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Voting ‘NO’ on Issue 1

To the editor: Those who are capable of thinking for themselves know all to well how to vote on critical issues such as Ohio Issue 1 coming soon on August 8. A sneaky summertime election with the sneaks hoping that voter turnout will be minimal. Estimated special election costs to taxpayers: $20 million. Anytime deliberate misleading spin by one political party rears its ugly head, billionaire George Soros’ name is immediately thrown into the mix. So, let’s right this wrong for Issue 1. His name is Illinois resident and staunch conservative Dick Uihlein. Uihlein is a Chicago-area ...

Urging a “NO” vote on Issue 1

To the editor: We are urging county voters to vote “NO” on Issue 1! This is in response to the letter to the editor by Columbiana County Republican Chairman David Johnson. He states that Ohio’s Constitution is in danger of being compromised by out-of-state interests. When in fact, voting “NO” on Issue 1 will safeguard Ohio’s Constitution. When speaking of special interests, Mr. Johnson fails to mention that billionaire Richard Uihlein, from ILLINOIS, contributed $1.1 million to the OHIO Republican PAC to bring the issue to the Ohio ballot (as reported by the Columbus ...

Encourages a “YES” vote on Issue 1

To the editor: Took the time to google the ballot language for Issue 1 on the Ohio Secretary of State website. There I found not only the specific language but also the text of the current law with the proposed changes laid out in context. After seeing what I have on the opposing side of the issue and very little up to now in support, I would have concluded the Issue 1 was to be an infringement of our rights as citizens of Ohio. But after reading the actual language I believe that Issue 1 enhances our rights as well as our voice. Currently to get a proposed amendment change on the ...

Vote to protect all of your future votes

To the editor: In 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to abortion a federal right in the United States. The reversal of Roe vs. Wade has given states the authority to set their own reproductive health policies, meaning that these laws now vary widely; women in some states will have access to personally chosen reproductive health care and those in others will not. The reversal also set off intense battles between those who want to implement restrictions and those who want to preserve access to safe health care. That is ...

Still waiting for an answer

To the editor: I have somewhat gotten a more “peaceful feeling” since our Congress and “the man in the White House,” through “many tough negotiations,” averted a national debt ceiling crisis. For example, delay in Social Security, to which it is said that almost 60 percent of those retired is their only source of income; a passing out of IOUs to those in the military; and to this and that, because our country runs on credit. My limited math tells me this is a formula for disaster for sure. While this “agreement” was being negotiated, I called our Congressman Bill ...

Suggests EP residents consider local law firm

To the editor: Staying abreast of the recent railroad tragedy and knowing some of the citizens affected in East Palestine, I recently read in “The Review” about the legal clinic held by the River Valley Organizing, Timothea Deeter, to assist residents. It was rightfully stated, “Residents have been leery of legal talks as law firms descended on East Palestine and bombarded social media with posts pitching their services.” It continued, “Residents didn’t know who was trustworthy.” The article closed with Deeter stating, “It’s up to each resident to decide what the best ...