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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kudos to the chief Editor, the Journal, This is a copy of a letter sent to Chief Darrin Moody of the Shelton Police about the Black Lives Mat- ter rally last month. A similar letter was sent to Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol. These letters make perfectly clear Mason County Democrats’ attitude toward our police and BLM. Dear Chief Moody, On behalf of the Mason County Democrats’ Central Committee, would like to thank you and the of- ficers in your department for doing an excellent job keeping Black Lives Mat- ter protesters safe at the rally on Sept. 6, 2020. Our members who were at the rally appreciated so many things they ob- served in your department’s actions. The police officers were not in riot gear, which in and of itself keeps ev~ eryone calmer. They wore face masks, demonstrating their respect for all of us. We all appreciate you and your staffs dedication to respecting and helping to protect our rights to peace- ably assemble and to free speech. We hope you know and understand that calls for reform and the end of systematic racism are directed against centuries’ long evils in our country, not against you or the majority of police officers. We believe that we are all working to achieve a more perfect union and appreciate your efi‘orts to- ward that goal. Gratefully and sincerely yours, Sandy Giachino Chair, Mason County Democrats Shelton Antibodies and elders Editor, the Journal, Wouldn’t it be sensational if COV4 ID—19 antibody tests were abundantly given out to people over 70 years of age and to all nursing home occu- pants? An antibody test would return an elder’s freedom to visit with family and grandchildren. Where is the em- phasis on antibody testing? Each day an elder is confined is easily equal to two weeks left in a young person’s life. Antibody tests that show that an elder has had the virus and now has antibodies would uncage that elder who may be con- fined at home or who is confined in a care facility. Does anyone disagree that freedom is more precious as one’s days are numbered? Only pushing copious COVID—19 positive/negative tests is not healthy to functioning society. Emphasis on freeing those with antibody immu- nity so they can return to a normal existence has been lost in the panic to target the unmasked. Irene Graham Union Voter guide omission Editor, the Journal, My voter guide has a shocking gap: zero information about Loren Culp, the man running for governor against \ ‘Jay Inslee. The mass media implies that Culp is a police chief from a tiny town and couldn’t possibly have the skills or experience to run a big state. Journal Letter Policy The Journalencourages original lettersto the editor of local interest. Diverse and varied opinions are welcomed. We will not publish letters that are deemed libelous or scurrilous in nature. All letters must be signed and include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number, which will be used for verification purposes only. All letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and clarity. To submit a letter, email editor@masoncounty.com, drop it off at 227 W. Cota St, or mail it to PO. Box 430, Shelton, WA 98584. ‘ How can a person make an informed choice when only hearing one side? Here is what should have been there: Loren Culp was born in Everett. His parents moved to Republic, where his father bought and ran the 10- cal hardware store. Loren left high school during his junior year and got his GED so he could go to work and get married. He and his high school sweetheart Barb have been married for more than 40 years and have two sons and seven grandchildren. Chief Culp joined the US. Army, 101st Airborne Division. He gradu- ated with honors from noncommis- sioned officer school and combat engi- neer school. He spent a year serving in South Korea. Leadership, organiza- tion, study and management skills learned in the military serve him well every day. Culp established a construction business in theOlympia area from scratch that thrived for over 20 years. Running a successful business does not happen accidently. Vision, cus— tomer service, budgeting, employee issues, tax and regulation compliance, and planning for the future are only some of the skills necessary to run a business in Washington. After building a successful busi— ness and raising a family in the west side of the state, Loren moved back “home” to the east side. He became a police officer in Republic and served as a narcotics and K—9 officer. He was promoted to sergeant, and then police chief. His life experience has uniquely prepared him for leadership of Wash- ington. He is familiar with both east and west sides of the state, has practi- r cal, straight-forward solutions for our issues today. To see his rational ideas on current issues, go to culpforgover- nor.com. Brenda Windom Shelton Seeing between the lines Editor, the Journal, Gregory Dallum of Grapeview suggested President Donald Trump was personally responsible for all the COVID-19 infections in the USA, perhaps the world. Gregory might be right. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wasn’t responsible for the many deaths in New York, even though Cuomo sent many COVID-19 patients ' to nursing homes where they inter- acted with other elders. The protesters not wearing face masks couldn’t have infected anyone; their motives were pure. The rioters aren’t responsible; fire kills germs and these all-American rioters were setting fires, so infections were impos- sible. Joe Biden couldn’t have possibly infected anyone; he hid in his base- ment for months and without human contact, cross—contamination is not possible. As Gregory said, he’s not respon- sible in any way. Keeping your head in the sand isa good way to avoid any contamination; disease or otherwise. That leaves Trump. Having town hall meetings is risky and unneces- sary. Why does the president have to come to your hometown to tell you the state of the union? Isn’t it presumptu- ous of him to think we’re important? We can wait for January and see it on TV like everyone else. Trump may have infected every new patient be- cause of all these town halls he’s hav- ing. What has Trump actually done to deserve re-election? Not much. Does the best employment record ever for blacks, women, Hispanics count? Does bringing home corporations to have many more USA-made products count? Does talking tough with China, North Korea, Russia, Iran matter? Does restoring our military strength mean anything? Does the value increase in your 401(k), 403(b), IRA, college fund, etc. OK with you? Does closing our southern border to keep out illegal drugs make you feel safer? Gregory is very astute to see these underhanded tactics. I’m simply not bright enough to see through the lies coming out of Washington, DC. I guess I should watch MSN BC and CNN more and avoid the radical lies coming from FOX News. Ardean Anvik Shelton Virus doesn’t lie Editor, the Journal, The people and authorities in and around Salem, Massachusetts, have decided to cancel their “Salem Witch” festivities for Halloween to prevent a superspreader coronavirus event in their community. I wish other leaders and communities would behave ac- cordingly. Dear Mayor and City Council of Stur- gis, South Dakota, saw where plus ofthe folks in and around Sturgis did not want this year’s motorcycle rally to hap- pen. To you Mayor and City Council ofSturgis, why did you let it proceed? How many people will get COVID-19 and how many of those will die? What is your personal liability, the City of Sturgis and the county’s, and for'that matter the State of South Dakota’s li- ability? Do your insurance companies really know the liability exposure that you and Gov. Noem put them in? Is there a chance that you could be charged with manslaughter for your personal actions concerning your deci- sions? V You and your governor, Kristi Noem, are “nitwits!” By you folks not taking the COVID-19 pandemic seri- ously and allowing the motorcycle rally in Sturgis to go ahead as sched- uled has resulted in a phenomenal rise in infections in the Sturgis area and for that matter in the rest of the nation. And because of your “inac- tions” a lot of people in South Dakota and in the rest of the nation are go- ing to die. What were you thinking or better yet doing? Oh yeah. All of you were supporting the Trumpster and his inept COVID-19 policies. Why? suspect incompetence and greed are the answers. My governor, Jay Inslee, essentially told Trump to “pound sand” about playing games with the lives of people in the state of Washington. Well, the Trumpster called him a “snake.” May remind you that “my snake” is keep- ing me alive, my family alive and the folks here in thestate of Washington alive. Trump said of the nation’s 180,000-plus COVID-19 death toll, “It is what it is.” That’s profound. So I am asking you, what are you and Kristi Noem doing for the folks in South Dakota and for the nation? From my perspective, you are kissing someone’s “butt” in DC. and not sav- ing your “butts” in South Dakota. I ‘ will gladly loan you a governor that listens to medical experts, follows the data and science, test thousands of people and gets lots and lots of PPEs for the first responders and medical folks and does not involve politics into the decision-making and keeps people alive. That would be a very novel idea in South Dakota. Next time you are in front of a mirror take a good long look. You will see both the “problem” and the “solution” at the same time. The problem is that you did not listen to the medical experts and you also voted for Kristi Noem and the solution is to listen to medical experts and to never, never, never vote for her again for any elected office. Good luck people and stay smart: better yet, stay alive. Sin- cerely, I Earl W. Burt ’ Bremerton Home rule now Editor, the Journal, Sex! Now do I have everyone’s at- tention? With our highly contentious commission elections coming up there is So much at stake for strapped Ma- son County residents. The current Board of County Commissioners is fraught with scandal and has a record of poor fiscal decisions racking up problems that taxpayers and future leaders will eventually have to deal with. Whether we want to admit it, the natural resource special intep ests wield the real control in Mason County and in doing so, aren’t paying their fair share as they consume valu- able Mason County resources. At such time that control can be quashed, our ' county will remain in its economically depressed doldrums as it has now for over 30 years. Unless changes can be made at the county leadership levels our only hope (home rule charter) can never be achieved. A fair and reasonable fee on natural resource products, including standing timber, will never be a real- ity without adding more voices to our county decision-making process with (home rule). This method of gover- nance reduces the chances of special ‘ interest corruption and influence, sending the power back to the people. I would urge the election of Ted Jackson to Commissioner District No. 1 and write in Tom Davis for District No. 2 against Kevin Shutty. These changes would finally put (home rule) and fiscal healing into reach for our citizens. Remember: Elections do have consequences. ’ Patrick Burke Shelton séé iEirERs, page A—6