Category: Opinion

Dear Editor, As our community starts to reopen, I’ve observed how some are throwing caution to the wind. We still need to practice some social distancing and take precautions. I read recently that they have found one new case of the COVID-19 in Needles. The serious implications of how contagious this epidemic is could restart this whole situation again. Seeing several cars with different types of license plates here is scary. Most of those I saw were from California. Isn’t this state on lockdown because of the COVID-19? Although I am for re-opening our state, I’m curious as to why…

Dear Editor, Well, we’ve finally done it. We’ve reached the day of confusion and division. We’ve managed to convince ourselves we are doomed if we reelect President Trump or that we’re stupid if we don’t elect Biden. With both sides demanding that we follow the rules of uncertainty and blame the other party for the mass confusion and fumbling of the COVID-19 epidemic, it’s enough, and I mean “enough”. Blame mother nature for that and take the time to reflect on the truth. As I recall, Biden didn’t do anything when he was vice president. I hardly recall him even…

I, for one, appreciate The Standard’s policy of printing letters from readers who want to express their opinions on varying subjects. It is also wise to include your disclaimer that views are not necessarily those of The Standard. That said, I found Sen. Allen’s letter from the May 6 edition amusing and quite questionable when she writes, “I am also concerned with the low-income students who are attending our state’s private schools.” I wonder how many low-income families can afford private learning institutions for their children. Then there is the letter writer who opines as she, “understands it, under crisis…

Dear Editor, A butterfly is a symbol of how delicate the heart of a mother is. Although it can be easily swayed by the wind, it is strong in flight to withstand wherever the wind may take her. She is busy doing for the good of her family, collecting all they would need to survive. It is in the struggles of life that her true colors adorn her. Her struggles make her stronger and more determined to succeed in all she puts her mind to. Silently sitting near her children, ever so watchful, that nothing will harm them. It is…

Dear Editor, I realize that this is not a time to be bringing up politics and the 2020 elections, however, it seems to me that there is some very fancy footwork going on in our nation’s capitol. Rumor has it that the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, does not want to call the House of Representatives back into session until after the first of the year. Interesting! As I understand it, and I freely admit I may be wrong, if the Speaker of the House wants to, she can delay the election until whenever she wants using the COVID-19…