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October 10, 2009
Glade Spring Resident Excited By Renewal
As a new resident of Glade Spring, Va., it has been my pleasure to have known and worked side by side with the many people who are now volunteering their spare time to improve our community.
October 09, 2009
Writer Wonders What Constitution President Obama Swore To Uphold
Listen up, President Obama, we need to know what constitution it was that you swore to uphold in your oath of office, because apparently it wasn’t the U.S. Constitution. And yet, you claim to be a constitutional lawyer (what country?).
Democrats Also Backed Federal Civil Rights Bill
A recent letter writer claimed that “Republicans almost single handedly passed the Civil Rights Bill of the 1960s with virtually no support from Democrats.” This person needs to check his facts before spouting such stuff.
Help Available To Understand Scripture
Take time to think how many years have passed since the first translation of the Scriptures.
October 08, 2009
Writer Feels Pride About Glade Spring
I currently call Glade Spring, Va., my hometown, but I have lived in many places – small towns, big cities, other states, another country.
Writer Wants Christian Views Included Always
In his opinion published Oct. 3, Robert Nelson Jr. wrote: “Ask yourself, do you want a Christian view to control the way that our laws are made?”
Region Has Benefited From Coal Mining
The EPA has arbitrarily decided to subject 79 pending coal mining permits in Appalachia to a so-called “enhanced review” process.
October 07, 2009
Health Care Reform Needed By All Citizens
I’m hoping for health care reform which will truly be in the public interest and that all of us will have affordable access to the care we need.
Writer Supports Opponents To School Consolidation
I am writing in response to the headline of Sept. 24, “No money for high schools’ consolidation” and Dan Fast’s remark favoring consolidating Wise County high schools: To the effect that those opposed to consolidation are motivated by fear and ignorance.
October 04, 2009
Coburn’s Efforts Transformed Town
It is beyond me why the Bristol Herald Courier continues to play into Diane Johnson’s hands in her personal vendetta against Lee Coburn, Glade Spring town councilman, and his family.
No Outcry Over Bush Taunting
I don’t recall an outcry from the Bluff City resident when the outrageous disrespect was being expressed toward President Bush.
October 03, 2009
Publicly Funded Schools Can’t Encourage Prayer
Our country was founded upon principles such as “freedom of religion” and “separation of church and state.”
‘I Like Ike’ Applies To Ike Mumpower
In the 1950s during the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, we often heard the words “I Iike Ike” being said.
Food Business Would Be Asset, Deserves Support
Thank you for your editorial on Tuesday in support of the Richard family’s plan to plant a fruit garden on their property on the corner of Valley Drive and Old Abingdon Highway in Bristol, Va.
October 02, 2009
Glade Spring Boasts Many Milestones
Five years ago, I was part of a small group of citizens concerned about the direction that Glade Spring was going with regard to both the openness of its government and its ability to envision the future of the community.
Citizens Should Stop Supporting Incumbents
The record-breaking, irresponsible and unaccounted-for spending and bailouts have sobered a good number of people including many of those heretofore enamored of President Barack Obama and his administration.
October 01, 2009
Burress, Vick Punishments Are Not Related
Nancy Moore of Bluff City is upset and believes that Plaxico Burress’s punishment is harsh in comparison to Michael Vick’s conviction and prison sentence.
Writer Wants Pledge From Federal Workers
I will consider more seriously the wisdom and efficiency of national health “reform” when I know of a certainty that all taxpayer-funded officials, from the president and his staff through the Congress and judicial system, the governor and state houses, all appointees along the way, down to the local levels to the newest social service hires – have signed on for themselves and their families to be covered.
Writer Supports Prayer To Bolster Student Ethics
I have read the recent letters about prayer in schools and the ACLU.
Writer Wants Boucher To Support Net Neutrality
The strength of the Internet is the freedom to access information – and we need to be sure it stays that way.
September 30, 2009
Will We Send Letter To Teach Iran A Lesson?
Finally, Iran has gone over the top.
Even More Attention Needed On Bus Safety
The recent article regarding drivers disregarding school buses that are picking up or letting children off needs even more attention than the coverage it has received.
Billboard Criticism Sounds A Bit Hysterical
Bill Roop’s whining over the criticism of his billboards (Sept. 26, Bristol Herald Courier, page A5) sounds a bit hysterical, but then that’s not unexpected from someone in advertising, most of which is bent on stunning the critical consciousness.
Consider More Plants, Trees To Shade Shoppers
Having to shop in Bristol on Volunteer Parkway is a chore.
September 29, 2009
Writer Blasts Glade Spring Leadership
Nearly four years ago, a group of citizens attempted to address the many negative government problems in Glade Spring.
Government Sponsors Deserve R&R Praise
Mark Hissong wrote a letter of well-deserved praise for Rhythm & Roots.
September 27, 2009
President Deserves Respect
The discontent being expressed about our country and our president is quite disturbing.
September 26, 2009
Writer Offers Praise For Music Festival
2009 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion was a success.
Writer Urges Support For Prayer By Students
For decades now, the ACLU and their minions have bullied the majority and in essence have tried to back us into a corner. They have attacked everything we hold precious from the posting of the Ten Commandments to prayer in schools.
September 25, 2009
We All Pay For Uninsured, Those Who Can’t Pay
My wife recently had a visit to a doctor, where she was diagnosed as having a pinched nerve. He charged her $892 for the visit, including shots (two at $300 each), x-rays and the office visit. She told him up front that her insurance wouldn’t pay any on this visit.
