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Whose Will Is Of Concern To The Congress?

To The Reader’s Forum: In a semi-hostile environment, Greg Steube had to know blowback would come from quoting a Bible verse prohibiting cross-dressing, adding, “But let’s be clear, it’s not clothing or personal style that offends God, but rather the use of one’s appearance to act out or take on a sexual identity different from the one biologically assigned by God at birth.” By men, women, and children doing that, “they’re making a statement that God didn’t know what He was doing when he created them… [and this then] “goes directly against what is laid out in ...

Looking Back With Gratitude

To The Reader’s Forum: This week provided a natural opportunity to pause and reflect on what a full year in the presence of COVID-19 has meant. Some of us stopped to remember a loved one who lost their battle with this challenging foe. Many of us said a prayer of thanks that a loved one survived the unthinkable. In many cases, we recalled an image or a story of a health care hero working long hours in challenging conditions where they put the greater good above themselves. In lighter moments, we may have celebrated our increased proficiency with technology and remarked on how we ...

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 ...

Readers’ Forum

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 ...

Readers’ Forum

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 ...