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Israelis aren't colonialists; they're the original owners

Opinion: Israelis aren't colonialists; they're the original owners EDITOR I would like to respond to the


Poland stands at crossroads, literally and figuratively

Opinion: Poland stands at crossroads, literally and figuratively EDITOR: One hundred and twenty five


The cute puppies and kittens of today become unwanted, problem pets of tomorrow

Opinion: The cute puppies and kittens of today become unwanted, problem pets of tomorrow EDITOR: I saw an


Key lessons from the past offer voting help for future

Opinion: Key lessons from the past offer voting help for future EDITOR: I read the letter of July 30 from


We should all be so extreme in our prayer commitment EDITOR:

Opinion: We should all be so extreme in our prayer commitment EDITOR: While an entire stockpile of WMDs has


Zionism isn't a religion; it's a purely political issue

Opinion: Zionism isn't a religion; it's a purely political issue EDITOR: I strongly object to Rabbi


Scrutinize Kerry, and you'll find that he can be dangerous

Opinion: Scrutinize Kerry, and you'll find that he can be dangerous EDITOR: This political season


Too many questions remain about downtown property

Opinion: Too many questions remain about downtown property EDITOR: The July 25 article, &


What ails the city: landlords, tenants shirk responsibility

Opinion: What ails the city: landlords, tenants shirk responsibility EDITOR: The real problem in the


Media need to get behind passage of county sales tax

Opinion: Media need to get behind passage of county sales tax EDITOR: I am irked about the negative


'Amish in the City' should be revolting to all of us

Opinion: 'Amish in the City' should be revolting to all of us EDITOR: A recent edition of TV Guide


Problems at the Playhouse rest on shoulders of board, which should hire Lenhoff

Opinion: EDITOR: When I concluded my three-year commitment to act as managing director at the Youngstown


Fallen-away Democrat says party has gone too far to left

Opinion: Fallen-away Democrat says party has gone too far to left EDITOR: I have no dislike against any


Family appreciates support during search for justice

Opinion: Family appreciates support during search for justice EDITOR: The Clemente family would like to


Rather than follow the pack, YSU could set the standard

Opinion: Rather than follow the pack, YSU could set the standard EDITOR: Some of the Youngstown State


Years ago voters cared about separation of church, state

Opinion: Years ago voters cared about separation of church, state EDITOR: Isn't it just fascinating to


Open government is key to a functioning democracy

Opinion: Open government is key to a functioning democracy EDITOR: Citizen participation in government


Public employees aren't as well-off as de Souza thinks

Opinion: EDITOR: Bertram de Souza's column of July 18 (about OPERS pensions) is quite interesting. Aside


Trial lawyers share blame in rising malpractice costs

Opinion: Trial lawyers share blame in rising malpractice costs EDITOR: A steady stream of articles


Getting a win with a pitch and a prayer

Opinion: I am convinced prayer helped to get me through combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World


Cleaning Yellow Creek wouldn't abate flooding, but would alter the creek's character

Opinion: EDITOR: Poland Village Council's proposal to alleviate flooding along Yellow Creek by "cleaning"


Ohio better wake up before all its doctors leave

Opinion: Ohio better wake up before all its doctors leave EDITOR: Some of our very good local doctors are


Atty. Campos should stick to reading the scales of justice

Opinion: Atty. Campos should stick to reading the scales of justice EDITOR: I have a bone to pick with


Penguin Parade illustrates the spirit of our community

Opinion: Penguin Parade illustrates the spirit of our community EDITOR: What a parade! What a treat for


Democrats' platform can't withstand today's challenges

Opinion: Democrats' platform can't withstand today's challenges EDITOR: Last week, the Democrats drafted


When discussing Saddam, 9/11, get the facts straight

Opinion: When discussing Saddam, 9/11, get the facts straight EDITOR: This is in response to the July


There's more going on at Salem firehouse than meets the eye; come see

Opinion: EDITOR: I would like to address a couple of topics that have arisen lately, especially pertaining


Our sons, daughters in Iraq need, deserve our support

Opinion: Our sons, daughters in Iraq need, deserve our support EDITOR: My son is serving in the military.


Downtown has the potential to offer great entertainment

Opinion: Downtown has the potential to offer great entertainment EDITOR: As I write this, I have just


It's time for President Bush to depart Fantasy Island

Opinion: It's time for President Bush to depart Fantasy Island EDITOR: Is the Bush administration living


Schools, children pay price for education funding mess

Opinion: Schools, children pay price for education funding mess EDITOR: My return to the reality of


Loud car music is issue of respect, not age or wealth

Opinion: Loud car music is issue of respect, not age or wealth EDITOR: I just read the comments from some


Watching the grass crew offered insights to our woes

Opinion: Watching the grass crew offered insights to our woes EDITOR: Right near the 224 exit on 680 on


To fix the Mahoning Valley, leaders and residents must start looking at big picture

Opinion: To fix the Mahoning Valley, leaders and residents must start looking at big picture EDITOR: Two


New Middletown is in dire needs of traffic lights

Opinion: New Middletown is in dire needs of traffic lights EDITOR: How much longer do the residents of