by James Ritch | Nov 17, 2021 | Opinion
By Gary L. Morgan — I was intrigued to read the published letter to the editor, “More Needs To Be Done for Tangier” (Oct. 10, https://easternshorepost.com/2021/10/10/more-needs-to-be-done-for-tangier/) More than 80% of known land subsidence (sinking) in the U.S. is a...
by James Ritch | Nov 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: [This letter is a reply to “Join the ‘War’ Effort,” which appeared in the Nov. 5 edition of the Eastern Shore Post.] In response to Mr. Saunders’ statement that “their freedom stops at my lungs,” your freedom stops at my skin. You have no right to demand...
by James Ritch | Nov 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I can’t believe you wasted your time writing the article about a police officer putting out election signs. Stuart Oliver and his son should take photos when the officer has just had to fight a drunk driver or take a gun from a man after a shooting. If...
by James Ritch | Nov 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: If there were any doubts about the potential of the Eastern Shore Orchestra to emerge as an important cultural force on the Shore, those doubts certainly were dispelled by the most recent performance of the Eastern Shore Orchestra this past weekend. Raw,...
by James Ritch | Nov 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Efforts to decrease erosion and increase wildlife habitat, e.g., ruff grouse, on our farm during the late ’70s early ’80s started with consulting the local U.S. Soil Conversation rep. He was a young Delmarva native assigned to our district in West...
by James Ritch | Nov 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In the early ’40s, the U.S. went to war. The country shouldered the burden of rationing, shortages, and even nighttime coastal blackouts with hardly a peep. Our front-line soldiers received virtually unanimous support. Contrast this to today. We are in a...
