One reader’s perspective on educational costs | Letter
The recent street demonstrations by teachers for increased funding requires at least an attempt to give a little historical perspective to educational costs.
It takes 36 years for pay to double at an annual increase of 2 percent per year.
February 2, 2012
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Ban on cell phones useless | Letter
Banning all cell phone use while driving may not be the answer. Cell-phone use is addictive and is perceived by many as safe, especially when it is done hands-free. Addictive behavior is difficult to stop even when it is illegal.
February 2, 2012
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When freedom of speech goes too far | Letter
Outside the U.S. Post Office in Bothell Tuesday, there were two men standing outside the door holding “Impeach Obama” signs. At first, I was all for their practice of their right to free speech, I remember seeing the same thing during the Bush Administration. But then I saw the picture of Obama with a Hitler mustache and felt sick to my stomach. Apparently some people don’t know when to keep their sick thoughts in their own heads.
January 17, 2012
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Resident is worried about The Paradise Espresso stand | Letter
There are several reasons to worry about The Paradise Espresso stand located just south of Country Village.
January 13, 2012
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Not thrilled about story on 'costume-themed' espresso stand | Letter
I am writing to respond to your article about the new "costume-themed" espresso stand in Bothell by Country Village. I don't care about which part of Bothell it's in, as I care about all of Bothell.
January 9, 2012
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'A Golden Moment' in Kenmore provides humor | Letter
The Kenmore Reporter's coverage of 'A Golden Moment' involving Rep. Jay Inslee's awarding a gold certificate to Kenmore officials provided much humor.
January 9, 2012
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Occupy protesters are a welcome sight | Letter
YES! Occupy protesters ARE a sign of the times (Bill Hirt's Dec. 16 letter in the Reporter)… and it's a welcome sight.
January 3, 2012
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Kenmore writer's take on Obama, Occupy Wall Street | Letter
When I read in the Reporter that Mayor David Baker, who belongs to a political party whose members have demonized Barack Obama, met with the president, I applauded.
December 29, 2011
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No need to worry about The Paradise Espresso stand | Letter
I have visited The Paradise Espresso stand a few times, and the baristas there are friendly but not lascivious.
December 22, 2011
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Cain in the Department of Defense: 'truly hilarious' | Letter
I was surprised to see the recent "thought" from Robert Bryce on the Nov. 18 Reporter article about "Baker talks Kenmore with Obama, others" and his disparaging comment that our President was not qualified to be mayor of Kenmore.
December 19, 2011
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State should collect sales tax on all applicable purchases | Letter
I appreciate opinions regarding not raising the state sales tax and not sacrificing the education of our children to achieve a balanced budget. Part of the reason our wonderful state is running out of cash is due to tax-free shopping on the Internet. If you order a big-screen TV online and do not pay sales tax, then you are required to report that purchase and hand a check to the state of Washington.
December 14, 2011
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