by James Ritch | Nov 22, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This is in response to former police officer Bob Fears’ letter characterizing coverage of an on duty police officer, paid and in full uniform, putting out his boss’s campaign signs as unnewsworthy. If Mr. Fears thinks this is appropriate, then I am glad...
by James Ritch | Nov 22, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I am writing today in response to local ads for citizens to “shop local.” The ads start out by telling listeners to shop local because they’ll save time and money and add to the local economy through sales taxes and businesses being able to hand out more...
by James Ritch | Nov 22, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The commissioners of the Accomack Northampton Transportation District Commission (ANTDC) owe the public an apology for the wasteful and misleading ad run in this paper last week under the name of Canonie Atlantic Co. This ad was run by ANTDC, not just...
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...