Letters to the Editor

To the editor,

Abortion is not a constitutional right. The government should not ban, promote or fund abortions. Abortion is a personal decision and responsibility of the parties involved only. What I do not understand people rioting and protesting to kill babies.

When I vote for a candidate, I know I will not get everything I believe in, therefore, I vote for the individuals who look out fiscally for the taxpayer, not someone who is offering free government benefits. Nothing is free from the government. We or our children/grandchildren will need to pay for our monstrous debt.

Rebecca Freelin

Pomeroy, Wash.

To the editor,

EQUAL JUSTIC E UNDER THE LAW. It appears we are losing it locally and nationally. Several years ago, the paid attorney bench trials that Judge Galina tried got off free, but the ones with the appointed defense attorneys got 10 years to life sentences. The appointed attorney at the time wasn’t licensed or had no training beforehand. When the judge was convicted of 2nd degree rape and several sexual assaults he received preferential treatment, with a low bail fee compared to up to $200,000 that he gave others. Besides that, he got paid full salary for two years. Those with bench trials never got their appeals acknowledged. We need to do the right thing and restore our constitutional rights. After having said this, we must keep our constitution as it was written. Our country, states and counties should all have equal justice in the courts.

After Judge Galina’s sentencing he again received preferential treatment. He was handcuffed in front. All other inmates would have been handcuffed with hands behind their back. His ankles also were not shackled as others would have been.

Marvin Jackson

Clarkston, Wash.