Letters to the Editor

Letter: Remembering the Bill of Rights

Recently, I was listening to a guest speaker on talk radio. She introduced herself as an African-American woman from Atlanta, Ga. She said, "I only make note of this, so your listeners will realize I am black. I consider myself an American, in every... Full story

Letter: Grateful for the chance

Thank you to those people who supported me to meet my goal, so that I could go to Ability First Camp this year. This year was my last year to attend because I am 17 years old. I had a lot of fun at camp because I did wheelchair sports such as tennis... Full story

Letter: Sorry to see Turner go

It is with much regret to read that Ross Turner will no longer represent taxpayers in his position to protect the public against irresponsible and out of control government taxes and spending. City, county and state elected and appointed public empl... Full story

Letter: Legalizing marijuana solves problems

Regarding your July 31 editorial, the drug war is largely a war on marijuana smokers.  In 2008, there were 847,863 marijuana arrests in the U.S., almost 90 percent for simple possession. At a time when state and local governments are laying off... Full story

Letter: Scouts' camp brings back memories

Ah! AP Hill, the thought brings back some memories of that camp. I had the opportunity to spend most of a summer at the chigger center. I was a member of I Co. 385th Infantry, 76th Infantry Division, in 1943. Third Battalion was under Lt. Col. Choq... Full story

Letter: Visitor likes Corning's style

We spent time at Corning Ford on July 29 for repairs. We like this business very much.  On our way home, I was proud to see the Tea Party people gathered at an intersection. We ate at a truck stop, and then drove through town and noted how... Full story

Letter: Apartments should allow pets

I believe that pets should be allowed in apartment complexes. If apartment managers do not exclude children, they should not be allowed to exclude pets. Pets should be counted as a part of the family. People have to give up their pets just becau... Full story

Letter: Apartments should allow pets

I believe that pets should be allowed in apartment complexes. If apartment managers do not exclude children, they should not be allowed to exclude pets. Pets should be counted as a part of the family. People have to give up their pets just because t... Full story

Letter: Bowlers grateful alley re-opens

Again, we bowlers - juniors and seniors, and all in between - owe Bev and Jerry Martini our thanks for saving Java Lanes Bowling Alley. Due to all their hard endeavors to regain possession of Java Lanes, the town of Corning and surrounding areas aga... Full story

Letter: Obama in reader's crosshairs

If you fall for the gab that President Obama wants to end this war, then you better not listen to the top brass. The picture they paint is totally different. "Don't shoot unless you see the enemy really has a gun." This is the crap coming from the... Full story

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