Letters to the Editor
What a lesson in democracy
The Bellevue School District has decided to censor the President of the United States. OUR president is speaking…
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School censorship on speech wrong
We recently moved into the Bellevue School District in order to ensure that our kids would be able…
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Rep. Joe Wilson deserves support
Here is my very brief take on the Rep. Joe Wilson uproar (calling Obama a liar): 1. Rep.…
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Backstrom’s view of baseball on target
I am writing to let Walter Backstrom know that I am in complete agreement with his recent column…
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Finish up, and then go home
My thanks to Bill Hirt for his insightful letter (East Link system not rapid transit) in the August…
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Continue to speak out
I read Walter Backstrom often and there is always a nagging question afterward – “What kind of guy…
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Light rail has long-term benefits
Mr. Hirt seems to miss the fact that “rapid transit” is a generic term not to be used…
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Light rail always will face limitations
Mr. Lee’s comments regarding light rail’s future benefits is right when he compares East Link to the effective…
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Let’s base light rail discussion on facts
I recognize that Mr. Hirt has strong personal feelings on preferring more buses to additional rapid transit rail…
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Why John Carlson is wrong on health reform
In his article “A health reform plan that actually works” John Carlson promotes two models for health care…
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Backstrom column tremendously needed
Walter Backstrom’s recent column, “Three balls and two strikes,” was outstanding. It was very articulate, plain-spoken, and tremendously…
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Carlson misses the point
John Carlson misses the moral of his own column (Bellevue Reporter 8/19/09). The woman with government sponsored health…
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County should reject ‘transfer-of-development-rights’ scheme
The King County Council should reject the County Executive’s proposal for a “transfer-of-development-rights” scheme, Code Chapter 21A.37. The…
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East Link a long way from rapid transit
I would have thought that Mr. Gillis, with two masters degrees from Stanford dealing with transportation issues, might…
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Light rail superior to buses
In all due respect and in my professional and personal opinion, I must take exception with Mr. Hirt’s…
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Backstrom speaks his mind
I’m a Christian dad who lives with my intact family in Bellevue, and I really appreciate Water Backstrom’s…
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Light rail hurts quality of life
I really hate to disappoint recent letter writer Bob Givin, but he is definitely wrong, together with Susan…
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Cost of government keeps getting more
August 17 marks the annual Cost of Government Day for Washington state. This means that Washington citizens work…
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Backstrom’s voice needs to be heard
I enjoy reading and agreeing with many of Walter Backstrom’s columns and the last one, “I’m mad as…
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Blocking light rail wrong
I heartily support Harvey Gillis, who recently wrote to express opposition to Kemper Freeman’s ill-conceived lawsuit to block…