Letters to the Editor

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

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