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Reader senses despair across the country

I sense the despair in the Black Lives Matter protests about the police action against our neighbors because of their skin and how I escape such discrimination because of my skin. It is our country’s despair. I feel the despair of having a president that ratchets up every day his grasp for authoritarian power. He is destroying our post office because he is afraid of our votes. Every evening I listen to what Trump has done and probably will do and I think no. No. He can’t do that, to both. And then the next night I discover that he did do what I was sure he couldn’t do ...

Running mate blames troubles on one source

I could go on and on about why Trump is the worst but I think today I’ll leave it to one Kamala Harris: “When other countries are following the science, Trump pushed miracle cures he saw on Fox News. While other countries were flattening the curve, he said the virus would just poof, go away, quote, like a miracle. So when other countries opened back up for business, what did we do? We had to shut down again. “This virus has impacted almost every country, but there’s a reason it has hit America worse than any other advanced nation. It’s because of Trump’s failure to ...

City, veterans at odds over parking issue

I want to write in regard to the parking situation in front of the American Legion Post 29. Since 1942, the American Legion has had its Post home on the corner of 4th Street and Railroad Avenue, also called Veterans Memorial Drive. Since 1919, the American Legion has had a presence in Elkins, including having two Posts along the same street. One governor of West Virginia was a founder of the Post, while another first served as Commander of Post 29 and also as an Alternate National Executive Committeeman. The American Legion has done much to ensure patriotism is spread throughout ...

Past post commander objects to decision

The city of Elkins has recently eliminated parking on Railroad Avenue at the American Legion Post Home. This was pushed through without regard to the historical use of this area and a complete disregard to the members and guests of H.W. Daniels Post 29. As a past commander of H.W. Daniels Post 29, I must protest this affront to our members and citizens most strenuously. The mayor recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This seems to be a direct violation of this law. When an explanation was requested, there have been a variety of excuses ...

Reader: Something new in the election cycle

Have any of you readers noticed something happening in the political fray of this election cycle? It’s something we haven’t seen before and, quite frankly, may not see it happen again for a long time. I’m talking about the exodus of many prominent and well known black politicians and business leaders who are fleeing from the Democrats and their outrageous, bizarre policies. They were paying attention to what went on in the Obama camp, with his arrogant attitude and failed policies that precipitated the decline in leadership from the White House, leadership that should have ...

Reader: Exception needed for veterans

“There is no parallel parking on the street in front of your house.” Authority “Such and Such” says as a city, we are required to do it. Find parking somewhere else in a safer place for your own safety. “Such and Such” will put a handicap spot around the corner from your house in case one is needed. The handicapped can walk easily from this spot to enter your house. Authority “Such and Such” has determined that you will be much safer. Not only will you be safer, the removal of parking from in front of your house will conform with our Downtown Streetscape which all ...