Bulletin should publish equal amounts of letters for, against Trump

What folly the Bulletin has become! Actually it has become a “dangerous” folly. Two letters in a few days alluding Trump as Hitler.

Shame on you, the editor for publishing such factually incorrect information to your readers. You must be receiving letters supporting Trump, taking back our country from the Democrats who have systematically tried to destroy us from within.

I would hope you as the editor, would publish for and against a 50-50 proposition. It makes me wonder if you are not suffering from the Trump Derangement Syndrome that permeates some of society now.

— Wally Long, Bend

Vote for Emerson Levy

As the CEO of ColeBreit Engineering, a company founded in Central Oregon, I want to express my strong support for Emerson Levy. Housing and childcare are critical challenges that impact my employees daily.

Emerson delivered tangible results on these issues over the last two sessions, securing funding for affordable housing in Redmond and additional Head Start preschool slots. These efforts directly benefit our workforce and strengthen the community.

Furthermore, Emerson’s opposition to Measure 118 is crucial. The proposed measure would impose a costly new tax on businesses and could have far-reaching negative impacts on Oregon’s economy. For a company like mine, this tax would create additional burdens that could stifle growth and job creation, harming both employers and employees alike.

Emerson understands the needs of both working families and businesses, and I encourage everyone to support her continued leadership.

— Laura Breit, Bend

William Bailey for Deschutes sheriff

As a 24+ year volunteer with Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office I support Captain William Bailey for sheriff. I have lived in Terrebonne since 1964 and worked at the school for 29 years.

Many people in our part of the County ask me questions about what is happening in our community, and about the sheriff’s office. When people ask my opinion of our election for sheriff, I talk about:

Experience: William Bailey has served in all divisions of the sheriff’s office; corrections, patrol, investigations. He has also served in almost every position across the entire agency. William Bailey was a sergeant 10 years ago, the rank his opponent currently holds. In that decade since William Bailey was a sergeant, he served as patrol lieutenant, city of Sisters station lieutenant, and administrative lieutenant, and currently serves as patrol captain working with all of patrol operations, three substations, city of Sisters and La Pine, etc.

Certifications: William Bailey has a degree in criminal justice, graduated from the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute, Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Command College, Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association New Sheriff Institute and DPSST Detective Academy.

He also earned DPSST Management and Executive Police Certifications, the highest certifications possible, which require a minimum rank of lieutenant before achieving. Meaning, William Bailey’s opponent isn’t eligible to take these training courses yet until he has more law enforcement experience and advancement.

There are many more reasons to support William Bailey for sheriff. Experience and certifications are just two of mine.

— Kay Walters, Terrebonne

Too much Costco coverage

Seriously?

Another front page splash about the new Costco store that might as well be a press release or ad. Don’t get me wrong: I’m a Costco shopper and duly impressed by their mammoth new store.

But where is your reporting about how this cornering of the market will affect other shops and stores? How do others compete with this juggernaut? Where are those quotes and concerns? Does the Bulletin’s struggle to survive depend now on “churnalism” or the publishing of PR releases masking as legitimate news stories? If so I despair for your many skilled, hard-working reporters.

— John Owen, Bend

Editor’s Note

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