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Provide working opportunities for a middle class

Editor:About this election, the worst thing a democratic people can do is gloat and not fix problems. Our economy is not based on the trickle down to the middle and so-called lower classes, but on...

DATE: Nov. 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A home can be replaced; a life cannot

Editor:Compassion is caring for the safety and well-being of others. People who work in law enforcement definitely fit that definition. The hours are long and the pay is moderate at best. The...

DATE: Nov. 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A family’s beloved pet, a little boy’s best friend

Editor:On Saturday, Nov. 3, my family’s year-old female Yorkshire terrier was stolen from our front yard on East Empire Street. I cannot fathom the callous, cold-hearted lowlife that would take a...

DATE: Nov. 13, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thank you for your faith in me

Editor:I would like to thank my family, friends and supporters for their faith in me in the recent election. I thank them for letting me put signs on their property, for allowing me to use their...

DATE: Nov. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘We are free because of my great-grandfather’

Editor:I was reminded today, by my 12-year-old niece, of how important our veterans are, as I listen to her ask questions about my grandfather, her great-grandfather George Cisco, U.S. Army, 2nd...

DATE: Nov. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3B: Please continue to be involved

Editor:Over the past two months, there has been an extraordinary dialogue in our community about education and our future BEST grant high school. During the many meetings and special events we...

DATE: Nov. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3C: Thanks for putting Dolores children first

Editor:The Strong Schools, Strong Community Bond Committee would like to thank everyone for their strong support in passing 3C. We look forward to building a facility to match our excellent...

DATE: Nov. 10, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

3B: Local heroes

Editor:Kudos to Becky Brunk, Orly Lucero and Alex Carter. Many of us thought it was hopeless, but they came up with a strategy of logical and common-sense reasons to pass 3B. They found ways to...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Assaulting an officer is a serious crime

Editor:There were several letters of support for John McHenry in the Journal. But assaulting an officer of the law is a serious crime, no matter what the reason is; you just can’t do that and...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Benghazi: National security vs. electric cars

Editor:Larry Tradlener is insinuating that the CIA and the president are acting in coordination to undermine our national security. The firefight at Benghazi lasted four hours. J. Christopher...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

At what cost?

Editor:After reading all of the letters regarding John McHenry’s situation, several thoughts come to mind. This fire moved very quickly, burning several hundred acres in a short amount of time. Our...

DATE: Nov. 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Where were the flags?

Editor:Where were all our flags on Main Street on Election Day? Flags are supposed be to flown in respect for certain events and special days. Elections is one of many. Shame on our city managers....

DATE: Nov. 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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