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LETTER: Russian logic

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Mikhail Metzel, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

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LETTER: Of course, Las Vegas used more water last year

A firefighter sets up a hose while fighting the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon on Saturday ...

LETTER: LA fires and common sense

Rep. Susie Lee. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

LETTER: Susie Lee wants it both ways

Endangered Devils Hole pupfish swim in their water-filled cavern 90 miles west of Las Vegas. (NPS)

LETTER: A tale of two fish

Tony Kyriacou Henderson

October 9, 2024 - 9:01 pm

Your Thursday article, “Military offered as prosecution alternative,” allows that Russian “convicts could be released if they enlisted in the military.” This law was signed by President Vladimir Putin, whose arrest was ordered by the International Court for war crimes.

So let me get this straight: Criminals can be absolved of their crimes by signing on to fight in a criminal war ordered by a criminal president. Makes perfect Russian sense.

LETTER: Of course, Las Vegas used more water last year

Paul Bagley Las Vegas

January 21, 2025 - 9:02 pm

We have a finite amount of water for this valley. We cannot keep on building.

LETTER: LA fires and common sense

Steven Ginther Mesquite

January 21, 2025 - 9:01 pm

The fires in Los Angeles demonstrate that human development cannot coexistence with nature and wildlife

LETTER: Susie Lee wants it both ways

Michael Edens Las Vegas

January 20, 2025 - 9:01 pm

I am insulted by Rep. Lee’s presumption that we are ignorant. She must issue an apology to her constituency and reverse her position.

LETTER: A tale of two fish

Ken Kjelson Hollywood, California

January 20, 2025 - 9:01 pm

I didn’t realize Nevada fish were worth saving more than California fish.

LETTER: Nevada Democrats vote to allow biological men in women’s sports

Roger J. Maly Henderson

January 19, 2025 - 9:01 pm

Democrat Reps. Steven Horsford, Susie Lee and Dina Titus all voted against the bill. Republican Mark Amodei voted for it. These are the people we voted for.

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Pres ...

LETTER: It’s all satire

Ron Stegner Las Vegas

January 19, 2025 - 9:00 pm

Trump trolls Canada and Greenland.

The devastation of the Palisades Fire is seen in the early morning in the Pacific Palisades nei ...

LETTER: Time to arrest ‘climate change’

David Baker Las Vegas

January 19, 2025 - 9:00 pm

A “Be on the Lookout Order” is scheduled to be initiated to rid California and the nation of this criminal menace once and for all.

The Nevada State Legislature Building. Las Vegas Review-Journal

LETTER: A learning tool

Duane Mattox Las Vegas

January 18, 2025 - 9:03 pm

Review-Journal stories on the Legislature help high school students

North Las Vegas City Hall. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

LETTER: North Las Vegas a leader on developmental permitting

Alfredo Melesio North Las Vegas The writer is director of land development for the city of North Las Vegas.

January 18, 2025 - 9:03 pm

One of the most development-friendly cities in the region.

The Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas Review-Journal

LETTER: The risks of digging underground in Las Vegas

Annoula Wylderich Las Vegas

January 17, 2025 - 9:03 pm

Las Vegas has a variety of soil types, which can make tunneling difficult. Ground conditions can vary widely, and unforeseen challenges could lead to engineering failures.