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Some important questions to consider

DEAR EDITOR: This is a letter of questions about the law of our country, the Constitution of the United States of America. It is also a letter of questions regarding the adherence to law by the governing bodies of the United States of America. It also raises questions pertaining to the citizens of the United States and our participation in government. The last time I read the Constitution and Declaration of Independence was in junior high school. Although I took classes in law school and reviewed cases corresponding to federal and state laws (Constitutionally derived laws) I was not ...

Letter of thanks to vets from Patriot Hospice

DEAR EDITOR: Dear veterans, Today, we pause — not just to remember history, but to honor you, the living proof of courage and commitment. You have stood where others could not, faced what others feared, and carried the weight of duty so that freedom could stand tall. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a promise — that we will never forget the price paid for our peace, our voice, our home. It is a day to say, with full hearts and steady voices: Thank you. For the long nights away from family, for the unseen scars and the silent strength, for your ...

Trump’s priorities are out of whack

DEAR EDITOR: Thank you, Mister Trump. We’re so excited about the $230 million ballroom replacing the East Wing. I’m sure the 15,000 children who died from lack of USAID that you, the president, took away would have been so thankful — that you took care of the millionaires instead of them. Trump did the same thing to 253 subcontractors and their employees from 1988-90. He only paid them 30 cents on the dollar — putting them out of business. He cheated them out of $70 million. It’s great to have a fascist president who thinks of himself, rather than those he is supposed to ...

Sound off!

What is wrong with people? Animal abuse cases are increasing...horse skeletons found in Columbiana County, men arrested in Warren for starving their dogs, and the list goes on. If you can’t care for a pet, don’t get one. If you can’t take care of the one you have, turn it over to an animal welfare agency. People who mistreat animals should be punished to the fullest extent of the law...and then some! — Warren In order to maintain safety when going through the diverging diamond in Howland, the township / state should put reflective tape on all poles, etc., as well as installing ...

We need to elect better people to office

DEAR EDITOR: With the Nov. 4 election approaching, and the mid-terms coming next year, I hope the voters will choose the most qualified candidate. One who will work for all of us. Does the mayor of Youngstown deserve another term? He talks about continuing the good work he’s done, he cheerleads his own talking points, but there’s no substance. The Realty Tower was destroyed, and he acts as if it had not existed, despite its historical significance. Talk to any business owner downtown who will say he is tone deaf and has blocked progress, not facilitated it. No, he doesn’t ...

Let’s have free speech about health care

DEAR EDITOR: “Health Care Free Speech.” That’s the sign I took to the No Kings rally. The hostage-taking of sick people by the Republicans to extort political concessions from the Democrats seems to me unsavory in an America that claims kinship with Western civilization. I wanted to make a statement. I’m sort of sympathetic to the MAGA grassroots folks. I get the alienation. President Trump has done some good things. But, I vote Libertarian and think libertarian in a non-libertarian America. No Kings was sponsored by Democrats, to whom I’m grateful. I put a sticky note ...