Letters to the Editor for October 14, 2010
Dear Editor:
“Why do we elect a Treasurer?” I was asked this question at the Fair.
There are three reasons why the
First, because the
Second, the office of the
Third, a basic principle of
accountability is that all financial transactions should be verified by two
independent agents. The
If elected, I will support and
uphold the Constitution of the
David King
Republican Candidate
For
“Options after School Bond Election Failed”
Dear Editor:
With the advent of the
political season, I implore you not to lose track of pending District 171 school
issues with regard to the failure of the “school bond election.”
The School Board, the governing body of the school district, has not
accepted the mandate of the voters and is on the verge of pursuing other options
to accomplish their original goals of new classroom add-ons, renovation and
change at Orofino and Timberline schools.
At
In the midst of
declining enrollment and a sour economy, this district does not need to indebt
us with new construction or unnecessary renovations. Their plan has been suspect
from the beginning when they shutdown the Orofino Junior High School (OJHS) as a
cost-savings measure. It’s obvious they used the resulting overcrowding as an
attempt to leverage the patrons to approve a bond to add-on classrooms at OHS
and Timberline.
On top of that, the
district renovated a dilapidated modular at the Orofino elementary during the
summer to house the kindergarten because of over-crowding generated by the
closure of OJHS. Where did the money come from to accomplish this renovation
project? How much was spent in name of cost-savings? What’s wrong with the
classrooms we have abandoned at the OJHS?
As patrons, become
activists and write letters-to-the-editor and contact each School Board member
with your concerns. They are: Alyce (Reuter)
Trelawney J. Bruce
Orofino
Americans Tired of
Dear Editor:
Once Americans revolted against
Today we face a monstrous
government which thinks daily of new ways to confiscate the money earned by
citizens and dole it out to other citizens in exchange for votes to perpetuate
governmental power. Entitlement programs were headed for failure before the
socialists added health care to the list.
If you are made of the sturdy
stuff of early Americans you should be outraged and energized to vote for
rational, Constitution supporting candidates in the coming election. If you like
having your hard earned income confiscated even before you get it home and then
paying additional taxes at every transaction with more and greater taxation
facing you at year’s end, then vote for the tax and spend socialists that
currently hold all power in the United States.
If you vote to continue the
expansion of socialistic government, as we have seen the past 19 months, then
you are voting to choke off freedom for your children and grandchildren.
Freedom or tyranny is the
choice on Nov. 2!
Charlie Pottenger
Dear Editor:
A few long-time Republican
friends and mentors broke ranks and endorsed the Democrat for Governor earlier
this year. They’ve been urging me to join them and I’ve listened carefully to
their arguments. In the end, I remain unconvinced and will vote to re-elect
Governor Otter.
My choice is influenced by two
observations.
First, Governor Otter has done
what the people of
Second, his opponent, by
contrast, has proven untrustworthy. This observation pains me, because the
argument most frequently used to entice my defection was that “unlike Governor
Otter, the Democrat shares my religious values.” Honesty in one’s personal and
professional dealings is a fundamental tenet of my faith, and yet I have found
it completely lacking in the Democrat’s gubernatorial nominee.
Such an accusation begs
proof. Earlier this year I chaired the association that represents
To my surprise and
frustration, that receipt was followed by a statewide press release thanking the
business community for withdrawing its website and admitting error. That was
simply untrue, forcing association board members to set the record straight. The
Democrat’s press release was a lie, designed to mislead the million Idahoans who
weren’t copied on the e-mail exchange.
On Election Day, I can’t say
my religion stays outside the polling booth. My value system teaches me the
importance of integrity. As I apply that to the key issues in this year’s
election, I will be voting for Governor Otter.
Trent Clark
Soda Springs
Trent Clark is a resident of
Dear Editor:
In
If you’re happy with the way
things are going in
Bill Alberts
Orofino
Dear
Editor:
When I think of a family
that possesses a strong moral commitment to God, to family and to country, I
think of the Felix and Sherry Nuxoll family. When Sherry made the
decision to run for the Idaho Senate, Eighth District, it was a decision that
was made with the full support of her husband and family, because that is how
they do things—as a family.
As long as I have known
them, they have been strong advocates of life which is reflected in the love
they have for each other and for each of their six beautiful children and three
grandchildren.
The pro-life issue is
one of the things that have always been dear to their hearts. I know with all
certainty that Sherry will reflect and aggressively defend familial and pro-life
values and rights if she is elected to the Idaho Senate.
I encourage all to
support and vote for Sherry Nuxoll for the Idaho Senate District 8 this November
2.
Kerry Uhlenkott
Grangeville
Dear Editor:
Carole Galloway is a District 3
Clearwater County Commissioner candidate. It is my opinion that Carole will do
an excellent job. She is dedicated to solving our problems in tough budget
times. She will work hard to solve the wolf problems, support weed control,
access to
Pete Curfman
Dear Editor:
“
The Constitution creates our
Republic and limits the power of the central government. However, we, the
citizens and our representatives, are slowly surrendering our founding
principles, individual’s freedoms and states’ rights to a domineering
centralized government.
Consider these facts:
Today, for example, the
federal government controls – without Constitutional authority – banking, the
credit and securities exchange, car companies, medical care, and unemployment
insurance/benefits.
The federal government
promises benefits but has no way to pay for them. Social security, Medicare,
government and public pension plans are examples.
Regulatory agencies such as
the DEQ and EPA or the Endangered Species Act limit economic growth potential
and our ability to compete internationally. Regulations that “protect” the
environment, natural resources and reduce energy usage are in reality controls
that curtail manufacturing, limit job creation and hurt farmers, families and
business. How many jobs disappear because we cannot utilize our resources such
as oil, coal, timber, or productive agricultural land?
Our representatives pass
legislation without reading bills that contain more taxes, more entitlements,
more bureaucracy and greater control over the economy and us. The role of
government is not to mandate behavior or buying habits. Yet we are being told
what light bulbs, toilets, showerheads, gasoline and medical insurance to buy.
For some time “we the people”
representatives and electorate, have ignored our founding principles of small
government and individual freedom. Today we are witnessing the destruction of
our Republic from within. The consequences of past and present policy decisions
are unsustainable debt. Irresponsible spending, corruption, greed of special
interest groups, laziness of some, and lack of personal honor in many.
Our votes will determine the
longevity and survival of our Republic. Will we falter and allow the government
to “take care of us” with more legislation? Will we encourage self sufficiency
and personal responsibility? Will we have courage to choose limited government
in order to protect individual freedom and maintain states’ rights?
Read the Declaration of
Pat Baxter
Dear Editor:
Since being elected to the
Idaho House in 2006, Raul Labrador has proven to be an effective pro-life
leader; he has supported and voted for key profile legislation throughout his
legislative career and has earned a 100 percent pro-life voting record. He has
voted to allow a woman the right to view the ultrasound image of her unborn
child before an abortion is performed on her, and he was also a sponsor of the
Conscience Protection Bill for health care professionals.
Raul has and is aggressively
opposing the Obama Health care law which will provide government funding for
health plans that pay for abortion on demand and which will lead to the
rationing of life saving medical treatments. For being such a strong advocate of
life, he has been endorsed by the National Right to Life Political Action
Committee.
His opponent Walt Minnick
supports a policy of abortion on demand and voted against an amendment that
would have prohibited federal funding of abortion on demand in all parts of the
Obama health care bill. He has also been indorsed by
Please join me in supporting
Raul Labrador, the only pro-life candidate running for the First Congressional
District for United States Congress.
Kerry Uhlenkott
Grangeville
Dear Editor:
John Allen has been a neighbor
and kind friend for all the 45 years he has been in
Sally Shawley