by James Ritch | Feb 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: We all watched in horror as an angry mob attempted to overthrow our sacred democracy, storming our Capitol claiming to be “patriots.” Bearing nooses, Confederate flags, weapons, and chanting “Kill Mike Pence” and “Where’s Nancy?” Five died while some beat...
by James Ritch | Feb 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This letter is in reference to the Post article titled “Hundreds of Pandemic Rule Violation Complaints Filed with the Health District” (Jan. 29). I find it sad that as a result of this pandemic, we have become a nation that feels it necessary to report...
by James Ritch | Feb 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: What has happened to conservatism in the U.S.? Conservatism produced recent icons such as Goldwater, McCain, Buckley, Kemp. Now we have venality coming from the likes of Hawley and Cruz. Trump will probably be acquitted, but even though he is out of...
by James Ritch | Feb 7, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I am a retired resident of Accomack County that clearly falls within the Phase 1b category for obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination. Today, I called the only three places that I know of to get an appointment for a vaccination. I started by calling Riverside...
by James Ritch | Feb 7, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Your frequent contributor Ed Bishop might do well to temper his enthusiasm for our recent President with a review of the basic principle of American Government. The colonists were especially touchy about unrestrained executive power, what with their...
by James Ritch | Feb 7, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Uplifting a community takes a community. As it has been for over 3 decades the Eastern Shore’s Community Unity Day celebrated the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on his namesake holiday. The breaking of bread over a community breakfast was a...
