Regarding your editorial “Police work takes major public trust,” (March 7): I raised two teenagers, a foster teenager and have four teenage grandchildren. I have made it clear to all of them that when they break the law, or put themselves in a position of alleged criminal actions, that their rights become secondary to the safety and well being of the public and the police involved in the arrest.
Nothing is quite so exciting as looking into my laptop and seeing a beloved member of my family!!!!! Your fish art article was a joy… Continue reading
In Saturday’s paper, you said The Reporter had only heard from a “handful” of Kent residents objecting to the subject event at the ShoWare Center.However,… Continue reading
It was 1947 and I met an elderly Mongolian in Japan who was 114 years old and a direct descendant of the great Genghis Khan.He… Continue reading
The reactions the Kent Reporter received on their story of ShoWare Center’s booking of Lingerie Football League games was entirely predictable.
I was offended by the opinions of our local officials in your article defending an outrageous activity, Lingerie football, published on the front page of the March 21 issue. (“Leaders weigh in on Lingerie League.”)
I am a teacher in the Kent School District. I wish I could say those magic four words that so many teachers are expected to say: I love my job.
Mayor Cooke’s comment in your article (“Leaders weigh in on Lingerie League, March 21) is telling: “When we opened the ShoWare Center, we got into show business - and show business runs the full gamut.” Another way to say that would be “show business runs from classy to sleazy and ShoWare will get sleaze”.
Isn’t it against Washington state law to drive using a hand-held telephone? Why do drivers continue to ignore the law? If the law isn’t enforceable… Continue reading
You probably assume that when you don’t hear from your readers that you’re doing a good job. So I must share my disappointment with the… Continue reading
It always amazes me how far we will push the issue of pornography. Lingerie Football is just this.A father will take a son to a… Continue reading
I would like to second the negative comments regarding the lingerie football venue at our new Showare Center.This is right up there with the bikini… Continue reading
I am shocked that the city of Kent is allowing this sort of graphic retarded man candy to go on, let alone on Sept. 11th, a day that we should be remembering our country and the people who died. Instead men (and some women) will be watching this “football” match hoping to see a breast popping out or a slip of the tiny panty.
What a shock to open the Kent Reporter last Saturday morning to read (and see!) that the “Lingerie League comes to Kent.” Is that what taxpayers bargained for when they agreed (through their elected officials) to fund this center? Is there a Citizens Advisory board that has input into which programs are brought to this city-funded venue?
Dear Reporter, it was so good to see lingerie-clad female football players on the front page of the Reporter and know that the fields where families once watched boys and girls play soccer outdoors for exercise, fun and teamwork are now the ShoWare Center where families can sit indoors and watch scantily clad women play football.
“There has been no negative feedback so far to having women in lingerie playing football at the Sho-Ware Center.” (Kent Reporter front page lead story March 14, 2009.)
Lingerie football is insulting. As a 40-something female, I remember campaigning just to be able to play sports in high school. Not only were female… Continue reading
Your recent “Kent Opinion” notice (Feb. 28, “Quote of Note” by Amelia Earhart) was a unique incident for me.I am a World War II handicapped… Continue reading
As you no doubt know, Washington State and the U.S. are facing an economic crisis unlike any that most of us have experienced. This crisis has affected, and will continue to affect, every aspect of our lives.
While I often disagree with Mr. Walter Backstrom’s opinion, I occasionally read his column as a way to better understand the perspective of other members of our community.
