Letters to the Editor, Sunday Nov. 9

The Government Rewrites the History of Jan. 6

Two federal prosecutors have been placed on leave by the Justice Department after removing references to the Jan. 6 Capitol events from court filings (“Justice Department strips Jan. 6 references from court paper and punishes prosecutor who filed it,” pressdemocrat.com). According to the government’s actions, the event seems to be treated as if it never happened.

Countries that have altered or forgotten their histories include Russia, Hungary, China, and Germany. What other truths might the Justice Department want us to forget? For me, it is the ideal of being the “land of the free and home of the brave.” If that sentiment disappears from history, what comes next?

Another Audit Isn’t the Solution for Santa Rosa Schools

Teachers and staff at Santa Rosa City Schools are requesting another audit of the district’s accounts (“Teachers union rallies for outside audit,” Nov.). However, audits only verify if spending and balances are properly logged; they do not assess whether the spending is necessary or effective.

Audits require both time and money—resources the teachers, staff, and district currently lack. Past audits have consistently shown accounts to be accurate or nearly perfect. These formal audits take about six months to complete. A few years ago, through the Public Records Act, I examined detailed financial records and reviewed the numbers carefully.

“Justice Department strips Jan. 6 references from court paper and punishes prosecutor who filed it.”

“Teachers union rallies for outside audit.”

Author's summary: The letters highlight concerns about government censorship of Jan. 6 history and caution against unnecessary audits in Santa Rosa schools, urging focus on meaningful oversight instead.

The Press Democrat — 2025-11-10