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‘Venom’ Suppression May Lead To Exclusion To the Reader’s Forum: I agree with Barbara Bumsted in her July 30th Letter to the Editor when she said that The Post-Journal does a good job of printing editorial columns of many differing opinions. However, explicit in our right to freedom of speech is the freedom to choose what to read or not read. I fear that to suppress the “venom” may lead to exclusion of all opinions. A good writer causes the reader to think, and to engage in intellectual debate and fact research when opinions differ. I believe it is the unique privilege ...

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If We Can Shop, We Can Go Vote To The Reader’s Forum: If we can shop in person at places like Walmart, we can vote in person. If a large group can gather to eulogize a fine American like John Lewis, we can can gather to exercise our civic duty. If we can “Laugh Safe” at the Comedy Center, we can vote safe at our polling site. It’s that simple. Erika Myers Jamestown

Kudos To Renate Bob — Well Said

To The Reader’s Forum: I want thank Renate Bob for her comments on mask wearing. I appreciate all she said — and have been thinking but never wrote down. I also am disheartened that The Post-Journal continues to print Michelle Malken’s column. I understand freedom of speech and I truly believe it is important to read (and hear) opinions contrary to my own — and for the most part, The Post-Journal does a good job of printing both. But I find that I cannot read something as venomous as her column. I don’t think The Post-Journal is doing itself (or the community for ...

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Either Learn History, Or Be Doomed To Repeat It To The Reader’s Forum: History isn’t always a pleasant memory but life isn’t always pleasant. So, when we view our past, we have to recognize it is the past. The question is should we erase what we would rather not want to re-visit? When we saw the statue of Saddam tore from its root we said good riddance, never giving a thought that there were those who saw it as sad. Keep in mind some people saw him as a hero while others saw him as a curse. This begs the question, why would a small group of people want to destroy every ...

Tom Marra Saves Lakewood YMCA

To The Reader’s Forum: It is such good news to learn of Tom Marra’s generous gift to the Lakewood Y. He has saved it for all of us to enjoy for many years to come. I am well aware of the number of people of all ages who frequent the Y, enjoying the various sports offered there and the many lasting friendships that come about as a result. A special shout out to Tom Anderson and the work he has done over the years running all the programs and caring so much about the members, his staff and the facility. Sincerely, Lynn Baglia Nalbone Jamestown

McCarthy, Nixon, And Trump

To The Reader’s Forum: What do McCarthy, Nixon and Trump all have in common. At first glance, they seem to be very different people, acting under very different circumstances. Senator Joe McCarthy inflamed fear of “hidden” Communists during the early 1950s, which led to the persecution of innocent Americans, actors, teachers, diplomats and scientists. Tens of thousands of Americans lost their jobs and had their careers destroyed. President Nixon inflamed nationalism against anti-Vietnam War activists and Civil Rights activists, from 1969 to 1974. Working with J. Edgar Hoover ...