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Monday July 6, 2009 - Tacoma, WA

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Letters HEADLINES

PUGET SOUND: Prevent loss of fishing gear

Published July 6th, 2009 - 12:05AM

The marine resources of Puget Sound received a tremendous boost June 30 when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the Northwest Straits Commission will receive a $4.5 million grant to remove derelict gill nets lost or discarded in Puget Sound.

HEALTH CARE: What’s so wrong with socialism?

Published July 6th, 2009 - 12:05AM

I’ve noticed that people who whine about socialized medicine are perfectly content with a socialist military.

SCHOOLS: There’s no need to look abroad for teachers

Published July 6th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Re: “Public schools go overseas to hire teachers, other staff” (TNT, 6-29).

MILITARY: Pullout saves money, lives, grief

Published July 5th, 2009 - 12:05AM

I have a simple idea.

TACOMA: Where’s emphasis on student achievement?

Published July 5th, 2009 - 12:05AM

It is comforting to know that the Tacoma School Board is pleased with Superintendent Art Jarvis’ performance (editorial, 6-26). Apparently, he has managed to address some long-standing issues facing the district. However, we somehow missed these accomplishments; our son was left behind in its quest to increase all but effective learning in the schools.

HEALTH CARE: Nonprofit is the way we need to go

Published July 5th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Richard S. Davis (Viewpoint, 7-1) claims that a public health care option “will be priced significantly below most private plans and quickly claim market share.” It might be so successful that everyone would choose the public option and drive private plans out of the market, he worries.

PIERCE TRANSIT: Is agency angling for more money?

Published July 5th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Doris Jairala, a personal acquaintance, was featured on the front page because the bus service she relies on for work is being eliminated (TNT, 6-30). This is a significant issue for her because her medical condition doesn’t allow her to drive.

HEALTH CARE: Keep government out of it

Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM

How do we, the people, stop government from taking complete control of our lives? It will be almost impossible.

BIKINIS: Using beauty to sell is nothing new

Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM

I am sure I am not the only one who noticed the Looking Back picture Thursday. I wonder if, on July 4, 1947, people reacted to the “bathing beauties” advertising the Pacific Air Exposition like they have to the bikini-clad fireworks salesgirls in Puyallup?

HEALTH CARE: Support public system option

Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Health care reform is a pivotal issue for me because our community suffers greatly from increasing costs, the need to provide services to the uninsured and a health care system under considerable stress as a result. There is also a deep personal element to my desire for meaningful health care reform that includes a robust public option.

JACKSON: Jackals circle for known and unknown

Published July 3rd, 2009 - 12:05AM

Re: Michael Jackson estate (TNT, 7-1).

BIKINIS: Be more worried about danger of fireworks

Published July 3rd, 2009 - 12:05AM

Re: “Sparks flying over Nearly Naked Fireworks” (TNT, 7-2).

HONDURAS: Coverage of coup inadequate

Published July 3rd, 2009 - 12:05AM

Again The News Tribune is unable to report political news of national and international importance which does not fit its politically correct bias.

FOURTH: Our freedom is worth a little noise

Published July 3rd, 2009 - 12:05AM

On July 4, fireworks will light the sky from the twilight’s last gleaming until the dawn’s early light.