THIS WEEK'S LETTERS (Last 7 days)
NEW Letters To The Editor - Send message to School Board -- vote no
- I urge a vote of "no" on the Walla Walla Public Schools' levy.
Letters To The Editor - Yes, hold officials accountable
- I agree with Vern Filan (U-B letter to the editor Jan. 27). Let's hold our government officials accountable.
Letters To The Editor - Teachers help youths become confident
- When something kind and dear happens to a person, that person often feels it is something to be shared. That is especially tr...
Letters To The Editor - 'Scare' tactics not appreciated
- I'm a long time resident of Walla Walla and after reading many letters to the editor I wanted to shed a different light on th...
Letters To The Editor - Corporations don't have grandchildren
- Corporations are people; we all know that. God knows that too, and He loves them the same as all His children.
Letters To The Editor - What about Bible's definition of marriage?
- If you would prevail upon us to accept your definition that marriage, in support of including homosexual unions, is a "commit...
Letters To The Editor - Be an 'intentional' citizen -- vote
- Soon, all city residents will be asked to vote on various ballot issues. I don't think that anyone cares about my recommendat...
Letters To The Editor - Self-regulation has not worked
- On Jan. 21 I was listening to The Prairie Home Companion. One of the guest performers was Leo Kottke. He sang a song he ident...
Letters To The Editor - Hmmm, what will our 'diversity' bring?
- We have become a nation of diversity. Being a diverse nation it is imperative we embrace the laws of faiths and the freedoms ...
Letters To The Editor - Money now is oil
- World War II, World War I and the Napoleonic conflagration -- the big recent wars of the West -- were provoked by the jealous...
Letters To The Editor - Sharia law could be a threat
- Whether or not I always agree with them, Paul McCaw's opinions usually supply food for thought. That said, I would like to ch...
Letters To The Editor - School teachers do great job
- I am 10 years old and am in fourth-grade at Green Park. I have a fabulous teacher, Ms. Tobin. I also get to go to the Explore...
Letters To The Editor - Society wrong to move against free thought
- I hope every Christian who reads Lydia Whipple's letter in the Jan. 23 U-B writes an affirmation. I hope the U-B is swamped w...
Letters To The Editor - Do schools provide superior education?
- Slogans are such mindless things."Vote 'yes' for our children!" proponents of the four-year school levy chant, as if voting n...
Letters To The Editor - Why are needs of some ignored?
- I'm in a quandary. Today I sat at my computer writing a letter for my sister. This letter is to help her apply for special ne...
Letters To The Editor - Levy support example of Walla Walla's generosity
- Residents of Walla Walla continue to amaze me as they continually put others before themselves. I serve on four local nonprof...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Couple ready for gay marriage in state
- We’re not sure how long ago we first met, but we sure remember when we married! It was August of ’05, Vancouver, Canada.Day’s...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Romney’s business expertise needed
- On this day of the so-called "State of the Union" address, or better known as "the latest campaign speech," I am trying to ge...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Continue strong support for education
- Ten years ago Abe Roberts hired me as a social studies teacher at Wa-Hi. Walla Walla is a special place that became home for ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Don’t leave valuables in plain view
- A person may think I would be surprised, shocked or appalled at the number of thefts of items from vehicles over the past man...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Christians need to stand up
- I am writing in support of Lydia Whipple’s letter to the editor about Christians needing to stand up. I so totally agree that...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Dayton students are worth it
- With nearly 25 percent of the Dayton School District’s budget having to be covered by the local citizenry, the state clearly ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Democracy in serious danger
- I'd like to add my thoughts to two excellent earlier letters concerning the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United vs...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Help light the fire in minds of children
- According to Robin Cook, "Education is more than a luxury; it is a responsibility that society owes to itself."Public educati...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Religion best kept in the home, churches, etc.
- I would like to respond to the letter of Jan. 23 by Lydia Whipple. I understand her concern, but I just have a couple of ques...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Leave LaVerne Filan alone
- I appeal to a higher law and law-giver. Man's environmental and related laws do not supersede the laws of the law-giver.LaVer...
Letters To The Editor - Let's continue to support education
- Vote yes for kids. There are many programs and people in the Walla Walla Public Schools that depend on school levy tax dollar...
Letters To The Editor - Support urged for Dayton schools
- Historical records indicate Dayton was among the first of Washington's communities to support public education and has contin...
Letters To The Editor - Funding of bus garage still a concern
- Thus far the Walla Walla School Board has refused to publicly acknowledge its misguided management in connection with the Edi...
Letters To The Editor - School offerings must remain extensive, varied
- When my wife and I moved to Walla Walla we were impressed by the intense community pride and civic engagement on the part of ...
Letters To The Editor - Institution of marriage will be compromised
- James Madison authored the following words. "We have staked the whole of our political institutions upon the capacity of mank...
Letters To The Editor - Language does matter in legislation
- The U-B Jan. 20 took the editorial position that the word "marriage" should be stretched to include any "committed, long-te...
Letters To The Editor - Teachings in the Scripture don't evolve
- Once again we are told that society has changed and we must change with it.
Letters To The Editor - Lawmakers shouldn't waste time on uniforms
- I believe it was irresponsible for our own Rep. Maureen Walsh to introduce House Bill 2346 without looking into all aspects o...
Letters To The Editor - Buy uniforms from private sector
- Response to U-B editorial of Jan. 19:Once again the Union-Bulletin editorial staff has missed the point and failed as a genui...
Letters To The Editor - Drive speed limit to and from Bluewood
- You pay money for gear, for gas, for a lift ticket and for food during the day. Let's face it, skiing and snowboarding are no...
Letters To The Editor - Take stand against discrimination
- It is time for our elected officials to take the courageous and correct stand and vote "yes" for SB 5793, the same-sex marria...
Letters To The Editor - History defines 'marriage' as between man, woman
- When I see a car drive by with "Just Married" written on the windows or see a bride dressed in a beautiful wedding gown, I sm...
Letters To The Editor - Inmates should not have access to uniforms
- Your Our Opinion editorial piece, "Continue to have inmates make prison officer uniforms" (Jan. 19), correctly recognizes the...
Letters To The Editor - Christians need to stand up
- We are Christians. I heard yesterday about a 10-year-old girl in New England who says she is an atheist. She didn't like havi...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - It's time for campaign insurance
- It's a campaign year and advertising's already blitzing. The candidates and their super PACs are spending millions trying to ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - It's time to elect new politicians
- Americans seem to have very short memories. Back in 2008 I don't remember any business owners or CEOs saying they no longer c...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Reform of our political system is needed
- Washington is broken. Three problems cry out for solution: the absence of responsible government; the role of money in politi...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Walla Walla needs a true hobby store
- I wish to comment on a subject that is truly dear to my heart, and that subject is "Hobbies".I have been a hobbyist now for a...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Religion will again be an issue
- With presidential politics now in full swing, the phrase "separation of church and state" will be shoved down our throat agai...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Salmon would do worse without Idaho dams
- Reed Burkholder from Boise wrote to the U-B again advocating removal of the lower Snake River dams. He claimed that with six ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Support school levy and street repairs
- Like is the wrong word to attach to taxes.Personally, I like policemen and firemen. I appreciate the idea that we share the c...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Future of our children is valuable
- Having lived for more than 20 years in this community, 10 as superintendent of the Walla Walla Public Schools, I have experie...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - We must prepare for attack by Iran
- There is a possibility the United States will be attacked by Iran within the next two years. The Iranian leaders say they wil...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Make choice to benefit our children
- I know we are all more than a little weary of thinking about money, both personally and civically.Nickeled and dimed, nickele...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Support for schools makes Walla Walla attractive
- When my husband and I first researched Walla Walla for his new job, one of the good things we discovered was this community h...
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