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July 04, 2008
Support The Troops By Offering A Milatary Discount
As we celebrate July 4th, I would like to point out something I believe would be a great disappointment to Tri-Cities residents.
Reason Instead Of Bombs
I don’t know that Barack Obama is the right person to be president, but I do believe he’s right when he says it’s time for a change.
July 03, 2008
Roe Will Be A True Public Servant
I am proud to be a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, where I served as a sniper in Vietnam.
Russert Deserved Tribute
This letter is not a slam against George Carlin, the counterculture “pioneer,” who died at the age of 71.
An Honor To Serve
As I end my term of 24 years on the Abingdon Town Council, where I served as councilman and vice mayor, I would like to thank those who supported me over the years. It has been an honor to have served the community.
July 02, 2008
Virginia Flags Are Flying Too High
The week of Independence Day is often the site of many preparations of festivity, and our city is no different.
No New Taxes For Roads
On July 9, the General Assembly will reconvene to finalize the state’s transportation bill.
Davis Is Wronging Spicer
I have in my possession a hand-written note from U.S. Rep. David Davis, dated Aug. 29, 2006, which states the following, “Dear Gary, Thank you for your friendship and support.
July 01, 2008
Piece Had a ‘Pro-Military Slant’
First of all, I’d like to make it perfectly clear – I have the utmost admiration and respect for our armed forces, both domestic and those in foreign deployment.
A Danger to Motorists
Dear editor, thank you for your recent telephone call concerning my efforts to locate a man who caused me to have an accident in January at Exit 3 on Interstate 81 South.
Clinton Voters Won’t Sit It Out
For all of the Obama people who are worrying that the Hillary Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama in November: Relax. Except for personalities and selfishness on the part of both candidates, there is not 10 cents worth of difference in them.
An Abundance of Oil
When we drive away from a service station, discovering we have paid as much as $70 for a tank of gas, it is not surprising that we could mutter, how come?
June 29, 2008
Offshore Drilling Is No Answer; New Energy Is
This is in response to Connie Counts of Coeburn [“Drill and ignore the EPA,” June 20], who foolishly believes that offshore drilling is the panacea to our economic woes.
June 28, 2008
We Need Intelligent Leaders On The Issue Of Energy
I have to take issue with Mark Wooten’s comments [page A3, Wednesday].
Drill Within The U.S. Already
I am fed up!
June 27, 2008
Dennison Stuck In The Past
I wish to say a few words in reference to Bristol, Va., City Manager Bill Dennison’s two letters to the editor.
David Is A True Republican
It has saddened me to see that Phil Roe’s campaign for Congress has become more about politics than people.
Why A Diagnosis Delay?
After a visit to the Wellmont Hospital in Bristol with my mother after a fall, I felt compelled to write this letter.
June 26, 2008
Take Action On Energy
In 1961, in response to Russia’s launch of “Sputnik” and the subsequent “Space Race,” President Kennedy challenged the United States to “put a man on the moon” by the end of that decade.
June 25, 2008
Gas Prices Hurt Abingdon Tourism
Every year I see articles stating that Abingdon’s business district is in need of help.
Start Oil Drilling in U.S.
We have enemies in our own country who want to take America down.
Islam Not Anti-Christian
An evangelist from our region, Mike Jenkins, is going on a missionary trip to Pakistan’s third largest city of 3 million, over 98 percent of which are Muslim. He is unfortunately starting out by saying: “I know that Christians and Americans are disliked in Pakistan.”
Hope For Bluff City
A new day is dawning politically in our beautiful hills!
June 24, 2008
Russert Was an Honorable Man
I am saddened by the sudden, untimely death of NBC’s Tim Russert. How deeply mourned he seems to be, how dearly loved. In this day of rampant greed, selfishness, dishonesty and ingratitude, people still recognize what virtue is, and, even when they don’t strive to practice virtue, they still admire it.
Abolish Federal Reserve
I was totally stricken with frustration to learn that the current administration in the White House has given the Federal Reserve complete autonomy over our economy.
Do Your Part to Conserve
Obviously, some people still think gas and diesel prices are OK.
June 23, 2008
Teacher Who Made A Difference
In a recent letter, Ellen Wicht criticized Ben Talley’s “A Mother’s Day gift for children” column.
Davis Is Republican Party’s Past, Not Its Future
You have depicted U.S. Rep. David Davis in his first term as well as anyone I have spoken with this election season.
Searching For ‘Hugging Tree’
As a follow up to my letter of June 15 [“Hug a tree; freeze to death], I am offering a $250 cash award to the person whose tree is selected as America’s First and Original Hugging Tree.
June 22, 2008
Foundation Is There; Build On It
On Wednesday, the Bristol Herald Courier reported that the [Bristol Tennessee] City Council discussed how to best market the city to the country (and beyond) in order to bring people here as tourists and possibly new residents.
