Letters to the Editor
Letter: Protection and respect for all
I applaud the leadership of Deputy Mayor Jessie Kiehl for putting forward an ordinance that would provide important…
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Letter: Rape custody case
If you read the May article, “Twice the victim of a rapist,” in the Empire, you may remember…
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Letter: Here’s an idea to bring in revenue
I returned to Juneau after three years of retirement to enjoy the Fourth of July activities and hear…
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Letter: To those who serve
To The local police, firefighters, EMS, and all who wear the badge, thanks from one of your own,…
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Letter: What you need to know about the new diesel generation plant
I was interested to read about Avista’s July 14 presentation to the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Here are…
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Letter: Peterson’s Pretzels car magnet “found”
I must admit I am embarrassed. In a moment of frustration, I submitted a Letter to the Editor…
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Letter: Your future is whatever you make it, so make it a good one
Back to the future, 2050, the state of Alaska is in financial crisis. The federal government has taken…
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Letter: Time to clean house
Months ago, as legislators gathered in Juneau, to begin a new legislative year, Gov. Bill Walker submitted a…
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Letter: Abstain from online lynch mentality behavior
I’m sending this message with my unconditional respect. We live in an age where cameras are everywhere and…
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Letter: Invest in renewable energy, not pipelines
In response to a recent statement by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on the need for more pipelines…
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Letter: Alaska’s resources should benefit all Alaskans
Alaska’s resources must be used for the maximum benefit of Alaskans. That is a constitutional requirement that the…
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Letter: Please return my pretzel magnet
This quick letter is in response to an incident that occurred to me yesterday. I am the owner…
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Graham rally reporting missed the message
I am disappointed in the reporting on the Franklin Graham Prayer Rally. It is sad that the main…
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Letter: Don’t cherry-pick justice
To the bishop who wants to insist on broader religious exemptions to ensure LGBTQ people can continue to…
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Letter: In response to Somerville’s and Bennett’s take on Denali wolves
Ron Somerville wrote an informed response to a previous letter writer’s (Joel Bennett) suggestion that the nearly extinct…
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Letter: Governor, the next cup of coffee is on me
Earlier this month, I wrote a commentary on whether or not the 2014 “Unity Team” of Gov. Bill…
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Letter: Denali wolves need support
Ron Sommerville’s recent rebuttal to an earlier offering by Joel Bennet’s plea on behalf of support for Denali…
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Letter: Have we finally had enough?
The British people, sick of big government nonsense, finally had the guts to stand up and say, “Enough…
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Letter: In response to Gruening on the whale sculpture
In his June 24 column regarding the whale project lawsuit filed by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Win…
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Letter: Protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination
The Assembly is now considering a measure that would extend protections against discrimination in housing and employment to…