Moscow-Pullman Daily News Letter to the Editor: “Raising leaders to follow”

Moscow-Pullman Daily News Letter to the Editor, September 26, 2020

“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

Saturday, September 26, 2020 |

Moscow-Pullman Daily News Letter to the Editor: “Moscow’s good governance”

Moscow-Pullman Daily News Letter to the Editor, September 26, 2020

“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

Saturday, September 26, 2020 |

Moscow-Pullman Daily News Letter to the Editor: “Please just wear a mask”

Moscow-Pullman Daily News August 31, 2020

“If Jesus were walking our streets today, do you think he would wear a mask in public? Would you see Jesus arguing over his civil rights? Would he insult or make fun of those who were frightened for their lives? Or, would Jesus discount the counsel of medical experts? Think of it, friends: The Jesus we preach was willing to experience humiliation, suffering, and death to save the people he loved. It seems to me, if Jesus would die on a cross for us, he would wear a mask for us.” Continue reading

Monday, August 31, 2020 |