Democrats lean toward more government. This is a sticking point that, for the most part, the GOP dogma hasn’t figured out.

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