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Places like Portland have shown us how easy it is for disruptive forces to infiltrate what starts as a good cause and turn it into a lawless mass of rioting and destruction.
Read moreBastrop County working families are fortunate to have three candidates on their 2020 ballots who have been endorsed by the Workers Defense Action Fund. C
Read moreDear Editor,
While I have had many thoughts about articles and opinions I’ve read in the Courier over the years, and previously chose not to write in response, the opinion cartoon from Wednesday, September 2 calls for a comment.
Read moreSeptember 3, 2020
Read moreThe emergence of the novel coronavirus early this year presented the world with an unprecedented challenge. Not since the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 have we faced such a daunting public health crisis.
Read moreRick Verstynen was a friend of mine, he was a friend to many. A few years back I cooked at the American Legion down on Main Street.
Read moreI am writing in response to Mr. Mattis’ letter of August 25. I have a few questions. Before starting on any of these projects, did you ask any of the citizenry if we wanted them? Did you ask if we, the citizens, wanted to live in a city instead of a town? Have you considered all the ramifications of the planned rapid growth?
Read moreVoting by mail should replace voting at the polls in its entirety. The two institutions that can definitely be trusted is the County Board of Elections and the United States Postal Service. The money saved by eliminating the need for poll workers could be used to offer free postage on the envelopes used to vote by mail. The person voting would also have more time to consider what they are voting for and would not be confined to the hours of the polling place. It would also prevent unwanted entry to schools and churches from anyone trying to harm someone. In addition, the voter would not be harassed by someone trying to place unsolicited campaign literature into their hand. The additional revenue would boost the Postal Service and perhaps keep it afloat until we as a country are able to vote online.
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