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March 22, 2010
Our country is cascading out of control, writer contends
Listen up, President Obama, the issue has been raised that anyone would dare to advise you or even question your misguided policies – shocking!
People should educate themselves to make opinions, writer says
Clear thinking is basically our ability to distinguished between facts and opinions.
Many people pick Bible verses to suit their own purposes, writer says
Many people, not just Christians, pick and choose Bible verses to fit their own objectives.
March 21, 2010
Rape a crime of physical violence
It was shocked to read your report about a person handing out leaflets that blamed a victim for bringing on rape because of their attire. I noticed it made it to the top of Google news. Hopefully it will spark some debate.
March 20, 2010
Demonstrators unclear about bill
Some of those in the Tenth Amendment Foundation are old enough to receive Medicare and Social Security. We hope that your reporter will be sure to clarify that this principled group is opposed to those government run insurance programs, as well as the one presently under consideration. Surely they would appreciate your paper clarifying their opposition to all government-run health care and insurance programs so that their views are not made to appear hypocritical.
March 19, 2010
Ideas offered to ease traffic around races
I do not want the cameras turned off for the races either. But I do want the race fans to have the same consideration as was given other citizens of a “warning period.”
March 18, 2010
Gilbert’s work is powerful journalism
It is with great admiration and thanks that I write this e-mail to congratulate Mr. Gilbert and your newspaper for receiving the Scripps-Howard Award and for producing such a powerful work of journalism.
March 17, 2010
Sidewalks would help fight obesity
Regarding the battle to help fight obesity, I am very glad to see that Bristol was chosen to be a part of America’s 2010 Pioneering Healthier Communities.
March 16, 2010
Coverage gave Brown more focus
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the headline on your newspaper’s Friday, March 12, 2010, edition: “Cop killer on Facebook.” You played into his hands.
March 14, 2010
Writer calls Boucher a true son of Virginia’s 9th Congressional District
If Salem and Roanoke County want Morgan Griffith as their Richmond representative, so be it. Just keep that would-be carpetbagger at home and let a true son of the 9th District represent us.
People who don’t recognize risks of speeding don’t realize potential harm, writer contends
Bristol Motor Speedway appears to disregard the statements and advice from local law enforcement for the safety of attendees and our citizens.
Bluff City traffic rules must be enforced with equity, writer says
Thumbs down to Bristol Motor Speedway official Kevin Triplett’s preference that Bluff City, Tenn.’s speed cameras be turned off for race weekend.
March 13, 2010
Lies and fear meant to make people forget deficit and wars, writer contends
I believe that the American people are smarter than to fall for another political group trying to mask who they really are: Republicans.
EPA regulations on carbon dioxide could cause power bills to spike, writer says
It’s encouraging to see Democratic senators challenge Environmental Protection Agency authority to regulate carbon dioxide.
March 12, 2010
Vibrant future means all must help pay for it
If drug companies are required to disclose side effects of all prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, similar mandates should apply to elected officials.
March 11, 2010
Mendota needs its own clinic for residents
If you have ever been to our little town of Mendota, Va., you know our population is gloriously small.
March 10, 2010
Do stores invite crime by having money inside?
If women are partially guilty of rape by dressing attractively, aren’t banks and convenience stores guilty of robbery by being places known to have cash on hand?
March 09, 2010
American cars not immune to defects
In response to the recent letter regarding “buying only American cars,” I would like to respond.
Excessive charges at root of problem
To those of you so opposed to any regulation of health care, and help for the millions of people without it, the following is an example of corporate greed and the fleecing of Medicare and the retired people on fixed incomes.
March 07, 2010
Where are some constructive ideas for future?
Look at the GOP’s spokespersons: Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich. All ranters and ravers and hatemongers and not an idea among them, except for furthering their wealth and careers.
Griffith would represent Roanoke Valley, not us
The race for the Ninth District Congressional position is heating up. On Feb. 24, Virginia Delegate Morgan Griffith issued a press release that lists a group of supposed supporters that include elected state Delegates and Senators. This is very distressing to me.
March 06, 2010
Citizens should read, know Constitution
How long has it been since you read the owner’s manual of the USA?
Writers suggest using Creative Movement
In order to keep children excited about learning, we are writing to encourage schools to implement Creative Movement in the curriculum.
March 05, 2010
Methods needed to slow speeders on all streets
I think it is fine to have any deterrent possible to slow people down speeding in their cars so they don’t hurt themselves or anyone else. But we need this in residential neighborhoods, not just the highways.
Some don’t want reform
We don’t want your health care reform!
Readers enjoy feature stories
I want to congratulate the Bristol Herald Courier for the recent run of human Internet stories.
March 04, 2010
Writer offers health care ideas
We need a public plan health care option for all Americans. It needs to be a non-profit enterprise that gives each of us the option of purchasing coverage from it, on an income adjusted basis.
Local groups rely on arts commission funding
The time has come for all good men and women to come to the aid of the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
March 02, 2010
Prisoners get many things at our expense
I must address the Feb. 7 letter to the editor from Tina Goodpasture about spending on prisons and not on education.
February 27, 2010
Many rely on funding for free clinics
Free clinics can leverage $6 in value for every dollar spent primarily because of tremendous volunteer support.
