It seems that many people in our society have confused corporatism with capitalism. This is unfortunate because it has mislead many socialists into thinking that more government regulation can repair the problems that corporatism has created. True capitalism can only work well in a free market economy. Our corporate manipulated market is far from a free market economy.
Johnson Creek
I was recently honored by being named a “Community Treasure” by the five-state Pride Foundation and also selected as the “Citizen of the Year” by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce. I am grateful for this opportunity for me to express my heartfelt appreciation to all who were involved, but especially to relate my knowledge that no one person accomplishes worthwhile efforts on behalf of the community.
James Pappas’ letter (“Show your support,” Nov. 22) is an exemplar of 1984 style “double-speak.” Big Labor’s touted Free Choice Act is, in truth, a means to steal away an individual’s right to a secret ballot in a union-organizing election, meaning it should be truthfully called, “No Choice Act.”
Kudos for the article written by Jan Harrison (Saturday Nov.8). City council members please read and keep a copy of it on your desks! I for one do not want my taxes raised for this city hall fiasco.
Political climate
We have all heard it is a long, hard climb to the top and a quick, slippery fall to the bottom.
It seems many people in our society have confused corporatism with capitalism. This is unfortunate because it has mislead many socialists into thinking that more government regulation can repair the problems that corporatism has created. True capitalism can only work well in a free market economy. Our corporate-manipulated market is far from a free market economy.
City Hall
Council’s painted into a corner
Re: “New city hall could be a lesson,” Herald, Nov. 1.
In the city’s ongoing struggle to find a way to finance the new city hall, I almost find myself with sneaking sympathy for its plight.
I am humbled and heartened by your vote. I believe it validated that I have been listening to you, and working for you.
Gene Bullock’s letter (“Fear tactics didn’t work,” Nov. 8) exemplifies how out of touch a person can be when it comes to evaluating the so-called religious right. Being a Christian and supporting traditional values seems to initiate a plethora of objections. Listening to the pro-choice mantra, they claim to be fair and balanced. The problem is, if your choice is the sanctity of life the sanctimonious pro-choice supporters go berserk. Therefore you basically have no choice. Why doesn’t the left call their position exactly what it is: pro-abortion.
Scandia Creek
Who were those masked volunteers?
They came on a snowy cold April Saturday and descended on the beach at the mouth of Scandia Creek. There must have been 30 or more dedicated volunteers.
All day long we watched them pull up and remove the ugly rebar that has scarred the inlet for many years. In mid-October the job was finally finished and they silently left us, as they came, with a cleaner and more beautiful creek.
I believe the election results were a repudiation of mean-spirited bigotry repackaged as “religious values.”
Barack Obama
I want to say thanks to all the Republican sign wavers who were out in the rain last Saturday at the corner of Ridgetop Boulevard and Silverdale Way.
North Enders sound off on state candidates.
North Enders sound off on county candidates.
NK community pool
Pool coordinator welcomes all
As the new coordinator of the North Kitsap community swimming Pool, I would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support of our pool. Having only been here a few weeks, I’ve felt nothing but acceptance and warmth from this community and none more so than from the pool patrons. You should also know that there is an outstanding staff of lifeguards and water safety instructors at our pool – they are exceptionally well trained and positive people who work well together to make our pool safe and fun to visit.
Albert Einstein once said insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. I’ve lived here for more than 14 years. I am amazed each election cycle to see the same Democrats re-elected after everyone I hear from complain about all of the additional taxes and spending the taxpayers here have shouldered as a result of the policies of the very same Democrats.
