Letters to the Editor

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September 22, 2009

Writer Urges Students To Continue Praying

This is about the letter sent to Gate City High School from the American Civil Liberties Union. To the students at Gate City High School, I say “Way to go!” Is it such a blessing to see young people not afraid to make a stand. Don’t let anyone tell you that you cannot pray.

Writer Doesn’t Approve Of Trip To Israel By Roe

While many of us in the 1st District are worried about putting food on our tables, our Congressman Dr. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) recently took a week long “fact finding mission” (otherwise known as vacation to us common folk) to Israel during the recent congressional recess.

September 20, 2009

Writer Suggests Reasons For U.S. Auto Industry’s Problems

What ruined the auto industry in this country? You may not agree, but at least hear me out.

Bristol Music Teacher Was A Gift To Her Students

One of my former teachers died recently and I would like to remind people in Bristol about her.

September 19, 2009

Former Nurse Defends Wright, Nursing Home

During my 16 years working as a licensed practical nurse at National Healthcare of Bristol, Va., I had the privilege of working with James Wright, nursing aide, who was recently indicted for alleged sexual battery.

Writer Appreciates Marion’s Recent Help

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the town of Marion and its employees who gave so much help during a block party held at Riverbend Park on Aug. 8.

Everyone Should Read Founding Documents

Recently, I reread both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.

September 17, 2009

Writer Blasts Coverage Of D.C. Protests

The Sept. 12 edition of the Bristol Herald Courier carried a front page article by Debra McCown on local participation in the Tea Party March in Washington, D.C.

Americans Hurting Thanks To ‘Change’

Can you see any difference since billions was injected into the safety net for big corporations?

Family Appreciates Tribute To Freeman

To the country music performers: Recently we had a shocking loss to our family.

September 16, 2009

Wrong Place To Declare Candidacy

As the son of an Air Force veteran, I am outraged that someone from Virginia who intends to run for a seat in the House of Representatives could gain access to our nation’s troops for his own political purposes.

Virginia Intermont Invaluable To Bristol

Virginia Intermont College has been in existence for 125 years, which is a blessing to our area in so many ways.

Another Source Of Carbon Capture?

It is becoming obvious that somehow the government is going to have to find additional sources of income, even if only to pay the interest on the national debt.

Doubters Look For Contradictions

This is regarding the letter printed on Aug. 24 from James Cannon listing some supposed contradictions in the Bible.

September 15, 2009

Writer Fears Czars’ Influence On President

The sorry spectacle of Van Jones should alert the major media to the very real danger that Barack Obama’s “shadow government” poses for our country.

Writer Thinks Some Let Paranoia Overtake Them

I get so frustrated with people who are quoted as saying that the Obama administration is the cause of their woes. Good people, have you forgotten that the housing crisis has been in existence for over three years?

Writers Grieving Over Hit-And-Run Of Pet Dog

We have been residents of Bristol all our lives and never thought we would feel the way we do now: Bristol is no longer a good place to live thanks to inconsiderate jerks like the one we encountered on 13th Street on Aug. 15.

September 14, 2009

Writer Supports Bill to Protect Retiree Benefits

The Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act (H.R. 1322), which would make corporations live up to the financial commitments they made to their employees during their working years, should be a part of any health care reform legislation.

Attendee of Gate City Meeting Critical of Abstaining Supervisor

Several neighbors and I attended the Sept. 3 supervisors meeting in Gate City, Va., for a decision on whether to move the Clark’s Precinct to the new Boozy Creek Community Center.

September 13, 2009

Man Says Relatives Received Excellent Care At NHC

I have every confidence, through years of audit and personal experience, that the National Healthcare administration has acted in an appropriate manner.

Writer Appreciated Story On Land Use, Development

It is difficult to understand the arrogance of Walmart and I often wonder if the concessions they gain are actually paid back to the communities they have pressured to allow their establishments.

Horse Riders Deserve Safe Spaces For Hobby

We should stop the madness of people being defensive about horse riders, and give them a place to enjoy what they love doing.

Writer Offers Ideas For Health Care Reform

We need the government to step in and fix this runaway train called health care.

September 12, 2009

The Truth Does Not Need Straw Men For Support

I recently wrote a letter to the Herald Courier which Mr. Andy Joyner took great delight in labeling as a soliloquy of falsehoods. It means “talking to oneself when alone.” Mr. Joyner must have been alone or watching The Andy Griffith Show, seeing Barney Fife always putting his foot in his mouth, pretending to know something he didn’t know when he wrote his letter. For that is exactly what Mr. Joyner did, trying to be cute.

Writer Wants To See Some Rock Acts At Fair

I am writing this letter in regard to the organizers of the Washington County, Va., Fair.

September 11, 2009

Reform Called Permanent Pile Of Pollution

Once installed, Obamacare would grow like a metasized cancer to intrude into every aspect of private life, constituting an invasive tyranny benefitting a dictatorial regime with totalitarian characteristics that you and your cronies are exhibiting with increasing clarity.