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Yakima ducks change
To the editor -- On Nov. 4, the United States experienced an event much like a tsunami or tidal wave that washed across the land, cleansing our nation of a stench brought about by the past eight years of the Bush administration.
Soon, on Jan. 20, 2009, the ultra-conservatives, who either through misfeasance or malfeasance, brought us a tragic war, a sick economy and worldwide disrespect will be swept into a dark corner of American history.
Unfortunately, this rising tide of hope didn't quite make it to Yakima. Vickie Ybarra tried but couldn't break down the wall built by years of Republican rule in Yakima. To Yakima's good old boys, this is no place for bipartisan leadership.
Sadly, this conservative leadership has produced a city with unemployment, welfare and crime rates that are among the highest in the Northwest. On the other hand, wages and educational levels are among the lowest. So much for a "red" county.
On this past election night, I have never been prouder to be an American. Soon, perhaps, we can bring similar pride and hope to Yakima. Yes we can!
JIM WINKENWERDER
Yakima
Cleft lip, palate families
To the editor -- Re: The Oct. 26 article, "One child's journey to a better life." Cathy Buchanan and I would like to thank you for the attention you gave to the struggles that families who have children with cleft lip and palate go through.
Central Washington is fortunate to have a dedicated team that has met for more than 27 years to coordinate the very complex care for these children. Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has supported this innovative dental practice in conjunction with the team. The Central Washington Cleft Palate Program has been a part of Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for 27 years. This regional program serves 10 counties in Central Washington from Okanogan County to Walla Walla County.
The team is comprised of plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, speech pathologists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, pediatric dentists, pediatricians, genetic counselors and social workers, most of whom donate their time out of compassion and dedication to serving these children.
KERRY HARTHCOCK
Yakima
Less government, taxes
To the editor -- Maybe Bernard S. Lind (Letters, Nov. 11) would like to have just one political party, and that I should give up my own strongly held beliefs and agree with him. That sounds more like North Korea or China. Or maybe Lind should give up his strongly held beliefs and vote with my side. No? I thought not.
I still believe in smaller government and smaller taxes. All that I heard from both parties is, "I will do this for you or that for you." I still believe that the vast majority of Americans can do better for themselves than government can.
RUSS LARSON
Tampico
Proud to see flags flying
To the editor -- I just want to take a minute to thank all of the Yakima businesses and homes that still proudly display our flag. I travel to work each day past the Best Western Lincoln Inn and Mel's Diner. I must say it moves me to tears watching Old Glory wave in the breeze.
No matter what political party you claim to belong to, there is still one thing that unites us ... our patriotism and dedication to freedom. Displaying our Star-Spangled Banner is the best way I can think of to say "thank you" to all who have and continue to sacrifice for these United States of America. "O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave."
LESLIE KYLLONEN
Selah
A trillion dollars adds up
To the editor -- Our morning coffee group, when discussing the government's bailout solutions, has had trouble visualizing what a stack of 1 billion or 1 trillion cash dollars looks like. Well, that's not too hard. It's like fifth-grade math. I measured a pressed stack of 50 $1bills at one-quarter of an inch. That would equate to 200 bills per inch and 2,400 bills per foot. With this information, you can calculate that a billion dollar stack of $1 bills would be 78.9 miles high and a trillion dollar stack would be 78,914 miles high. I sure hope our U.S. Congress is well-versed in fifth-grade math.
GUY SHINN
Yakima
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