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

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