| Letters
to the editor from this week's Chronicle:
To the Editor:
If you didn’t attend the performance of “Big Bad Musical” at Prairie
High School last week, you really missed something.
It was put on by the Drama Class led by Mr. John Eynon. It was
very entertaining! So much talent, in both acting and singing, came from
every member of the cast.
The school year is coming to a close, but please remember to attend
an evening of enjoyment next fall when the drama class will put on another
thrilling performance.
You don’t have to travel out of town to see a great show.
Bertie Forsmann
To the editor
When big government oversteps their rights and authority it is time
for States to re-establish theirs. To do this one needs to elect people
to State government who will not do the politically expedient thing but
have the courage to do what they have pledged to do and to remember who
hired them. Sherry Nuxoll is one such person.
We've witnessed the betrayal of many politicians both Democrats and
Republicans who forget "We the people" as soon as they reach office and
acquire an exaggerated opinion of themselves.
Having known Sherry for years, I've watched her do the right thing
when it would have been much easier to do nothing. Having a background
in business, Sherry will work for legislation which promotes and creates
an atmosphere in which jobs and private enterprise can once again flourish.
Being a member of the NRA, with a permit to carry, she will support
our constitutional right to bear arms. At a time when there are rumblings
of both Federal and Global legislation to take this right from us, Sherry's
stand on this is most important.
Sherry will defend the dignity of every life and the right to live
it without excessive government interference. I would encourage you to
vote for Sherry Nuxoll, State Senate District 8, as I will. She's a straight
shooter.
Cheri Seubert McDonough
Cottonwood
To the Editor,
As a result of the 2008 Primary Election, Sheryl Nuxoll and I were
seated as freshmen on the Idaho County Republican Central Committee.
I have found Sheryl to have core conservative principals, honesty,
capability, and that her integrity does not let her waver in search of
good press of popularity while casting her vote. Sheryl Nuxoll is not a
candidate that will analyze each person or group and then tell them what
they would like to hear.
Please join me and vote for Sheryl Nuxoll to be our GOP Senate candidate
from District 8 on the 25th of May.
John Solberg
Kamiah
To the Editor
This coming primary election we are faced with a decision for the Republican
candidate for senator in district 8. Upon viewing the voting record of
the current senator, I encourage you to vote for Sheryl Nuxoll. Sheryl
is a mother of six, a respected leader, and lifelong resident of Cottonwood.
Sheryl is a CPA who has worked and farmed with her husband Felix for 35
years driving trucks, combines, raising cattle and being the bookkeeper
and tax consultant for the family farm and ranch. Sheryl Nuxoll has a vested
interest in our region. She is a person grounded in her conservative values
supported by her belief in God, family and country. She is representative
of what we value in our community. Sheryl will bring a fresh voice and
new ideas to our district.
Thank You
Jim Chmelik
Cottonwood
Letter to the Editor:
I am weary of the government trying to turn our great nation in a “nanny
state.” I want to see us return to the tenets of our founding fathers,
such as limiting the size and scope and power of our government.
I want less government handouts so that our taxes can be lowered. I favor
the return of federal and state lands back into revenue producing status
for loggers, ranchers, farmers, and miners. I also believe in the 2nd amendment
rights for citizen to bear arms. And first and foremost, I am pro-life
from conception to natural death.
Therefore, I am strongly supporting Sheryl Nuxoll in her bid for the
Idaho Senate District 8 seat. If you agree that our government is heading
the wrong direction and you want to help bring our nation back to its original
beliefs, I hope you will vote for Sheryl Nuxoll in the Republican Primary.
Sincerely,
Nancy Connolley
Grangeville
To the Editor
I am writing this letter to recommend Kathy Ackerman for Idaho
County Clerk. This recommendation is based on Kathy’s overall qualities
of integrity, dedication, and hard work.
I have known Kathy for several years, but mostly through our
interaction in youth ministry in the Catholic Church. She is a volunteer
youth minister for St. Peter’s and Paul parish. It is here I have come
to respect and admire her overall commitment to service and care for her
family, community, and parish.
Kathy speaks words that are lived out on a daily basis.
In other words, her actions match her beliefs and intentions. She isn’t
afraid to show others what she stands for. This live integrity is
refreshing! It is here that the office of County Clerk can rest assured
that words will match actions and actions will take on meaning.
Kathy reflects dedication and hard work. She takes pride in her
vocation and puts forth selfless effort to any task she deems as important.
I’ve seen the time and effort she puts toward the youth program because
of her heartfelt concern and desire toward making a difference. I
stand in support of Kathy as she reflects and offers sincere dedication
toward a job taken seriously. It is with these qualities I rest in
complete confidence of Kathy Ackerman and recommend that you vote for her.
What she is, is what we need.
Sincerely,
Debbie Chicane
TO THE EDITOR
I often wonder if it is just me or are other Republicans having trouble
recognizing our own party. The newest and extremely frustrating example
is some who consider themselves leadership in the Republican Party are
opposing incumbent senator Lee Heinrich. The rub seems to be that
Senator Heinrich opposed H.B. 488 which would have granted a sales tax
exemption to a company which fixes airplanes in Ada County. Lee is
correct to oppose a bill which would benefit one company while shifting
the tax burden to all of his constituents in Valley, Idaho, Clearwater,
and Lewis counties.
Lee was obviously correct in his decision but apparently guilty of
offending leadership in the Idaho House of Representatives. To encourage
opposition to Senator Heinrich by Idaho Republican leadership is as confusing
and frustrating to me as it was when Republican leadership at the national
level threw Senator Larry Craig under the bus, a man who earned awards
and a standing ovation at the Idaho Cattlemen’s Convention last fall.
Senators Heinrich and Craig are both people who possess and legislate
the principles of the Republican Party. The opposition of this great
statesman by the leadership of our own party suggests I may need to work
to change leadership or change parties. I suggest we change leadership.
I encourage you to VOTE for LEE HEINRICH on May 25.
Phil Davis
Republican
To the Editor
Forces presently operating in our country have moved citizen patriots,
who have never considered running for public office, to come forward.
Sheryl Nuxoll is one of these. She has the integrity to remember
who sent her to the Senate and why. She is willing to make the hard
calls to save jobs and private businesses. She can be trusted to
uphold Idaho values.
I sincerely recommend voting for Sheryl Nuxoll for Idaho State Senate,
District 8, in the upcoming primary election on May 25.
Charlotte DeArmond
Grangeville
The letters below are ones we received but didn't have room for
in our print edition:
To the Editor,
Republican voters; I do not make many primary endorsements. However,
in regards to the 1st Congressional District race I am endorsing Raul Labrador.
The problems with politics today is that we elect folks that are not
willing to stand up for what is right. It is simpler and safer to be politically
correct, just keep your head down and not rock the boat. Raul Labrador
has proven that he is not afraid and is will stand up against the system.
Time and again he has proven his conservative convictions with votes in
the legislature that has ruffled the political feathers in Boise and D.C.
Raul Labrador has a proven track record. He is not just telling you what
you want to hear like his opponent.
Raul has also shown his leadership capability in the Legislature. Real
political leadership requires the ability to persuade your colleges to
follow your lead, when just your one vote is not enough to win.
We need a Congressman that also lives (not rents) in the District and
truly understands our issues. Raul Labrador lives in Idaho, his home is
in Idaho, his wife is in Idaho, his business is in Idaho, and his kids
are being educated in Idaho. Unlike his primary opponent!
Please join me on May 25th in supporting the next Republican Congressman
from the 1st Congressional District in Idaho, Raul Labrador.
Skip Brandt
Letter to the Editor
The Myth of Neutrality
by Joseph Warren Grammer
Today there is a phenomenon that could be called the “mediocrity syndrome.”
Simply put, it inclines the timid-fearful towards the gray area of “average”
or “mediocre”—shifting them into the neutral zone. Result: good doesn’t
appear good, nor the bad as bad. Hence, individual worth is obscured by
celebrating the ordinary instead of the exceptional.
John Lathrop, an English reformer, says that neutrality is soul-destroying.
“Neutrality is a myth, a glorified myth. Neutrality is a Trojan Horse,
professing some advantage, but being inherently full of danger. Neutrality
is not neutrality at all. It always favors the despot — adds to his power.
Neutrality favors nothing and no one. That is the great myth!”
He said, “If a man steals from his neighbor, his act is evil. If that
man happens to be your employer, his act is still evil. If no one questions
the stealing employer, on the ideas it would be better to remain neutral,
then the employer continues to steal. ... Moreover, real neutrality
refuses even to identify evil as evil.... By default, neutrality is the
great sympathizer and nurturer of evil. The most deadly enemy of righteousness
is not evil, it’s neutrality.”
Neutrality in a cause is the most blatant form of cowardice.
It allowing the tyrant more freedom to continue his totalitarian rule.
It allows the oppressor the freedom to take away everyone else’s freedom.
Neutrality helps the timid feel safe in their lack of courage; thinking
by ignoring the problem it will go away. Like the Ostrich with head-in-sand;
problems don’t go away. The silly bird only gets its tail feathers plucked.
God said: “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” (James
1:8) “I would thou were cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm,
and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.” (Rev. 3:15-16.)
Because of silence, the Neutralists are not entitled to liberty of
conscience; they are only entitled to that which they sanction by their
silence and mediocrity.
On May 25th we have a primary election. There is a solution to the
evils of corrupt government. Stand up and be counted. Vote Rex Rammell
for Governor.
Dear Editor
In a recent article one of the Census managers wondered why people
refuse to fill out census questionnaires. The article then goes on to tell
how that info is used to help big brother better manage the masses. "They"
then know where to "allow" growth and where to "direct" services. The info
is also used to determine eligibility for grants. The race questions weren't
dealt with.
To me all these are reasons not to answer. If all these bureaucratic
managers were fired their wages could be returned to the taxpayers. Then
freedom and economics would automatically guide us as it did throughout
the years as America became the greatest, most productive country ever
known. In those years liberty prevailed and there were no grants. Federal
taxes funded federal projects, State money did State projects, etc. Grants
only redistribute our money inefficiently to projects many of us would
not freely fund and moves all layers of government further from the people.
Grants really are about control.
As government has become more centralized, our jobs have been exported,
our forests allowed to rot, our economy crippled, our military weakened
and the treasury emptied. Maybe some people don't want to cooperate with
that. The census was setup to apportion congress. Let's stop with that.
Lucky Brandt
Kooskia
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
Idaho has always been the home for those who love Liberty. Lets
restore Liberty to this great state by electing a true conservative governor,
Rex Rammell.
Idaho's past governors have dumped the destructive Canadian
wolves here, thus destroying our game herds. They have given 2/3
of Idaho's land to the Federal government. Rex will take
back our lands from the Feds, thus restoring logging and mining jobs and
put people back to work. He will do a huge billion dollar tax cut
to stimulate our economy.
Why is the popular and well-known incumbent governor worried about
the Rex Rammell movement? Probably because even Butch Otter knows
that Rex is the man for the hour. Rex Rammell is the man for
the hour; the man for 2010; and the man for the next eight years.
Rex Rammell gives us the answers for the encroachment of government into
our lives. We cannot save the nation while there is extensive corruption
in D.C., but we can save the state of Idaho. Because of the 10th
amendment which states that the powers not granted to the national government
nor prohibited to the states by the Constitution of the United States
are reserved to the states or the people. Rex has pledged to assert Idaho's
10th amendment rights.
We need new blood and a man who has courage and integrity.
A vote for Rex Rammell is a vote for freedom. Vote on May 25th.
Robert Finch
Kooskia |
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