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Editor: At Mattole School in Petrolia this election season, the 5th through 8th graders spent a couple of weeks discussing the various propositions. According to my grandson, there was strong opposition to Proposition 19, and at the school ballot box it got only three votes (“Prop. 19, R.I.P.” Nov. 11). Assuming these children reflect their […]

Editor: Millions of California citizens demand and require cannabis (marijuana) through a legal and regulated market, so the next step is to stay the course (“Where To Now?”, Nov. 11). Proposition 19 organizers are already planning another proposition for 2012. Colorado is also preparing initiatives for the 2012 election ballot to legalize the relatively safe, […]

Editor: Thank you for the article on Humboldt County death rates, and the research conducted by the California Center for Rural Policy. This is important information to have in order to improve our health outcomes. However, I do think your subtitle — “Your odds of dying are higher in Humboldt County than anywhere else in […]

Editor: Of all the analyses of the local elections I’ve read so far, Joel Mielke’s cartoon stands out – his commentary on the consequences of the triumph of an individual’s ego and self interest over the common good is spot on, and needed to be said. One thank you note was missing, though. The one […]

Editor: Thank you for sharing the story of the “Family on the Corner” (Nov. 4). I live and work in this area and I have passed the family many times, wondering what their “story” was. I decided many years ago that giving money doesn’t help people “flyin’ a sign” to change their circumstances. When approached […]

Editor: I want to report another false Allison Jackson endorsement. An advertisement in both the Times-Standard and the North Coast Journal incorrectly and inappropriately listed me as an endorser of Ms. Jackson. The false ad may have also been included in other papers. Not only do I not endorse Ms. Jackson at this time, I […]

Editor: Thank you for “Chloe’s Legacy” (Oct 14). Tragically, transgender people often endure harassment and discrimination as well as suffering high rates of depression and suicide. Hopefully articles like this one and the bravery of Chloe’s parents in telling her story will inspire us all to be more open-minded, compassionate and better advocates in creating […]

Editor: I was happy to see one local newspaper finally raise its eyebrows at the dumping of business establishment cash into the local campaigns of candidates of a certain political stripe (“Interested Parties,” Oct. 14). It’s a disturbing, local version of what’s happening at the national and state levels where billionaires, the U.S. Chamber of […]

Editor: A few thoughts regarding the Happy Camp article, if you please. The offered definition of an environmental extremist: person who wants the United States National Forest to remain in its natural state for all citizens to enjoy and to benefit from the clean water, air and wildlife produced. My definition of redneck ranchers who […]

Editor: Thank you for doing the story about Chloe, the transgender teen who opted for suicide. As one who has known many transgender people over the years, I cannot think of a sadder way or reason to end one’s life. There is a long list of people we can blame, too: Islam, social progressives, Franklin […]

Editor: John Osborn was spot-on with his article about big money in the Eureka City Council race (“Interested Parties,” Oct. 14). It is apparent that certain interests in this town are blatantly trying to buy their way into City Hall. It also points out the futility of trying to put limits on individual donations. The […]

Editor: I am writing to make a clarification in a political advertisement in the Oct. 7 issue of the North Coast Journal. My name is listed in bold print under “Child Care Advocates” as one of those who endorse Allison Jackson for District Attorney in the up-coming election. On another line, in less bold print, […]