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Understand and Defend Optimism

Dear Editor, Some say – 2020 was bad, 2021 looks worse. Perhaps. They call themselves realists. But let us not be defeatists. From fiery beginnings through WWII’s hardest-bitten battles, defeating infiltrators to derailing socialism (on multiple occasions), America has rallied whenever freedom is at risk. In the end, optimism is what turns the dial, takes the next hill, changes everything. Keep it. Yes, power-hungry socialists have managed to commandeer the Democrat Party, now hollow, haughty and dangerous. That is bad, sad and needs reversal. Yes, China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are looming, existential threats. Their influence must be contained, then rolled back. Yes, ignorance – and…

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The enemy within

Dear Editor: As I sit here and watch and listen to the House proceedings to impeach President Trump I am overwhelmed with a deep, insidious sick feeling in my gut and cosmic disturbance in my being. If there was ever any breach of conscience, common sense, honor, dignity or law, we are seeing it now being displayed without shame by the corrupt Washington Establishment. Oh doesn’t Pelosi look as if she is in her most glorious “High” Chair Woman Moment with her blue dress and matching designer mask. If the American people wanted to see sharks in frenzy they would…

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No class in defeat

Dear Editor, The “Trump supporter who warns of liberal communists” feels it is delusional to think Hillary Clinton displayed grace in loss, as a writer implies. I would ask you to give u your opinion of Trump’s behavior in loss especially the 6th of January uprising which Trump orchestrated and initially refused to intervene, until he finally was persuaded he said to the crowed, “go home in peace” only after repeating the lie, “I won … the election was stolen.” Earlier, while listening to Limbaugh and Gorka on the radio, I heard Antifa mentioned several times, however the television coverage…

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MCSC is ill-conceived

Dear Editor, The pending proposal to the Mohave County Board of Supervisors to designate Mohave County a Constitutional Sanctuary County (MCSC) is not simply redundant, since we live in a nation governed by a Constitution, but also absurdly ill-conceived. This proposed declaration appears to be based upon a group of citizens whose goal is to monitor governmental overreach and is currently focused on COVID19 restrictions. Their contention is that current restrictions regarding COVID19 violate their constitutionally guaranteed rights. I ask ’what about other’s rights to continue to live? Are these people’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness…

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Please, Stop the Violence

Dear Editor, Acts of violence against a marriage partner have never saved a marriage. Violent acts toward family members have never made a family happier. Typically, they create emotional and sometimes physical wounds that are never forgotten. Too many families have suffered because someone in the family became violent.  Violence in our communities and towns always results in pain, division and sometimes even loss of life. Violence typically brings the wrong people together to do bad things. No community, city or state needs this.  In times of war or enemy aggression against our United States, violence has been necessary. Acts…

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Please, Stop the Violence

Dear Editor, Acts of violence against a marriage partner have never saved a marriage. Violent acts toward family members have never made a family happier. Typically, they create emotional and sometimes physical wounds that are never forgotten. Too many families have suffered because someone in the family became violent.  Violence in our communities and towns always results in pain, division and sometimes even loss of life. Violence typically brings the wrong people together to do bad things. No community, city or state needs this.  In times of war or enemy aggression against our United States, violence has been necessary. Acts…

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