Category: Opinion

Dear Editor, The Kingman Marine Corps League wants to thank all who attended the memorial service that was held in the Veterans Park on Monday, May 25. Those who attended, masked and unmasked, were respectful of those around them. They did their best to spread out. I want to particularly thank the ladies from the Kingman Rotary who gave out masks for all who wanted one. The Kingman Young Marine Color Guard, VVA members Mike Beard who did the Pledge of Allegiance and Dave Stafford who handled our first ever streaming event, which is posted on the Kingman Marine Corps…

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, 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…