Opinion

Dear Editor, There is a growing push in Richmond to alter Virginia’s Constitution, so politicians can redraw congressional districts for short term political advantage. That is not what redistricting is supposed to be, and Virginians should reject it.

Dear Editor, I might owe the universe an apology. Recently I participated in Comedy Night at a local NN brewery. I’m a total amateur, never did standup comedy before, was scared to do it but not overwhelmed with stage fright, had only an afternoon to prepare, and with a headful of doubts and a heartful of hopes (my hopes being possibly good at this and maybe make money doing it some day) I just said the hell with it and did it. I have a feeling now that doing comedy might be dangerous.

Dear Editor Gone Fishin’ To Fish is a Wish where Waters Flow Where Sunlight Warms the Earth below It’s more than just the Line you use The Hook you Bait - the Boat you choose It’s not expressed in Simple Terms But as you cast, a Closeness Firms. This could be where the Current Tames The waves when they play Simple Games Or at another Place you Meet Those Days when Complex Trials Compete: Using Nature’s Soothing Actions To cover over Life’s Distractions. As Sunset’s Healing Glows Retreat Your Spirit now feels more complete. Perhaps not with a Quick Solution But with a Gentler Resolution For when you just have No More Fight: Look! There comes Another Bite! And, you treasure Things that Count Each Time - Another Wave you Mount! I am from Colonial Beach and grew up on the Potomac. This poem represents the feelings I still remember and treasure as a Youth “Goin’ Fishing”! It always seemed to solve Those Problems of Life”!

Dear Editor: For all my Virginia friends, neighbors, and family who are on the fence about voting for the redistricting referendum, here’s your choice: If you are satisfied with the job the Trump Administration is doing running our country, particularly with the price of gas, the cost of groceries, and the fact we are at war, vote no on April 21.

E ditor Dear Editor, Here are four questions someone should ask John Reid and Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent when they hold their Kilmarnock town hall on April 16th: 1. Mr. Reid and Delegate Kent, is it fair for Republicans to mount a multi-state campaign to redistrict in Republican states, taking away the voting power of Democrats? Those Republican states did not put the redistricting to a vote, the way Virginia Democrats are doing. Why are you both mum?

Checking Spring Gobbler Harvests Any turkeys harvested during the spring gobbler season must be reported by using either the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) telephone, mobile app, or internet reporting systems. For information on how to access these systems, visit the website: https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/ validation/ Gobbler Hunting Parameters

-Butch Foutz Ebb Tide Beach

Dear Editor: The redistricting measure on the ballot April 21 is a temporary, but necessary, step to ensuring the fairest possible national election in November.