Letters to the editor for Nov. 2

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• Published November 02, 2008

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A history lesson is warranted

In response to Anna Squires letter, I believe that it is Squires who needs the history lesson.

To start off, in 1992, it was a Bush administration not a Clinton administration. To inform her further, Bill Clinton started his presidency on Jan. 20, 1993. I am fairly certain that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi would take this piece of U.S. history as common knowledge.

Furthermore, it was in 1998 that the Republican Congress essentially voted away the Glass Stegal Act of the 1930s that regulated the banking industry. Doing this opened the way for nonregulation of the banks in the United States.

I read history, I study history, I am an 11-year-old seventh-grader, and am current and correct on my facts.

Mackenzie Andrews, Olympia

Isthmus should be a park

Does it matter that the majority of people who live in Olympia do not want high-rises on the isthmus? Or does the elected City Council get to decide what they want?

I hope they will decide for the good of the city, not just for a few multi-millionaires!

A beautiful park that everyone can use seems to me to be for the good of everyone.

Don't you think that wonderful views, and space for everyone to enjoy, especially children, would be a great reason for people to move here and support our local business?

This is the capital of Washington state, and it should be an example for all the other states to see that we can step up and do what is best for our residents in this beautiful Northwest.

Jan Hook, Olympia

Local artists should get a shot at City Hall

I still don't get it. Why, when we have a rare opportunity to select artwork for our new City Hall, would we even consider an artist who is not from our city?

Although I have lived here for 11 years, I have just recently joined the arts community, participating in my first fall ArtsWalk a few weeks ago.

I understand the hard work that goes into sustaining a career in the arts, and I also can see how much incredible talent we have right here in our city.

Yet, we have narrowed our final search down to three Seattle artists, and one from Shelton. I would very much enjoy seeing their artwork, but perhaps in front of their own city halls.

Here in Olympia, I would like to see the work of a local artist. At the same time, we are urged to support local businesses, why do we not embrace this opportunity to highlight a local artist who contributes to the vibrancy and vitality of our own community?

Does anyone else out there wish that city arts and events manager Stephanie Johnson and the artists' jury would reconsider their choices?

Susan Alexander, Olympia