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July 05, 2009
‘Times’ Have Changed, But God Has Not
Homosexuals do not have a problem telling President Obama (or anyone who will listen) what they stand for and what they want. It’s time we as God’s people do the same.
Writer Supports Travel Center for Meadowview
Love’s Travel Center is ready to help our little community in so many ways.
Our Region Needs King College Medical School
There is a growing shortage of physicians and nurses in our region. Our region needs and will support an additional medical school.
Is An Apology to Audobon Society In Order?
President may owe an apology for WWII dodo atrocity.
Downtown Bristol Looks Good, But Vigilance Needed
Let’s try to clean up our city now.
July 04, 2009
Writer Offers Truck Center Options
With all due respect to Debra McCown’s usual balanced reporting, I feel her coverage of the “truck stop project” on June 9 did not truly characterize the public presentations to the Washington County Board of Supervisors.
Plagiarism Claim Called Ridiculous
Regarding the column “Can’t We All Just Get Along, or at Least Be Civil?” published June 14: As a Bristol Herald Courier reader of many years, the idea of J. Todd Foster committing plagiarism is absurd.
Displaying Object Makes Others Want It
Concerning the wolf statues in Abingdon: What a shame – doing something nice for others seems to be getting harder all the time.
July 03, 2009
Writer Agrees With Keeping Gitmo Open
We don’t need to move terrorists onto U.S. soil when we already have a facility at Guantanamo.
Energy Act Will Cost Americans Dearly
Rep. Rick Boucher has stabbed the working people of Southwest Virginia in the back by his vote for H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Paramount Center Needs Local Support
I am writing to let the community know that their support is needed for The Paramount Center for the Arts.
July 02, 2009
Work Crafted Key; Prayer Turned The Lock
While I appreciate your June 30 effort to discern the “Real lesson for VI,” I believe you missed a central point.
Writer Urges Action Against Rate Hikes
Appalachian Electric Power is asking for yet another 13 percent increase.
Library Is Achieving Mission To Expand Minds
The Bristol Public Library hosted author Nicholas Sparks on Saturday, June 13, as part of the 2009 Discovery Series.
July 01, 2009
Who Else Will Be Responsible For Earth?
My righteous indignation reared its head when I read a recent letter from Lewis Loflin concerning the “followers of the watermelon cult.” Mr Loflin claims that “The earth is not holy, divine, sacred, etc.” as he rails against the “pantheistic New Age nonsense” advanced by those of us who can clearly see and acknowledge global warming.
Make A Plan For Children And New Jobs
Placing a truck stop near an elementary school is a bad idea, for many reasons.
Make Clear Decisions To Avoid Regret Later
Lately it seems as if most of the comments about the proposed truck center in Meadowview are from people who favor putting it in.
June 30, 2009
Administrator Responds To Sunday Editorial
As the spokesperson for Abingdon Health Care Center and as the administrator of its sister facility, Valley Health Care Center, I appreciate your newspaper’s desire to bring the Department of Health’s upcoming review of the proposed nursing facilities in the Abingdon area to your readers’ attention.
Coaches Should Set Example For Exercise, Physical Fitness
During this national obesity epidemic, it’s more important than ever for coaches to be excellent fitness role models for the young athletes under their stewardship.
Boucher Hasn’t Responded To Letters From Couple
A few weeks after the election, we learned that a number of Rep. Boucher’s House votes seem inconsistent with his claim that he represents Southwest Virginia values.
Favorite Campsites Could Be Off-Limits Over Holiday
To my fellow campers who used Observation Knob campground over Memorial weekend: Did you know our Sullivan County Commission has voted to make all the campsites, except the ones on the water, seasonal?
Meadowview Truck Center Would Benefit Community
As a longtime resident of Meadowview, I want to urge the Washington County Board of Supervisors to approve the Love’s Truck Center proposed for Exit 24.
June 29, 2009
Writer: Truck Center Not a Good Idea
I would like to point out just a few of the many reasons a truck stop is not a good idea.
Reader Rebuts Letter, Suggests Writer Make Changes
I find it incredulous that our new president could be single-handedly blamed for Cooper’s predicament.
June 27, 2009
Graham Wants To Micromanage Library Board
Recently, the public got a glimpse into the unprofessional and political wrangling of Library Board chairman and recalled councilman Kelly Graham.
Truck Center Would Benefit Meadowview
Some trucks in small fleets pay $7,000 in road taxes each quarter.
Region Needs Jobs Travel Center Would Offer
I live in Meadowview.
June 26, 2009
Lessen Greed To Make Universal Care Possible
Universal, affordable health care for all Americans is incredibly simple to develop.
Writer Knew Little About Confederacy
It was obvious that her knowledge of the Civil War is very, very limited. It was relative to that of a sixth-grader.
Writer Wants To See President Removed
Barack Obama can be removed from office if the voters come to their senses.
