“Guns don’t kill people. People kill people.” I am tired of that old saw. People don’t kill people by spitting on them. There are other means, but they are less effective and immediate. It is not only the homicides that could be lowered, but the suicides and “accidentals” that could be lowered if a gun […]
Marilyn Burgess
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M. Burgess: Where are gentlemanly Republicans?
I long for the gentlemanly Republicans of a few years ago when you could have a substantive, intelligent disagreement with men such as former Govs. John McKernan and John Reed. When you were done, you could respect them even if you couldn’t agree. Now, Republican extremists have taken over the party with the only goal […]
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In rebuttal, M. Burgess: Argument full of hysteria
I write in response to the column written by Reps. Mike Shaw and Aaron Libby (Sept. 7). As a retired hunter, I expect fish and game department officials to promote hunting in order to bring in revenue to the department and state from residents and non-residents. But I wish they would be a little more […]
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M. Burgess: Fair bear hunting will work
A couple of years ago a mama bear and her two cubs walked through a neighbor’s yard and were seen in the neighborhood for a few days. We all loved the opportunity to see them and used common sense in staying out of their way. They were never a problem and eventually moved on. It […]
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M. Burgess: Supporting the public
Douglas Rooks addressed for-profit insurance companies in his column Dec. 29. Those companies are only one part of the high cost of medical care. There are highly paid, efficient lobbyists for physicians, hospitals and other medical providers who donate large sums to politicians who will support their policies. Supposedly, government is there to protect consumers […]
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M. Burgess: Weaknesses in state government
This is in response to the Sun Journal article on state government audit findings (July 28). I think there are factors contributing to the many weaknesses in state government. — State employee reduction means not enough personnel to do the work. — Increased workload for remaining employees with many doing work they are not trained […]