THE WASHINGTON TIMES

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Tax cuts that increase debt hurt future

The American Revolution was sparked by the British policy of taxing the American colonies without allowing them any representation in the British Parliament. This has been commonly referred to as "Taxation without representation." Well, Americans are now doing this to their own children, and neither the Republicans nor the Democrats seem to care. Published October 31, 2017

EDITORIAL: America must say no to drafting women

Women have voluntarily served in the military ranks of the United States, serving with men through all the nation's wars, and with great distinction. The question now before the makers of defense policy is whether women should be required to sign up for the draft and risk the rigors of the battlefield whether they want to or not. Published October 30, 2017

EDITORIAL: Beware of politically correct Halloween costumes

Tonight's the night of ghosts, goblins and angry witches, and the wise man and sagacious woman knows to avoid a ghost or a wicked witch. But in most precincts that's still a misdemeanor. Running afoul of the politically correct dress code, particularly on campus, is a felony. Published October 30, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Maxine Waters should ‘put up or shut up’

I've seen political grandstanding in my day, but Rep. Maxine Waters, California Democrat, takes the cake. For the past nine months, Ms. Waters has been going on TV and around the country, whipping up predominantly black crowds into a frenzy over her impassioned "cause" to impeach President Trump, even threatening to "take him out" (which I assume doesn't mean going out on a date with him). Published October 30, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Don’t cut 401(k) benefits

Thanks to the media — the "enemies of the people," according to our president — we know that congressional Republicans have been plotting to decimate the ability to save in 401(k) plans, possibly to reduce the maximum one can shield from taxation each year from $18,000 ($24,000 for those over the age of 50) to as little as $2,400. So much for enacting tax reform that will benefit the middle class. Published October 30, 2017

EDITORIAL: Dossier exposes Hillary Clinton, Democrats

The Clinton campaign and the Democratic National Committee used a company of lawyers as a cut-out to hire researchers versed in "the political dark arts" to dig up dirt on Donald Trump. Published October 29, 2017

EDITORIAL: Obamacare is a disaster, no shortage of villains

Anyone insured under Obamacare should be careful not to stand among or near sharp objects this week when he looks at the annual round of Obamacare enrollment. He'll faint at the sight of what Obamacare will cost over the next year. The average exchange prices for the more popular Obamacare plans will rise 34 percent. Published October 29, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Peace Cross should stay

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided the Peace Cross memorial in Prince George's County, Maryland, should come down because it is in the visible shape of a cross, which "carries 'an inherently religious message and creates the unmistakable appearance of honoring only Christian serviceman'" ("Warring Over the Peace Cross," Web, Oct. 23). Published October 29, 2017

EDITORIAL: Democrats, media raising special-election hopes again in Alabama

Some of the Republicans who didn't get the memo are forming their familiar circular firing squad again, this time to assist the Democrats in taking down Roy Moore, the Republican candidate in the Dec. 12 special election in Alabama to replace Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the Senate. Published October 26, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Union processes need separation

Unions represent their members in an effort to ensure fair labor practices. When an employee experiences something he considers unfair, the union usually files a grievance against management in an attempt to rectify the injustice. However, this process can only be effective if there is independence in the adjudication of the grievance. When management is the judge and jury, and then chooses as its representative the official who first ruled against the employee, it is quite unlikely that any type of independence will be possible. Published October 26, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Socialism doesn’t work

Venezuela is on the brink of economic collapse. This was brought on by socialism, which has led to massive shortages of food, toilet paper, diapers, medicine and many other items. How? Through state planning, currency controls, and rampant inflation. Published October 26, 2017

EDITORIAL: Creativity, not procreation guarantees prosperous future

The liberal case for surging immigration as the essential element of healthy population growth needs a fresh coat of whitewash. As immigration reform advocates attempt to blaze a pathway to legal status for millions of illegals to follow, their formula is showing signs of wear. Immigrant hands, legal or illegal, are needed to turn the crank on the great American economic machine, and immigrant women are no longer having babies in the numbers they once did. Published October 25, 2017

EDITORIAL: Ralph Northam’s snub of Justin Fairfax means even tighter race for governor

Whether for horses or political candidates, nothing evaporates quite like a double-digit lead when the favorite loses the momentum in the homestretch. Only three weeks ago Ralph Northam held a 13-point polling lead in the race for governor in Virginia, and the latest polls now show Mr. Northam in a dead heat with the Republican candidate, Ed Gillespie. Published October 25, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: It’s time for Bob Corker to hit the road

Showing the highest degree of disrespect, Sen. Bob Corker, Tennessee Republican, verbally slapped his — and our — president and commander in chief in front of the whole world by suggesting that President Trump "leave [foreign policy] to the professionals for a while" ("Trump slams 'incompetent' Corker ahead of key Senate meeting," Web, Oct. 24). Published October 25, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Duty of all to stand up to abuse

Over the past two years, my perceptions of prejudice against women have been challenged by both public display and personal experience. First there was the sexism used against Hillary Clinton in her presidential run, in stark contrast to Donald Trump, who was rewarded with the presidency for his past comments about women. Now our screens are filled with the latest news of Harvey Weinstein and others who used their positions as platforms for sexual assault. Published October 25, 2017

EDITORIAL: Distinct Catalan language propels secessionist fervor in Spanish region

Words matter, and sometimes language matters most of all, as the crisis in Spain eloquently demonstrates. The crisis is the result of a long, bitter history of the Catalan people who now seem determined to break away, establish their own nation, and enthrone their own language. Published October 24, 2017

EDITORIAL: Robert Mueller’s expensive Russian hounds may be barking up wrong tree

A good dog comes home clenching a bone in his teeth. A bad dog drags home a bloody remnant of skeleton. Bad dogs are on the loose around Washington and they're beginning to dig a little too deep into the Russian collusion scandal, so called. Sensitive noses in polite places are beginning to detect a stink worse than something from the swamp, and it's not coming from the Trump White House. Published October 24, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Meat industry hides many sins

I have no fear of goblins, witches or evil clowns lurking on Halloween. What really scares me is the meat industry. Published October 24, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Peace Cross should stay

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided the Peace Cross memorial in Prince George's County, Maryland, should come down because it is in the visible shape of a cross, which "carries 'an inherently religious message and creates the unmistakable appearance of honoring only Christian serviceman'" ("Warring Over the Peace Cross," Web, Oct. 23). Published October 24, 2017

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Let grieving family be

The recent flap over President Trump's call to a Green Beret widow is disgusting. White House Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly's remarks to the press corps — despite a minor error — should have provided closure. Instead, Mr. Kelly, a Gold Star father, was called racist, which seems to be the automatic response of the left when anyone disagrees with a person of color. Published October 23, 2017