The snow job (column, “Note to Seattle: A little salt goes a long way, Jan. 7 Kent Reporter) did not mention the corrosive destruction of… Continue reading
Just read Rank D. Reed’s letter to you about “Mayor’s comments not welcome,” about the roads’ condition after snowfall, and he may not know it,… Continue reading
Regarding your "opinion," ("Gay marriage not hurting anyone," by Reporter columnist Todd Nuttman.)You are certainly entitled to your own point of view. Now having said… Continue reading
I have recently come to find that second hand stores have great one-of-a-kind items.
“Two Americas ... one privileged, the other burdened ... one America that does the work, another that reaps the reward. One America that pays the… Continue reading
I would like to respond to the article by Todd Nuttman in your Dec. 17, 2008 issue of the Kent Reporter.First, he must have not… Continue reading
We are conservatives and were delighted to read Walter Backstrom’s letter to the editor in your newspaper.I am glad to see you have balanced coverage,… Continue reading
I had lived in the city of Seattle for over 50 years and only moved to Kent about seven years ago. I have come to… Continue reading
Hello: I appreciate the efforts of the Kent Police to crackdown on folks not wearing their seat belt; this is good.It would be nice, when… Continue reading
Yesterday morning my wife came into our bedroom and tossed a two-way radio next to me and then left for her morning “power walk.” The… Continue reading
Yes! I like the new columnist Walter Backstrom.At age 66 I’m beginning to understand courageous individuals who not only take risks, but comprehend the vast… Continue reading
Dear Mr. Backstrom,Thank you for writing your profound and articulate commentary (Nov. 5, Kent Reporter, “It takes courage to be truly free”) about your political… Continue reading
I think women/young girls are the victims of abortion.
The pressure to have an abortion is overwhelming .... "I'm only 16. I'm scared. My boyfriend doesn't want the baby. My counselor will provide a ride to an abortion clinic. My parents are expecting me to go to college. My mom will pay for the abortion. The baby is defective.
Regarding Kent Reporter’s Oct. 17 online article, “We are our brother’s keeper? Kent merchant aids homeless.”
What a pleasant article about two people pursuing their values, an acknowledged win-win. It’s lovely to see people enjoying their life and helping others in a way that makes them happy too.
To Reporter columnist Walter Backstrom:
I recently read your article in the Kent Reporter and I’d just like to say thank you for your courage and your thoughtful words.
