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St. Christine's member supports parish priest

Opinion: St. Christine's member supports parish priest EDITOR: I am writing in the wake of the


Christianity challenged by books and movie

Opinion: Christianity challenged by books and movie EDITOR: Ever since the terrorist attack in this


Police and firefighters true American heroes

Opinion: Police and firefighters true American heroes EDITOR: We are responding to a letter of Nov. 15.


No benefits to area if 17th District is split apart

Opinion: No benefits to area if 17th District is split apart EDITOR: It is my sincere belief that the


Tobacco trust funds going to balance state budget

Opinion: Tobacco trust funds going to balance state budget EDITOR: I am writing in response to our state


Use Smoke-Out as reason to quit smoking now

Opinion: Use Smoke-Out as reason to quit smoking now EDITOR: I am always surprised to see how many people


General Assembly puts tobacco industry first

Opinion: General Assembly puts tobacco industry first EDITOR: I am disappointed by the lack of leadership


Voting is patriotic; what happened to everyone?

Opinion: Voting is patriotic; what happened to everyone? EDITOR: I read with disgust Tuesday's election


Muslims should realize what world without the U.S. would be like

Opinion: Muslims should realize what world without the U.S. would be like EDITOR: This is to reply to


Killing terrorists will send a message to others

Opinion: Killing terrorists will send a message to others EDITOR: I agree with a recent letter that


Veterans Day is special and should be preserved

Opinion: EDITOR: This Veterans Day, we commemorate the bravery of those Americans who left their families,


Now more than ever, it's true: War is hell

Opinion: EDITOR: Our president states that we are at war against terrorism. We scurry around the world


Buying foreign-made cars is unpatriotic

Opinion: Buying foreign-made cars is unpatriotic EDITOR: I am starting to see a lot of American flags


U.S. can't end terrorism with current strategy

Opinion: U.S. can't end terrorism with current strategy EDITOR: We can identify with those who are


Business could give credit card lessons to Mahoning County commissioners

Opinion: Business could give credit card lessons to Mahoning County commissioners EDITOR: Here we go


Editorial didn't reveal full truth about candidates

Opinion: Editorial didn't reveal full truth about candidates EDITOR: I take issue with the editorial


Neither history nor truth can be censored

Opinion: Neither history nor truth can be censored EDITOR: With reference to the young lady from the


Casino committee has Valley's interests at heart

Opinion: Casino committee has Valley's interests at heart EDITOR: The members of Casino For Youngstown


Annan's role in Rwanda a betrayal of the innocent

Opinion: Annan's role in Rwanda a betrayal of the innocent EDITOR: Your "uplifting" article, buried in a


Teaching about cultural and religious differences, similarities fosters peace

Opinion: Teaching about cultural and religious differences, similarities fosters peace EDITOR: I am


Pride doesn't mean taking advantage of Indians

Opinion: Pride doesn't mean taking advantage of Indians EDITOR. Are we this desperate to have gambling


Selfless contribution raised family's spirits

Opinion: Selfless contribution raised family's spirits EDITOR: It is amazing how in one day our hearts


A better school board means better education

Opinion: A better school board means better education EDITOR: One of the questions the citizens of


Local Navy man serves to make America proud

Opinion: Local Navy man serves to make America proud EDITOR: Right now as you sit at home, I am on the


Racism, a problem of the heart, can be addressed

Opinion: Racism, a problem of the heart, can be addressed EDITOR: This letter is in response to the Oct.


Where to find products still made in America?

Opinion: Where to find products still made in America? EDITOR: On Columbus Day I took some time to go


Kind words to officers are greatly appreciated

Opinion: Kind words to officers are greatly appreciated EDITOR: Approximately two weeks ago, Deputy Andy


Let those who want casino build it near their homes

Opinion: Let those who want casino build it near their homes EDITOR: This letter is addressed to all


U.S. government, military must stop bin Laden

Opinion: U.S. government, military must stop bin Laden EDITOR: I am a 13-year-old student at Volney


Feds won't pay for city hall, convocation center

Opinion: Feds won't pay for city hall, convocation center EDITOR: I read with great interest Bertram de


Pastor Alford is right to oppose gambling

Opinion: Pastor Alford is right to oppose gambling EDITOR: Although the majority of the local clergy are


Celebrate Columbus' knowledge and bravery

Opinion: Celebrate Columbus' knowledge and bravery EDITOR: On this Oct. 12, we honor Christopher Columbus


There's no place like a Mahoning Valley home

Opinion: There's no place like a Mahoning Valley home EDITOR: I am one of a dying breed. I can say with


September 11 justifies war on Afghan terrorists

Opinion: September 11 justifies war on Afghan terrorists EDITOR: I was personally shocked that anyone


All Americans have right to voice their concerns

Opinion: All Americans have right to voice their concerns EDITOR: During a time of war or national trage