Another national holiday, Presidents Day, has passed. In Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Port Ludow – all flying flags. In Port Townsend – nothing.
Instead of the flavor of the week, it is the …
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Another national holiday, Presidents Day, has passed. In Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Port Ludow – all flying flags. In Port Townsend – nothing.
Instead of the flavor of the week, it is the “protest of the week.” Anti-mill. Anti-Navy. Anti-pipeline. Anti. Anti. Anti.
Why not just enjoy the privilege to live in this beautiful area? But no, it is considering becoming a “sanctuary city.”
Good-bye to any federal funding. Hello to increased property taxes.
I’m thankful I’ve lived here over 50 years and know what a great place this was.
Flying the flag is not a Republican or Democrat thing. It is showing love of country and respect for the men and women who have given their time, or sometimes their life, or become disabled, or a prisoner of war, all in the service of this country.
LILLIAN TILLER
Port Townsend
