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The epidemic behind the symptoms

I read Mr. Tradlener’s commentary entitled “Judgment Day is nigh” with considerable interest. I share his concern. I would say that he has diagnosed the condition of our nation’s economy with...

DATE: Oct. 18, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Don’t be so melodramatic

Editor:Mr. (Randall) Eicher, please expand on your inflammatory remarks regarding our president, for I am confused. I have heard many a complaint concerning our president’s liberal agenda — how he...

DATE: Oct. 18, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3B: New high school must appear hospitable

Editor:Concerning the new high school building, I agree that we need to update in order to accommodate new technologies, excitement for 21st century education and to be rid of the many problems...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3B: Join me in voting ‘yes’

Editor:I want to throw in my support for 3B because it is an investment for the future of our children as well as an investment into our economy. I urge all registered voters to join me in voting...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sieg heil

Editor:I’m afraid if our current president gets re-elected this November, our national anthem will be changed by executive order to “Sieg Heil Obama!”Randall EicherCortez

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3B: The next step in the right direction

Editor:I have read previous letters stating their support for the upcoming 3B ballot referendum based on building strong schools and boosting the local economy. I concur 100 percent and wish to...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

VP debate was missing a clown suit

Editor:The only thing missing in the Thursday debate was a bushy red wig, a big red rubber nose, a big glob of white face paint and a red and white polka-dot bow tie. Just think about it; that guy...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Romney/Ryan: A disaster waiting on your vote

Editor:Shining a spotlight on the Romney-Ryan teams reveals some alarming facts. As governor, Romney dropped Massachusetts to No. 47 in job creation. As head of Bain Capital, he produced large...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

An apology to the county clerk

Editor:Have you ever had one of those days where you can’t get a word in edgewise between the crow and foot that is in your mouth?Some time ago I wrote a letter to the editor complaining about...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3B: Educate yourself and use common sense

Editor:I have been reading a lot about 3B. I am undecided about this proposal, so I am not writing this letter to influence anyone’s decision. No one has the right to influence another voters’...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3B: I always vote ‘yes’ for education

Editor:My children are grown. So why would I vote “yes” on 3B? Because one day, when I am in the nursing home, I want my caregiver to be able to read the labels on my prescription bottles.I always...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

What district ranger approved this?

Editor:Last weekend, I drove my wife up the Norwood road from Dolores to Forest Road 528, then through to Road 527, normally a pretty drive. It soon became apparent that during recent Forest...

DATE: Oct. 16, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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