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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…

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Beachcomber failed to provide context in editorial on park district | Letter to the Editor

The recent Beachcomber editorial about the park board retreat (“The park district and the power of the spoken…

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We all need access to restrooms | Letter to the Editor

I read with interest Mark Nassutti’s piece about his unfortunate experiences in Island Center Forest. What gave credibility…

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Hunters often leave offal behind in the woods | Letter to the Editor

I have my own story to add about hunting and Island Center Forest. Two days after the close…

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High costs of Chetzemoka don’t add up | Letter to the Editor

It would have been interesting to hear specifically why Washington State Ferries attributed schedule to the cost increases.…