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Does Tom Reed Support The Will Of The People?

To The Reader’s Forum: Every voting senate and house republican voted “No” on the COVID Relief bill vote last week. Tom Reed R-N.Y., our representative joined that group with his “No”vote. Tom Reed knows full well that the majority of Americans support that legislation, including 59% of middle class and poor Republicans. That translates to a “No” vote against the “will of the people.” Does Tom Reed oppose the “will of the people?” Does Tom Reed oppose the following provisions of that much needed legislation — reducing child poverty by 50%; reducing overall ...

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A Thanks To Those Involved With The Vaccine Clinics To The Reader’s Forum: A huge Thank You to Dr. MaryAnn Spanos, Director for the Office for the Aging, the Chautauqua County Health Department, and RiteAid Pharmacy for providing COVID-19 vaccinations to several downtown Jamestown residents of senior housing facilities. Centrally located Covenant Manor was the vaccination site, which allowed easy access for seniors and wheelchair participants. In the one and one half day vaccination clinics, more than 200 people were vaccinated. With minimal lead time, tremendous coordination ...

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Some ‘Can’t Adjust’ To Imposed Changes To The Reader’s Forum: I laugh sardonically at Dr. Jeffrey Victor’s condescending letter in today’s Post-Journal. He wants to “understand the origins of the kind of political violence we all saw in the mob that broke into our capitol building.” Maybe I can help him. It is obvious to me that elements of conservative and pro-Trump people finally learned to imitate their enemies. I just wonder what took them so long. Dr. Victor is upset that 39% of Republicans in one poll “justify political violence.” I wonder why he has ...

Westfield Finalist In Competition, Wow

To The Reader’s Forum: The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County commends Social Studies teacher and moderator Greg Birner and his awesome team for their major and impressive accomplishment in the state-wide ”We the People” competition. The League is thrilled to recognize these outstanding students as they study the Constitution. this is vital to keeping democracy strong. We commend Westfield Academy and Central School for supporting the students’ efforts, and for creating an environment where this learning can thrive. We wish the team continued success in the ...

Funeral Home Thankful For A ‘Job Well Done’

To The Reader’s Forum: The nearly universal response to the loss of the beautiful trees on Third Street was grief, disappointment and for some, anger. The difficult decision made by city leaders and arborist Dan Stone must have been made easier knowing that Jamestown has a well-trained team at the Parks and Recreation Department who were tasked with this unenviable project. Having a front row seat, we watched as 2 crews cut down these 100-year-old, diseased giants. It was like a well-rehearsed choreographed dance. When team members were moving, equipment was not and vice versa. ...

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Stopping Political Violence In America To The Reader’s Forum: As a sociologist, I want to understand the origins of the kind of political violence we all saw in the mob that broke into our capitol building. I was shocked by an opinion survey reported on NPR radio on Feb. 11. The report noted that a national opinion poll found that 39% of Republicans justify political violence. More specifically, they agreed with the proposition that, ”If elected leaders will not protect America, the people must do it themselves, even if it requires violent actions”. Other opinion polls confirm ...