Letters

To keep outdoor dining, don’t hide behind codes; change them

As I watch the Snohomish tent situation at Andy’s, I am amazed…

 

Climate column should include role of nuclear energy

In his recent column, Paul Roberts speaks in broad generalities without getting…

 

Climate change, nuclear war threat to life on earth

There is one sentinel topic that has received minimal media attention in…

 

Plastics are vital to health care

Regarding a recent letter warning about plastic pollution: For the past six years my wife spent much of her life in the ER, the hospital,… Continue reading

Where did Carolyn Hax advice column go?

Recently the Herald has replaced the Carolyn Hax column with Dear Abby. This is very disappointing as Hax has always given excellent, well-thought-out, creative and… Continue reading

Why did The Herald add an astrology column in print?

We live in times when accurate information and good science are vital. I find the astrology column disappointing. Herb Fox Marysville Editor’s note: The addition… Continue reading

U.S. must reconsider military spending, nuclear weapons

Americans oblivious or indifferent to the staggering U.S. military budget for 2025 would benefit from reading Daniel Ellsberg’s “The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of A Nuclear… Continue reading

U.S. must remain a leader of democracy in world

At one time, very recently, the United States’ democracy was looked on by free nations around the world as the model for freedom, prosperity and… Continue reading

Who is responsibly locally for Monroe school’s PCB contamination

Reading the Herald article on the Monroe Sky Valley Education Center victims’ lawsuit against Monsanto and its amoral, sociopathic, long-term touting of the safety of… Continue reading

It’s up to God to judge Trump’s, Biden’s faith

A recent letter to the editor questioned the Christianity of Donald Trump. I am a Christian who supports former President Trump. I am not a… Continue reading

RFK’s good traits don’t cancel out his conspriacy theories

A recent Herald opinion piece professed admiration for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., allegedly because he urges “comity”— generosity and willingness to consider other voices—in politics,… Continue reading

Set up single-payer health care coverage

I agree with a recent letter regarding health care spending. This country needs a single-payer insurance like most other countries. Not socialized medicine, but socialized… Continue reading

Health care coverage for undocumented an insult to taxpayers

I just read that Washington sate has been granted a federal waiver that allows undocumented immigrants to secure health insurance through the state’s Affordable Care… Continue reading

Sentence for animal cruelty should have imposed jail time

After reading the article about Blayne Perez shooting and mutilating wounded animals in his neighborhood and at the local park, I can’t understand why this… Continue reading

Until EVs, little concern shown for impacts of lithium mining

To all of the fossil fuel defenders who are now suddenly worried about the environmental impact of lithium mining, I have a question: What changed?… Continue reading

Thanks to Tulalip marine patrol after boat motor died

A huge thank you to the Tulalip Tribal marine enforcement staff for coming to our rescue when my outboard motor died. They quickly and efficiently… Continue reading

Torture, killing of wolf showed disrespect for life

On Feb. 29 in Sublette County, Wyoming, Cody Roberts intentionally struck down a juvenile wolf with a snowmobile, taped the animal’s mouth shut, then brought… Continue reading

Logging and replanting reduces more carbon emissions

I am responding to the recent exchange of letters regarding the effects of logging on carbon emissions. One letter questioned a previous author’s claim that… Continue reading

Biden has made country better place

A recent letter to the editor presented an argument against Joe Biden. Everything the author said from inflation to energy was just wrong. But, I… Continue reading

City of Snohomish property purchase was legitimate

A concerned citizen sent me a copy of a Facebook post by our former Snohomish Mayor John Kartak, accusing our the City Council of trying… Continue reading