Editor’s note: The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reprinted the Lewiston Tribune editorial referenced below in its Tuesday edition.
Regarding the piece published Sunday (in the Lewiston Tribune), titled “What scares Labrador, Moon, and Lenney?” I’d like to answer.
But I’d like to answer it with another, more appropriate question, as the only thing I’m truly “scared” of is the Lord God Almighty (e.g. Luke 12:4).
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