“One cannot claim immunity from punishment when one willingly and knowingly engages in an activity that one knows may meet with reprimand. After the arrests, members began shouting at and harassing police. If anything, the headline should read: heroic cops remain calm under pressure during antagonistic psalm-sing. But that wouldn’t fit the persecution narrative of innocent Christian martyrs, would it?” —Andy Johnson Continue reading →

“To be against mask wearing during the pandemic is to invite long-term health problems and death into your family, church and town. That’s not what Jesus would recommend, is it? Your pastor Doug Wilson is more than just controversial. He has been waiting for years for a moment like this to ignite a faux outrage against all liberals everywhere.” —Thom Anderson Continue reading →

For the record, Wilson would rather receive positive attention, but in the end any attention will suffice. File these letters under “any.” Continue reading →

“In general, you mask-resisters, why are you so exercised about this issue? Don’t you think your children might benefit from role models who speak out publicly against something of more consequence than temporarily hidden smiles on our neighbors’ faces? How about you teach them, instead, to fear autocrats, local and national, who flout laws, courtesy and common sense? Instilling that kind of healthy fear would be likely to produce a leader I’d be willing to follow.” —Gary Williams Continue reading →

“Likewise, Lewiston’s city department heads standing together in defense of excellent city manager Alan Nygaard is a profile in courage given the organized bullying they have faced from faux libertarians, professional noisemakers and Bundy-wannabes, for whom government is the enemy, specifically when protecting civil rights, public health and the environment, or otherwise promoting the public good.” —Chris Norden Continue reading →

Clever stuff: Give it two reads or more.

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