Letters + Opinion

Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassin’s bullet (“The Crises We Face,” July 18). Some GOP congressmembers immediately blamed President Biden for provoking the attack. His sin: using the phrase “put Trump in a bullseye” in a phone conversation, a phrase he intended to mean his campaign should focus on Trump. Most people would interpret this […]

Editor: The following is an open letter to the Humboldt County Jury Commissioner (“Without a Jury,” Aug. 10, 2023): I fully accept my civic obligation to serve on a jury. I am ready, willing and able, nor do I expect any compensation.  No longer, however, will I allow you to waste my time. You sent […]

Editor: It is gratifying to read about the number of volunteers who donated their time and worked at the California Care Force Clinic the weekend of July 12 and July 13 (“Humboldt Lines Up for Free Care,” July 18). We are very proud of the volunteers from our Humboldt County chapter of PNHP/HCA/Medicare for All. […]

Editor: The fact that the DA declined to prosecute the majority of cases associated with April’s protests at CPH, and hopefully will soon dismiss the rest, shows that the administration’s spectacle was a big waste of time and resources (“‘Regrettably Deficient,’” Aug. 1). It calls into question if the high cost and violence associated with […]

Editor: I read your recent article concerning the student protest at the CPH campus. It blows me away to see what our schools of higher learning are producing and preparing for society. These are nothing more than woke, spoiled brat, young people who don’t have a clue about morality and what is right or wrong. […]

Editor: Many heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who logged several 10-hour days working to give free health care to so many of our friends and neighbors who lack basic healthcare access. Medical professionals gave their time and expertise and scores of helpers worked selflessly to ensure that so many were relieved of pain and disabilities. What a […]

Editor: Thank you Mr. Greenson for your editorial “The Crisis of Our Time,” and reporting on Project 2025 (“Huffman Talks Project 2025,” July 18). I think this issue will galvanize the majority of voters who would prefer not to have a huge police state and fewer checks on presidential power. Project 2025 has 140 members […]

Editor: I find myself disgusted by Biden’s hubris that he is insisting on staying in the race, and that we “should move on because I’m not getting out” (Mailbox, July 11) Their camp is blaming what they call “the chattering class” for “keeping it alive.” Wrong! You have exposed yourself as a liar who is […]

Editor: A heart felt “thank you” Mary Thibodeaux Lentz for writing the magnificent, poignant poem entitled “Dear Mr. Biden” that appeared in the July 11 edition. And, thank you NCJ for printing it. The poem represents the highest, purest form of political expression, in my opinion. It was doubly powerful for me because the Hope Creek/Ten […]

Editor: There is no burden the democrat regime in Sacramento isn’t willing to dump on suffering California citizens as is the pile facing us this November (“2024 Ballot Measures: What You Need to Know,” July 11). Here is the easy voting card, vote no on all except Proposition 36. Proposition 2 borrows another $10 billion […]