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Second Amendment framers were concerned about power of government

The Jan. 30 issue of The Beachcomber included two letters to the editor that disagreed with an earlier…

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Stalemate over Mukai farmhouse has gone on long enough | Letter to the Editor

I wonder how long Island Landmarks board members J. Nelson Happy and Mary Matthews are going to keep…

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Maybe Islanders should buy the Rhody | Letter to the Editor

Perhaps we (Vashon Island residents) could form a group to purchase the Rhododendron and run it back and…

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‘Lincoln’ reminds us of the rights of the unborn | Letter to the Editor

On a recent Sunday afternoon my family and I saw the new movie “Lincoln.” I couldn’t help but…

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Taking up arms against the government is not protected | Letter to the Editor

I enjoyed the recent Beachcomber discussion of the Second Amendment. However, I must disagree with two statements made…

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Interpretation of Second Amendment has strayed far from its roots | Letter to the Editor

I agree with the author of a letter in last week’s paper that the National Rifle Association, as…

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India Castle was a talented and kind-hearted woman | Letter to the Editor

India Castle was a young woman I’ve known for many years, back from my old library days.

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Words are important, no matter the source | Letter to the Editor

Regarding Bill Ameling’s defense of his use of inappropriate language at the recent park board retreat (“Beachcomber failed…

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Ameling’s problems are of his own making | Letter to the Editor

Bill Ameling has devoted almost three decades to the Vashon Park District and deserves our thanks for his…

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Let’s find common ground in debate on guns | Letter to the Editor

What is at issue for me goes beyond the “gun control debate.” It’s the fact that there is…

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Violence caused by a murderer, not by the NRA | Letter to the Editor

I was very dismayed by the recent opinion piece published by the Beachcomber editor (“It’s time to confront…

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Many Vashon gun owners support reasonable action | Letter to the Editor

I attended the community meeting last Tuesday night about sensible gun regulation and was pleased with the civility…

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Many people made 2012 great for the care center | Letter to the Editor

As outgoing president of the Vashon Community Care board of directors, I want thank those who helped make…