Letter: Are we ‘safe’ with John Lawrence?
To the editor:
My name is Sue Walker, and I am the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 13.
I read your editorial assessment of the upcoming election on November 6th (Chescotimes 7/28/18) with great interest. You encapsulated a number of issues regarding our nation and state, and you predicted how the election will ultimately hurt the Republican party. Your piece was quite generous...
Letter: Better laws could have preventing shootings
To The Editor,
The gun control debate has been torturing the US for months now. The shootings at the Waffle House and Parkland could have been prevented by better laws and restrictions on guns. The Bump Stock should just be plain outlawed and ARs should have heavy restrictions.
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Letter: Barrar voted to silence our voices
To The Editor,
This past week our current Representative, Stephen Barrar (R-160), voted to silence our voices. Stephen Barrar voted to pick his constituents rather than let the constituents pick their representative.
This is not a new strategy to remain in power. This strategy started long ago, and is most glaringly evident by the old 7th district map. In 2011, when Pennsylvania redistricted the Congressional...
Letter: Turzai rebuts column on redistricting fight
To The Editor,
Your recent editorial regarding the League of Women Voters v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania redistricting lawsuit leaves out some important facts, which your readers should know.
Please note that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed the 2011 Pennsylvania congressional map by a vote of 136-61, with 100 Republicans voting “yes” and 36 Democrats voting “yes.” Passing...
Letter: Thoughts and prayers are not enough
To The Editor,
By now you have heard the sad but all too familiar news of another mass school shooting. This is the 18th school shooting of the year and it’s only February. It seems that our politicians only response to these horrific acts of violence is to offer thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. While thoughts and prayers are well intended, it is action that is needed to...
Letter: Phony tax plan won’t stimulate the economy
To The Editor,
Phony Tax Plan Won’t Stimulate the Economy
Despite the insistence of Senator Pat Toomey, the tax overhaul before Congress will NOT stimulate the economy. Here’s why:
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Letter: On Borough Council, an apology is in order
To The Editor,
The following is an open letter to my colleagues on the Kennett Square Borough Council:
Dear Doug, Jamie and Geoff,
On January 4th, 2016, all four of us voted to appoint LaToya Myers to an open seat on Borough Council. Since then, she has served with distinction, especially on the Finance and Chief of Police Search Committees, where we have seen her fight hard for the...
Letter: Donze’s experience makes the difference in DJ race
To the Editor,
I completely agree with Mike McGann’s recent article, Mr. Iacocca is a very nice guy and community activist but we’re looking to elect our next district justice and need to do so carefully.
As a licensed attorney and registered Democrat, I’m most concerned with putting the most qualified candidate on the bench. Community activism should be applauded on all levels but in our...
Letter: Keep ‘Indians’ but embrace true Native Americans’ history
To The Editor,
Football season is just starting for the Unionville-Chadds Ford Indians. Parents and coaches shout “Go U” to the players. Its catchy, but it struck me as odd that “Go Indians” is never heard. Asking around it seems parents are shy about the school’s mascot. Reading between the “let’s not go there” responses I’ve gotten to the topic led me to believe many feel...
Letter: In support of Eric Roe