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Reagan would cringe to see moral and political downfall of the US
Opinion: Reagan would cringe to see moral and political downfall of the US “If we ever forget we are one
Given antics of his predecessors, Obama is hardly worst president
Opinion: Given antics of his predecessors, Obama is hardly worst president I have read and seen on televi-
Will raccoons be next endangered species in Mill Creek MetroParks?
Opinion: Will raccoons be next endangered species in Mill Creek MetroParks? Although I have already seen a
Misunderstandings abound with group health insurance
Opinion: Misunderstandings abound with group health insurance After group health in- surance is abolished
Legalize fireworks to save Ohioans from being liars
Opinion: Legalize fireworks to save Ohioans from being liars I am the father of four boys, the youngest
Homosexual lifestyle defies God, logic and common sense
Opinion: Homosexual lifestyle defies God, logic and common sense The recent World Digest report, “Gay-
Life story of murdered Gina is hardly unique in the Valley
Opinion: Life story of murdered Gina is hardly unique in the Valley I imagine that many people after
Diocese responds to criticism of Catholic school closing
Opinion: In response to the June 22 let- ter in The Vindicator, we would like to share factual information
Mill Creek Park has become a death camp for beautiful geese
Opinion: Mill Creek Park has become a death camp for beautiful geese I am writing with a heavy heart in
Ohio law has a positive impact on the treatment of concussions
Opinion: Ohio law has a positive impact on the treatment of concussions One of the more frequent injuries
Global economy is choking vitality out of US economy
Opinion: Global economy is choking vitality out of US economy I don’t know about the rest of you people,
Not all Democrats in the Valley should be stereotyped as corrupt
Opinion: Not all Democrats in the Valley should be stereotyped as corrupt Last Sunday, Bertram de Souza
Car break-in engenders sympathy for scofflaw; faith remains strong
Opinion: Car break-in engenders sympathy for scofflaw; faith remains strong Last MONTH, my husband’s car
A perfect location for a dog park on the North Side of Youngstown
Opinion: A perfect location for a dog park on the North Side of Youngstown Driving through the city of
Are there any moral judges left who will oppose gay marriage?
Opinion: Are there any moral judges left who will oppose gay marriage? I read this newspaper day after
Youngstown Diocese has mishandled school closings
Opinion: The Diocese of Youngstown website states, “We are a vibrant community of believers ...” However,
City school board member says district can’t afford pay raises
Opinion: City school board member says district can’t afford pay raises In response to your editorial
Retiring Hubbard schools chief made indelible imprint on district
Opinion: Retiring Hubbard schools chief made indelible imprint on district Mr. Richard Buchenic, thank you
Nonpolitician like Dr. Carson should run for president in ’16
Opinion: Nonpolitician like Dr. Carson should run for president in ’16 Many long-time voters have become
Dads deserve respect, thanks
Opinion: Since time immemorial, American dads have gotten a bad rap. They typically play second-fiddle to
Probe the quality of medical care for active-duty military personnel
Opinion: Probe the quality of medical care for active-duty military personnel So much is being reported on
Sterling punished harshly; where’s freedom of speech?
Opinion: Sterling punished harshly; where’s freedom of speech? I am saddened by recent events concerning
How can US create more jobs? Simply kill 2 trade agreements
Opinion: How can US create more jobs? Simply kill 2 trade agreements Here we go again. It’s elec- tion
Veterans Affairs medical facilities in Youngstown, Cleveland praised
Opinion: Veterans Affairs medical facilities in Youngstown, Cleveland praised The scandalous revela- tions
Overmedication, loud music lead many Americans astray
Opinion: Overmedication, loud music lead many Americans astray So it goes ... as the world turns. Our
Political correctness goes too far in spats over offensive language
Opinion: Political correctness goes too far in spats over offensive language 222They call it “Political
Court decision allowing Christian prayer in public finally gets it right
Opinion: Court decision allowing Christian prayer in public finally gets it right Your recent editorial
God’s gift-wrapping on humans should never trigger bigotry
Opinion: God’s gift-wrapping on humans should never trigger bigotry I’ve had it. Another basketball owner
Doctor’s Rx for VA crisis: Give vets vouchers for private hospitals
Opinion: Doctor’s Rx for VA crisis: Give vets vouchers for private hospitals I am a veteran, and I am A
Stay tuned for the next episode of ‘Benghazi’, the GOP drama
Opinion: Stay tuned for the next episode of ‘Benghazi’, the GOP drama Benghazi. Where have I
Russia puts the United States to shame with anti-swearing edict
Opinion: Russia puts the United States to shame with anti-swearing edict Vladimir Putin has passed a law in
Marijuana is gateway drug for many — not all — users
Opinion: Marijuana is gateway drug for many — not all — users A recent letter (“Debunking marijuana myths
Air show exceeded expectations
Opinion: Air show exceeded expectations My family and I attended the Thunder Over the Valley air show last
Don’t forget dead soldiers who cannot receive graveside care
Opinion: Don’t forget dead soldiers who cannot receive graveside care This weekend we visit cemeteries to
Youngstown voters still blind to fracking propaganda. Why?
Opinion: Youngstown voters still blind to fracking propaganda. Why? Once again I am dismayed that the
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