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Opinion | Our Voice | Columns Todd Franko Bertram de Souza David Skolnick Ernie Brown | Letters
Youngstown can be proud of medical-care quality
Opinion: Youngstown can be proud of medical-care quality I have benefited from ex- cellent medical care in
Salute to women WWII vets
Opinion: Salute to women WWII vets On May 15, I attended a Wom- en’s Veterans Conference titled “Empowering
Recalling pet-food contamination, Youngstown veterinarian worries about human food from China
Opinion: Recalling pet-food contamination, Youngstown veterinarian worries about human food from China Last
Saturation patrols take place on all sides of town
Opinion: Traffic patrols were everywhere I beg to differ with the man who wrote about the stepped-up
Valley does not need jobs; it sorely needs an industry
Opinion: Is Rush ghost writing now? Two key phrases in a recent diatribe explicitly reflect the ideology
Zero-tolerance plan only gives a perception of fighting crime
Opinion: Zero-tolerance plan only gives a perception of fighting crime I must say that the recent zero-
School board needs to refocus
Opinion: School board needs to refocus The resignation of Dr. Wendy Webb saddens me. As a former school
Medical personnel should be certified at all levels of service
Opinion: Medical personnel should be certified at all levels of service I agree with the opinion of a
Releasing domestic ducks in Mill Creek Park is a less-than-kind act
Opinion: I do wish that people, how ever well-intended, would quit releasing domestic waterfowl in Mill
Slow down and enjoy the drive
Opinion: Slow down and enjoy the drive On a recent trip to a local shopping area, I traveled my usual route
Only Congress can fix this mess
Opinion: Only Congress can fix this mess AMay 14 editorial declared, “Budget deficit commission must lead
The few are ruling the many
Opinion: The few are ruling the many I was listening to the evening news May 6 regarding the National Day
President needs steely resolve
Opinion: President needs steely resolve Even though the steel in- dustry has begun to see signs of economic
We lose more than we get
Opinion: We lose more than we get The Vindicator headlines tout President Obama’s visit to the area, and
The country needs to return to citizen — not career — legislators
Opinion: It appears that Bertram de Souza has a double standard when it comes to career politicians and
A different kind of Bronx cheer
Opinion: A different kind of Bronx cheer The writer of the May 6 let- ter, “Not a fan of life in the city,”
Selective road patrols drive away business
Opinion: Selective road patrols drive away business I recently noticed stepped- up patrols all over
Keep both hands on wheel always
Opinion: Keep both hands on wheel always It was no surprise to read that Ohio was not one of the states to
A night with Elton was magical
Opinion: A night with Elton was magical When I heard on the radio that Elton John was coming to
Youngstown teacher gives the Alpha School of Excellence an A
Opinion: There are often times when voices which want to be heard are silenced by the possibility of future
Unfair trade boosts joblessness
Opinion: Unfair trade boosts joblessness Your April 15 news story about persistent unemployment (“Obama
Not a fan of life in the city
Opinion: Not a fan of life in the city I am writing in response to the writer who proclaims there is a lot
It’s not a matter of equality
Opinion: It’s not a matter of equality The April 22 letter, “Equality for all is urged,” is the non-
Thoughts about paying taxes
Opinion: Thoughts about paying taxes On tax filing day, a number of thoughts came to mind. Why do
A lot to love about Youngstown
Opinion: A lot to love about Youngstown I have always stated that I love my city of Youngstown, Ohio,
Criticism of critic went too far
Opinion: Criticism of critic went too far I was mildly disappointed and shocked to read the letter in last
Some pre-election observations
Opinion: Some pre-election observations Although I am still loath to support the party that is intent on
Levy preserves what Liberty has
Opinion: Levy preserves what Liberty has It is up to each voter in Liber- ty to vote yes to renew the
Supporting the tax with caution
Opinion: Supporting the tax with caution Both my wife and I are re- tired and feeling the money pinch on
Why don’t city’s public schools outperform charter schools?
Opinion: Why don’t city’s public schools outperform charter schools? In 1998 Eagle Heights Academy opened