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No Kings rallies are all about hate

DEAR EDITOR: As I watched some of the No Kings gatherings over this past weekend, I can only come to one conclusion about their cause: there is none, other than hate. What they are hoping for with their vulgar signs, goofy little furry or blow-up costumes and bullhorn shouts is 10 seconds of recognition on some, ANY form of media. Since there is no true “protest” of any kind, it shows me that their attempt at a form of self-esteem is a very poor substitute for self-respect. They remind me of the jerks that 55 years ago disrespected our veteran soldiers who were returning from ...

Social media and the developing mind

DEAR EDITOR: Social media has grown to become a huge aspect in the lives of many across the globe. According to the National Library of Medicine, social media use by youth is nearly universal. Up to 95% of youth ages 13–17 report using a social media platform, with more than a third saying they use social media “almost constantly.” (Office of the Surgeon General, 2023) Young people have become the main consumers of social media, which makes them most susceptible to the problems that arise from it. Social media increases risks of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and low ...

Losing faith in the US is the American way

DEAR EDITOR: I’ve been around long enough to experience many social and economic changes here in America, at which time many believed, to quote a 1965 song, we were on the “Eve of Destruction.” Well, many of those concerns have been addressed, yet many remain, and here we are still relying solely on our strong democratic institutions, which enable democracy to function. Our institution ensures government accountability via a framework for decision-making, public participation and a peaceful, constitutional transfer of power. Our legislative bodies, independent judiciaries ...

Sound off!

So, putting a massive addition to the White House which, by the way, is the “people’s house”, not the president’s house. Anyway, the contractor is non-union! Wouldn’t ICE have a field day rounding up illegals? But, oh my, suddenly no agents are allowed near the construction site. — Girard There is an answer to the high school football players who want to fight during and after games. Remove them from the team. Suspend them. If it is the last game and it is a senior, ban them from playing other sports. Maybe this would get the message out there loud and clear. It has ...

Debunking Mike Johnson’s red herring

DEAR EDITOR: Let’s think about the lack of understanding displayed by House Speaker Mike Johnson’s statements during a TV interview last week and its impact on millions of Americans and their ability to make an informed health care decision. He stated that the shutdown impasse was not a health care fight. He said that the Democrats had created a red herring by making this a shutdown issue in September. His logic apparently being that Congress had every intention of discussing the issue in October and November since the health care subsidies don’t expire until the end of the ...

Judge Natale is the clear choice on Nov. 4

DEAR EDITOR: I have had the good fortune of counting Judge Natasha Natale of the Warren Municipal Court as a close friend for a long time. Not only does she have a history of being an exceptional attorney, she is also a good person — the kind of highly principled person who shows up for others with loyalty, honesty and compassion. Over the course of her career, Judge Natale’s dedication and skill have been recognized in every position she has held, and her record of service is longstanding. Voters shouldn’t overlook the fact that her current appointment on the Warren Municipal ...