This column reflects the opinion of the writer. Learn about the differences between a news story and an opinion column.

Where we have strayed

Sun., June 9, 2019

As I was reading the letters in the June 1 paper, I was saddened by how far our nation has strayed from its spiritual roots. Many of the letters showed support for abortion rights. Doug Kaer (“Mueller’s truth ignored”) was right when he said that truth and politics have “absolutely nothin” in common. Linda Greene (“Critique isn’t anti-Semitic”) seems to have forgotten that Palestine was also given land, which they rejected. In fact, many Palestinian refugees were forced to live out the rest of their lives in refugee camps by their own leaders.

In closing, I will remind Ms. Bartlett (“About ‘Immaculate Conception’”) that Mary offered two birds as a sin sacrifice. She was also a sinner.

Douglas R. Benn

Spokane

Letters Policy

The Spokesman-Review invites original letters on local topics of public interest. Your letter must adhere to the following rules:

No more than 250 words
We reserve the right to reject letters that are not factually correct, racist or are written with malice.
We cannot accept more than one letter a month from the same writer.
With each letter, include your daytime phone number and street address.
The Spokesman-Review retains the nonexclusive right to archive and re-publish any material submitted for publication.

Unfortunately, we don’t have space to publish all letters received, nor are we able to acknowledge their receipt. (Learn more.)

Submit letters using any of the following:

Our online form: Submit your letter here
Mail: Letters to the Editor
The Spokesman-Review
999 W. Riverside Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: editor@spokesman.com
Fax: (509) 459-3815
Phone: (509) 459-5430