letters to the editor

Gas can issues resolved by high gasoline prices

I can’t believe it. The government bureaucracy has actually fixed a problem of its own creation. I’m talking portable gasoline containers here.

As you are probably aware, the federally mandated gas containers are a mess. Literally a mess. A highly flammable mess.

If you have used one of the new gas cans, you know what I mean. You cannot get gasoline into the things without spilling and you cannot get any out without three hands.

When I was a kid in the 1950s, gas cans were simple and they worked. Just put on the spout, open the vent, make sure the spout was inside the receiving vessel and carefully pour. Nothing to it.

Then some time along the historical time line to the present, everything “evolved,” due to government regulations. At first, they just made using a gas can a bit awkward, then it progressed to difficult.

Now, it is downright near impossible.

But, all at once the government has fixed this problem: They have just made gasoline so expensive that you can’t afford to buy any to put it into the bleepidy-bleep government-approved container.

Travis Brock of Colfax

Support Mahnkey for county commissioner

We believe John-Mark Mahnkey is an outstanding candidate for Whitman County commissioner.

We have known him since 2018, when he was delivering political pamphlets to our door. Our daughter, Lisa, had recently passed, but rather than focusing on his candidacy, he spent an hour listening to our grief-stricken loss.

John-Mark is a person who cares about individuals and families. His work experience has made him technologically savvy. He will be a strong advocate for small business. He is compassionate; he listens carefully to peoples’ concerns.

When you talk with John-Mark, you have his full attention; he is laser-focused on what you are saying. He is sensitive to individuals and families. He is energetic and will bring a fresh viewpoint to the position.

John-Mark is genuine. “What you see is what you get” describes John-Mark. He does not speak rhetoric or make promises to impress

John-Mark knows the Palouse landscape thoroughly. He travels the back roads of the county to meet and talk with people.

He has lived in Whitman County most of his life and has a genuine love for this area. He is a family man; he loves the land and the people, and will serve us well.

Compassion is his motivation; there is no higher qualification.

We know him to be serious, conscientious and highly competent. We enthusiastically endorse him for the upcoming 2022 election.

Please join us; vote for John-Mark Mahnkey for Whitman County Commissioner.

Cherie and Dennis Warner of Pullman