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Changing mind-set of world led to actions at Abu Ghraib

Opinion: Changing mind-set of world led to actions at Abu Ghraib EDITOR: I, like many Americans, have


Struthers thumbs its nose at the law and its citizens in denying tax relief

Opinion: Struthers thumbs its nose at the law and its citizens in denying tax relief EDITOR: I am taking


Support for bill insulted millions of loving parents

Opinion: Support for bill insulted millions of loving parents EDITOR: Despite what's being reported in


Here's a history lesson about church and state

Opinion: Here's a history lesson about church and state EDITOR: This letter is to comment on two articles


Extremist Muslim teachings will produce more assassins

Opinion: Extremist Muslim teachings will produce more assassins EDITOR: Unrest in the Middle East is as


Driver in fatal park accident should be treated fairly

Opinion: Driver in fatal park accident should be treated fairly EDITOR: After reading articles two


The changing landscape in Springfield is troubling

Opinion: The changing landscape in Springfield is troubling EDITOR: As predicted, the Huns have arrived


Residents need to fight proposed Hubbard landfill

Opinion: Residents need to fight proposed Hubbard landfill EDITOR: Maybe because I survived cancer twice


A clean Mahoning River offers unlimited potential for recreation, commerce

Opinion: EDITOR: Recently two writers expressed opinions in The Vindicator about the efforts under way by


Trip to capital was reminder of why we engage in wars

Opinion: Trip to capital was reminder of why we engage in wars EDITOR: On a recent trip to Washington,


Don't miss chance to see 'Carousel' at the Playhouse

Opinion: Don't miss chance to see 'Carousel' at the Playhouse EDITOR: The people of Youngstown and


Many reasons why Campbell can't get public's support

Opinion: Many reasons why Campbell can't get public's support EDITOR: Now, when school systems everywhere


Reactions to abuse photos are alarmingly disturbing

Opinion: Reactions to abuse photos are alarmingly disturbing EDITOR: With the coming to light of abuses


Iraqi citizens are still glad to be rid of Saddam Hussein

Opinion: Iraqi citizens are still glad to be rid of Saddam Hussein EDITOR: I noted the results of a


Workers in Austintown deserve a 3-percent raise

Opinion: Workers in Austintown deserve a 3-percent raise EDITOR: As an Austintown trustee for the past 10


Driver in fatal accident lives his punishment every day

Opinion: Driver in fatal accident lives his punishment every day EDITOR: I read with disdain your opinion


One of the unsung heroes

Opinion: One of the unsung heroes I'm sitting in my mother's house while she lies quiet and alone in


A woman before her time

Opinion: A woman before her time There was an incident in 1942 that, if it happened today, would probably


At RMI Titanium, it's time to get down to business

Opinion: At RMI Titanium, it's time to get down to business EDITOR: My husband is an employee of RMI


Research can offer solutions to funding problems at YSU

Opinion: Research can offer solutions to funding problems at YSU EDITOR: While on sabbatical this year, I


We let John Kerry skip town without getting his specifics

Opinion: We let John Kerry skip town without getting his specifics EDITOR: Let's get something straight


Consider President Sweet a great investment for YSU

Opinion: Consider President Sweet a great investment for YSU EDITOR: Several decades ago Clark Kerr,


Train tracks won't impede recreational use of river

Opinion: Train tracks won't impede recreational use of river EDITOR: In a letter on April 25, a writer


Some questions about what Kerry plans to do about jobs

Opinion: Some questions about what Kerry plans to do about jobs EDITOR: "This is the worst jobs president


Staying informed is a key to bringing positive change

Opinion: Staying informed is a key to bringing positive change EDITOR: I talked to two 18-year-old people


A year later, Youngstown remembers loss of officer

Opinion: A year later, Youngstown remembers loss of officer EDITOR: On this day, the Youngstown


Girard police chief thanks community for its support

Opinion: Girard police chief thanks community for its support EDITOR: I have served under 10 mayors,


Campbell board should rethink superintendent's job

Opinion: Campbell board should rethink superintendent's job EDITOR: Campbell Board of Education members


Warren man deserves bonus for protecting his property

Opinion: Warren man deserves bonus for protecting his property EDITOR: A $500 bonus should be awarded to


Some may call it pork; I call it help for the Valley

Opinion: Some may call it pork; I call it help for the Valley EDITOR: In an April 16 letter to The


Convinced that God called George Bush to be president

Opinion: Convinced that God called George Bush to be president EDITOR: The attitude of many people toward


Removal of painting shows Poland's disdain for history

Opinion: Removal of painting shows Poland's disdain for history EDITOR: On March 21, 1984, I delivered


Some people need guidance through health care system

Opinion: Some people need guidance through health care system EDITOR: There are times when navigating the


Retired teachers appeal to Columbiana residents

Opinion: Retired teachers appeal to Columbiana residents EDITOR: In view of the anticipated loss of


Cancer society is committed to helping area families

Opinion: Cancer society is committed to helping area families EDITOR: When you or a loved one is touched