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Letter to the Editor: A rebuttal on Trump’s economics

The writer does not understand Trickle-Down Economics. Let me try again. Facts are the wealthy got 80% of the tax breaks and everyone else got the remainder. Between 2017, tax law change, and 2020, COVID-19, the deficit increased $10 trillion. This turns out to be a tax on everyone’s ...

Letter to the Editor: Importance of parenting

Parenting is not a trivial pursuit when it comes to living among people. Harmony of getting along can be related to determination as well as what one is taught. Recently, there have been many comments about Mr. Harrison Butker’s commencement address. The famous Kansas City Chiefs kicker ...

Letter to the Editor: Freedom teachings

I would like to introduce readers to a profound body of spiritual knowledge known as the Freedom Teachings, also referred to as MCEO (Melchizedek Cloister Emerald Order) teachings. Rooted in ancient wisdom and cosmic awareness, the Freedom Teachings provide a detailed exploration of human ...

Letter to the Editor: Sumner School – we’re stepping up!

For a number of years now, the responsibility for preserving and furthering the legacy of the Sumner School in Parkersburg, W.Va., has been “in the hands” of the Sumnerite Association, Inc., In a real sense, as so clearly and correctly stated by a letter writer a few days ago in this ...

Letter to the Editor: Take care of ALL parks

Last Saturday morning, I parked in the parking lot at the Al Smith stage in Southwood Park. I had heard about the stray cat problem, and I decided to check it out myself, as the problems seem to cross various City departmental lines. I approached the stage about 10:15 a.m. and I saw three ...

Letter to the Editor: Rebuttal to letters from 8/25 and 8/31

The writer disparaged my “suckers and losers” comment about Trump’s regard for service personnel, which he said came from “fake” news. Let’s cover the two comments separately. The writer claims without mentioning names that the people close to Trump deny he said that. My reply is ...