• Story: Appeal Hearing Rescheduled for Lewis County Dog Set to Be Euthanized

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username: Shayla

I don’t think I will ever understand/comprehend why the prosecutor is so focused on killing an innocent dog. What they need to focus on is getting the real criminals out of the community. Hank has not had a fair shot. Criminals get to post bail, or even get out on personal recognizance until their hearings. Hank has had to be locked up this whole time with no family able to give him any physical touch. It’s cruel and inhumane. There has also been a lot of cases that have been dropped, not prosecuted, or charged with a lesser crime because of lack of evidence. In June at the last hearing the owner of the goats was on the witness stand defending Hank. There is no evidence Hank killed any of the goats. The beginning of his life he was raised around goats. Even though others don’t get prosecuted cuz of lack of evidence Hank gets set to get killed. I am very concerned at the judicial system. They are suppose to be fair, look at all the facts, then make judgement. With Hank’s case I feel they have not given him a fair chance, even with the change of ordinance to give him a chance. In my opinion if Hank was any other breed he would have been released. They are discriminating against him because of his breed. I wish they could go down and meet Hank and realize what the top officials in the humane society already know about him. He is a special dog. Quit trying to get even with Hank, he isn’t Sadie (his mom who did the damage.) Free Hank, he needs to be back home with his loving family, giving them all his love and kisses!

• Story: Confederate Flag, Morton Mayor at Center of Loggers Jubilee Controversy

username: STHRKSM

The Confederacy was a shameful cause, and Donald Trump embodies the worst of America. How sad that Morton officially honored both. Its decision to go blatantly political and to celebrate revisionist 19th century history further tears at our nation’s honor and values.

username: BobD



You know what, these free-speech enthusiasts may have something here. Perhaps next year Morton should get a NAMBLA float.

username: Kevbo123golf

It’s your right to wrap yourself in the rebel flag. It’s my right to keep driving and keep my money in my pocket. Jason was 100 percent correct in saying that if you chose to offend your customers than you shouldn’t expect them to return. I’m curious how much money is generated annually from tourism in east Lewis County?

username: JESB

I see no reason to get angry at statues, flags, etc. simply because it ‘offends’ someone, or some group. That’s what the Commies do to usurp power and control over civilized societies. If the Confederate flag offends you, I suggest you study the TRUTHFUL history of that era, and arm yourself with knowledge. Being ignorant, lazy, hostile, threatening, demeaning, harassing, etc., will not cure the ignorance displayed by those who merely wish to divide and tear down America. Blind emotional violence was the desired result in Charlottesville, VA. and It has been shown now, that Communist planners, organizers, and instigators were behind it. That’s what they do. That’s all they do. With regard to Southern Generals, as well as the Constitution, it would be wise to actually read the Congressional records of the day. Totally opposite of what is being expounded here on this topic. An older booklet, ‘Facts the Historians Leave Out’ by Tilley, is a good start. Also, ‘American Bastille’ by Marshall. For a more modern work, I would suggest ‘Jack Hinson’s One-Man War’ These are a good start for anyone who really wants to get answers to a long misconception about the Civil War, the Constitution (particularly, Article 10,) and the real ‘traitors’ to the Constitution. I think it will shock those out there who have long upheld many myths and fallacies, surrounding the issues of slavery. And remember, many slaves were also Caucasian, Native America, and oriental ... mostly in the North, long after the war had ended. The South knew the vast difference between abject slavery, and indentured servitude. Check out the difference, if you are serious about learning the truth of history, instead of the false indoctrination that started with ‘reconstruction’. Semper FI !