Letters to the Editor

Pet owners – you must fight for your pets

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  • Jan 20, 2009
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Thank you, Reporter columnist, for gay-marriage column

Todd (Nuttman), I just wanted to thank you for your column in Saturday’s (Dec. 6) Kent Reporter (“Gay marriage not hurting anyone”).Awhile ago it was… Continue reading

  • Jan 16, 2009
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Everything from salt to toothless children

The snow job (column, “Note to Seattle: A little salt goes a long way, Jan. 7 Kent Reporter) did not mention the corrosive destruction of… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2009
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A rocket suit might have helped in snowy weather

Just read Rank D. Reed’s letter to you about “Mayor’s comments not welcome,” about the roads’ condition after snowfall, and he may not know it,… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2009
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Opposition to gay marriage not based on ignorance

Regarding your "opinion," ("Gay marriage not hurting anyone," by Reporter columnist Todd Nuttman.)You are certainly entitled to your own point of view. Now having said… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2009
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Thrift-store shopping a memorable experience

I have recently come to find that second hand stores have great one-of-a-kind items.

  • Jan 2, 2009
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Mayor’s comments not welcome – snowplows are

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  • Dec 29, 2008
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Education key to bridging income gap

“Two Americas ... one privileged, the other burdened ... one America that does the work, another that reaps the reward. One America that pays the… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2008
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Reporter column writer needs to check his facts

I would like to respond to the article by Todd Nuttman in your Dec. 17, 2008 issue of the Kent Reporter.First, he must have not… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2008
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Reader is glad to see Backstrom column in Reporter

We are conservatives and were delighted to read Walter Backstrom’s letter to the editor in your newspaper.I am glad to see you have balanced coverage,… Continue reading

  • Dec 23, 2008
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Weight-loss group celebrating 50th anniversary; Kent woman shares memories

I had lived in the city of Seattle for over 50 years and only moved to Kent about seven years ago. I have come to… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2008
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Marines’ sacrifice parallels that of Jesus

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  • Dec 4, 2008
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Police also need to focus on red-light runners

Hello: I appreciate the efforts of the Kent Police to crackdown on folks not wearing their seat belt; this is good.It would be nice, when… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2008
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Two-way radio offered reader a live road show

Yesterday morning my wife came into our bedroom and tossed a two-way radio next to me and then left for her morning “power walk.” The… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2008
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Columnist restored reader’s faith in journalism

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  • Nov 25, 2008
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Keep columns coming

Yes! I like the new columnist Walter Backstrom.At age 66 I’m beginning to understand courageous individuals who not only take risks, but comprehend the vast… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2008
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Columnist gave reader hope with his words

Dear Mr. Backstrom,Thank you for writing your profound and articulate commentary (Nov. 5, Kent Reporter, “It takes courage to be truly free”) about your political… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2008
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Pressure to have abortion can be tremendous

I think women/young girls are the victims of abortion. The pressure to have an abortion is overwhelming .... "I'm only 16. I'm scared. My boyfriend doesn't want the baby. My counselor will provide a ride to an abortion clinic. My parents are expecting me to go to college. My mom will pay for the abortion. The baby is defective.

  • Nov 7, 2008
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