Letters to Editor

Letters to the editor, Nov. 20, 2009

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On current events Thousands dead of swine flu because our government failed to get enough swine flu vaccine to protect all Americans from a deadly killer and the vaccine that did get to us arrived late. And a Muslim terrorist attack at Fort Hood... Full story

Letters to the editor, Nov. 19, 2009

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Don't bring fireworks to Barstow I truly hope the mayor will give second thought to his letting fireworks be sold in Barstow. Again, we see the city blinded by the dollar sign at any expense to public safety. Maybe the mayor hasn’t stood at... Full story

Letters to the editor, Nov. 18, 2009

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Crime, hospitals, and immigrants Well we really have a great nation. School kids committing suicide to get famous. Shooting up schools to get famous. The news celebrating these things for months after to entice more of the same for more news.... Full story

Letters to the editor, Nov. 13, 2009

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Obama spending your money There are people out there who actually believe in “Obama money.” Who’s to blame: the individuals who believe it, our failed educational system, or the “dumbing down” culture of America? It... Full story

Letters to the editor, Nov. 12, 2009

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Assistance for farmers Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley of California are suffering due to a massive reduction in water sources from the Sacramento Delta area. American families are without food, without a job and are hurting. They are in urgent... Full story

Letters to the editor, Nov. 9, 2009

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Thanks to community for support I would like to personally thank the Barstow community for supporting me during the last 20 years. I have had the pleasure of serving the community through my involvement with groups such as the Optimist Club,... Full story

Letters to the editor, Nov. 4, 2009

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A case of theoretical genocide First, I want readers to know I am straight and I support the right of gays in the United States to marry in a civil ceremony or in a church, if that church allows for gay marriages. The reason I support these rights... Full story

Letters to the editor, Nov. 2, 2009

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Major changes in bus program cause problems In case there are those whom haven’t heard the latest news, the city council meeting for the decision on the changes to the Barstow Area Transit (BAT) has been put off for a later date. In spite of... Full story

Letters to the editor, Oct. 30, 2009

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Teachers earn their pensions I recently retired from the Barstow Unified School District after 40 years of teaching.  When my husband passed away in November, I learned to turn from despair to love, hope, and caring.  I taught French at... Full story

Letters to the editor, Oct. 29, 2009

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A second opinion on global warming If a doctor told you that terminal cancer had overtaken your body, what would you do? Would you collapse in fear, or would you seek a second opinion? On the subject of “climate change,” there is a... Full story

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