Letters To The Editor

Veterans Day services draw vet’s appreciation

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To the Editor: On Veterans Day, I attended three Veterans Day programs. I’m a Vietnam-era veteran, and all three of these programs made me feel appreciated and good about my service in the Army. This is just the opposite as it was in the... Full story

Letter writer critical of Obama, Democratic Party

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To the Editor: The Democratic Party has always embraced Thomas Jefferson as its founder and leader. If he were around today, he would be appalled at what the party is doing. Jefferson said, “The democracy will cease to exist when you take... Full story

Feds can’t even get H1N1 flu vaccine right

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To the Editor: We have been told the H1N1 flu vaccine will be running late because of a shortage of the vaccine. The government blames manufacturers’ tardiness. This is untrue. One out of five manufacturers ran a little late and fell behind... Full story

Complaint over local flu clinic irritates writer

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To the Editor: Concerning the comment from a Seymour resident complaining about the Nov. 5 flu clinic, do you know what “infuriates” but does not surprise me? It’s people complaining about not being able to get something for... Full story

Vote on health care bill makes voting simpler

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To the Editor: Indiana 9th District Rep. Baron Hill’s “yes” vote to the government taking over of health care, the continuing expansion of the government deficit beyond belief, the adding more taxes onto his constituents’... Full story

Removal of flowers from cemetery upsets letter writer

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To the Editor: This letter concerns the mowing at Vallonia Cemetery. For Memorial Day, I put flowers on top of my dad and son’s stones. I paid $50 apiece for them. Around the middle of August the mowers removed the flowers from my... Full story

Government has no authority to force insurance

To the Editor: Indiana 9th District Rep. Baron Hill had an interesting comment on forcing people to get health insurance. He states he is for the plan that requires purchase of insurance or risk fines from the government. I disagree. The U.S.... Full story

Reader seeks answer about health care bill and abortion

To the Editor: In reviewing House Resolution 3962, the 1,900-plus page Pelosi/Obama Health Care Bill, page 110 concerns me. It provides that: “The public health insurance option shall provide coverage for services described in paragraph... Full story

Reader says flu clinic ‘made no sense’ to her

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To the Editor: Recently the Jackson County Health Department held the first H1N1 flu clinic for 2- to 6-year-olds. I called to make an appointment for my 2-year-old, but all slots were full. They said we could come and see if people didn’t... Full story

Family thanks area’s volunteer firefighters

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To the Editor: On Monday night, Oct. 19, at 10:13 p.m., our hay barn caught fire along with all its contents and burned to the ground. Webster’s dictionary defines volunteers as “a person who serves without pay” such as a... Full story

Letter writer opposes Robo Trash, tax hike

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To the Editor: OK. Robo Trash was supposed to save our city all kinds of money. So, now, after we have spent over $1 million on this useless system, they now want to raise our property taxes 33 cents on each $100? Where did all those savings... Full story

Woman thanks those helping with her dog

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To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who stopped their cars and came out of buildings on West Tipton Street around the Pizza Palace and businesses in that area to help get my Chow out of the middle of U.S.... Full story

Conservation club thanks its supporters

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To the Editor: The officers and members of the Tri-County Conservation Club of Crothersville would like to thank everyone who participated in this past year’s corn hole tournaments and patrons for supporting us during our chili and fish... Full story

Seymour needs sidewalks where people walk

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To the Editor: I have watched wheelchairs, bicycles and people on foot trying to navigate the busy streets to get around town. We have sidewalks everywhere except in some of the busiest areas of town. O’Brien Street on the east side is just... Full story

Saving money with Robo Trash called ‘garbage’

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To the Editor: Saving money through Robo Trash is ‘garbage’ I am always ready to try something new if it may be better, save money, time or better the community, so I have waited before I formed an opinion on the new Robo Trash system.... Full story

Nation doesn’t need federal insurance law

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To the Editor: Why do people want a federal law to allow insurance companies to compete across state lines? An insurance company licensed in any state may apply to the insurance commissioner of any other state for that authority now. For just two... Full story

Visits to nursing homes can make days brighter

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Visits to nursing homes can make days brighter To the Editor: I am writing this letter today to express my concerns with visitation and volunteerism in nursing homes. I work for a local nursing home. In my 10 years of long-term care experience, I... Full story

Resident awaits response to his questions

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To the Editor: In August, I wrote an e-mail to Indiana 9th District Rep. Baron Hill asking two specific questions. I asked if he would initiate legislation to allow health insurance to be sold across state lines. I also asked if he would initiate... Full story

Congress must keep illegal aliens from health care reform legislation

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To the Editor: In a letter to Indiana 9th District Rep. Baron Hill, I told him that I am disappointed that the Democratic Party is lying to the American people about H.R. 3200, the America’s Affordable Health Choice Act. Contrary to his... Full story

Common sense must regain its place in America

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To the Editor: Congratulations to Jon Stahl for his letter to the editor, “More big spending coming,” which was published in The Tribune on Oct. 7, 2009. Jon described what is happening in America today in a very articulate... Full story

President stays focused despite open hostility

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President stays focused despite open hostility To the Editor: I feel the need to respond to Senator Cantor’s remarks regarding the Senate’s debate on whether to reprimand Rep. Joe Wilson for his outburst during President Barack... Full story

More big spending coming

By JON STAHL / Letter to the Editor

More big spending comingRecently I read the Heritage Foundation report on President Barack Obama’s budget plans for the next 10 years and it includes some astounding numbers. Maybe I should say these are shocking numbers. Yes, he and Congress... Full story

Visitor to fair impressed with fair, Red Cross

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To the Editor: I had the great pleasure of attending your great county fair on Tuesday, July 27, and needed to stop by the Red Cross building. While there an older man stopped by with skin tears to one of his hands. The care and kindness the staff... Full story

Equipment needs funding

By TOM CALLAHAN

On Sept. 16, I attended a Jackson County Council meeting. One of the items on the agenda was the commissioners’ request for about $1.4 million for the purchase of much needed equipment for the highway department. Council President Andy... Full story

Writer questions accessibility to diversion option

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To the Editor: I received a speeding ticket in Jackson County in early September and pleaded not guilty. In addition to my court date, I received a letter from a deputy prosecuting attorney, telling me that for an additional $70 over the cost of my... Full story

Writer wants senators to hear concerns about cap and trade

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To the Editor: Congress has considered many possible solutions to environmental concerns that have been growing in recent history. One piece of legislation in particular, The American Clean Energy and Security Act, is detrimental to the state... Full story

READ offers a thanks for help

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To the Editor: READ Jackson County would like to thank everyone who took a moment to STOP, DROP, and READ during the Put Your Nose in a Book program. Their tremendous support demonstrates our county’s commitment to literacy. This program was... Full story

Writer issues a call for more transparency

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To the Editor: I have to comment on some recent actions in the U.S. Senate. I’m scratching my head, wondering why the Senate Finance Committee has decided not to post its version of the health care reform bill on the Internet for Americans to... Full story

Writer opposes use of golf carts on town streets

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To the Editor: I am writing because I do not feel that golf carts or 4-wheelers or children on bikes need to be on the road unless they take a safety course on driving responsibly or riding responsibly. I have seen many 4-wheelers already on the... Full story

Candidate-to-be should check facts, writer says

To the Editor: The article “Forum opposes reform” in the Sept. 1, 2009, issue of The Tribune quoted potential Republican candidate Todd Young insisting “there must be no government-run health care.” If that’s the... Full story

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