My dictionary defines “collusion” as a secret agreement between two or more persons for a deceitful or fraudulent purpose. The public may never learn what was discussed in Helsinki and that sure reeks of collusion. President Donald Trump has repeatedly called the Mueller investigation a “witch hunt,” but a lot of Russian warlocks were indicted. […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Trapping isn't 'family fun'
Bethel will host a trappers’ weekend in mid-August, billed as “family fun.” What will not be highlighted during that event is trapping’s dark side, which is amply revealed in the National Trappers Association Handbook by Tom Krause (2007). The actual language of the following excerpts, chosen at random, is too graphic to be published in […]
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Another side to wind power issue
Facts matter — all of the facts. We were astonished to read the editorial published in the Bethel Citizen on Aug. 2 in favor of wind development in Greenwood. It’s fine that they are in favor of wind development — everyone is entitled to their own opinion — however, the idea that the group opposed […]
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Residents can save their mountains
How often do people read an article about a wind power project in which the term “wind farm” is used? When most people think of a farm, they picture open fields and pastures where the hard-working owners practice good stewardship of the land to make it more productive. On the contrary, a “wind farm” only […]
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No benefits from a wind farm
The Greenwood wind tower vote will be at the Legion hall at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6. A “yes” vote will pass ordinance changes to eliminate the chance for 600-foot towers. It is imperative that those in favor of the changes vote to offset votes by those who are already, or hoping to, profit from […]
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Column was off base
We are responding to a column from the Center for Rural Affairs that was printed recently in The Bethel Citizen (July 26). It was titled “Are property values affected by wind farms?” The organization, based in Nebraska, is a nonprofit corporation aiding rural concerns in predominantly agricultural landscapes. The column didn’t specifically address other land […]
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Charity begins at home
Its a shame that these “United States” are no longer “united” just because the opposite party did not win the presidential election. People should root for the winner, no matter who won. Folks should all pull together. Isn’t it ironic that those people in the prior administration who complained about there being no support for […]
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Approve wind ordinance
We are asking voters in Greenwood to come out to the special town meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at the Legion Hall, with a hope that residents will vote “yes” to approve the proposed wind power ordinance to preserve Greenwood’s natural surroundings, including ponds and ridge lines. The local Ordinance Review Committee has […]
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Citizen legislators or career politicians
For too long, the American people have been demanding term limits for Congress, to no avail. The job approval rating for Congress has consistently been under 20 percent for many years, yet the incumbency rate has been well over 95 percent during that same period. If elections truly were term limits, the incumbency rate would […]
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Government's security problems
I can’t believe the government lets former employees keep their security clearances. How stupid can the people in charge be? I have never heard a lamer excuse than their replacements might have a question. Even small employers immediately remove computer access and badges from employees when they leave. No wonder the government has security problems. […]