February 10, 2010

Correspondent of the Day

French Parliament Continues to Amaze Editor, Times-Dispatch: France does not cease to amaze. From French fashion to anti-Muslim laws, everything that is...

Letters to the Editor

Good Economics Say Help the Little Guy Editor, Times-Dispatch: This is in response to Bob Rayner’s Commentary column, “Sanity’s Revival:...


February 09, 2010

Correspondent of the Day

Henrico Schools Make Commendable Decision Editor, Times-Dispatch: As a graduate of the Maggie Walker Governor’s School, I am writing to commend Henrico’s...

Letters To The Editor

Christmas Mother Thanks Everyone Editor, Times-Dispatch On behalf of the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Committee, I extend heartfelt thanks...


February 08, 2010

Correspondent of the Day: Speed Limits Should Be Reduced in Virginia

Speed Limits Should Be Reduced in Virginia Editor, Times-Dispatch: Ten Virginia state senators voted to raise the speed limit to 70 mph on rural interstates....

More Letters to the Editor: Fund Teachers, Not Snowplows

Fund Teachers—Not Snowplows Editor, Times-Dispatch: The big story recently was about the less than lightening-fast cleanup of Richmond city streets...

Letters to the Editor: Time To Change Country’s Direction

Time to Change Country’s Direction Editor, Times-Dispatch: A fundamental but almost never mentioned reason that the recovery from this recession...


February 07, 2010

Letters: Take Rights From State Workers First

Like George Hoffer [Commentary column, “Restructuring Virginia’s Motor Vehicle Fees”], I am a state employee. And I, too, have a couple...

Correspondent: Free Clinics Must Remain Well Funded

I read with interest the thoughtful Commentary columns by Dels. Jennifer McClellan and Christopher Peace on health care insurance and the importance of...


February 06, 2010

Letters: Higher Taxes Needed To Address Deficit

I don’t know if Bob Rayner is reciting Republican talking points or if he is just too lazy to do his homework. How in the world can he write a Commentary...

Correspondent: It’s Time to Look At Tax Structure

As Gov. Bob McDonnell considers options to balance next year’s budget, he may wish to consider the proposal by the Virginia Organizing Project (VOP)...

Letters: Stop Complaining, And Start Supporting

The criticism of our president amazes me. He inherited a huge mess, he’s been on the job one year, he’s making major decisions, and he has...


February 05, 2010

Correspondent of the Day

Voters Should Heed Menhaden Crisis Editor, Times-Dispatch: The citizens of Maryland have little influence on happenings within the Virginia legislature....

Letters To The Editor

Local Officials Could Bear Cuts Editor, Times-Dispatch: Your recent article on the offer by the Chesterfield school superintendent to reduce his salary...


February 04, 2010

Letters to the Editor, Cont’d

Pro-Choice Plates Help Fund Clinics Editor, Times-Dispatch: As a woman, I should have the right to comprehensive, safe, and legal medical services. I should...

Letters to the Editor

Noble Ideas Alone Won’t Fix Economy Editor, Times-Dispatch: What happened? An administration that began with “hope and change” is now...

Correspondent of the Day

What a Liberal Really Believes Editor, Times-Dispatch: I am a liberal but most people do not know what that means. It means I believe in a progressive...


February 03, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Even One Is Missed; All Will Be Mourned Editor, Times-Dispatch: I still miss my small Ukrop’s supermarket near Patterson and Gaskins roads. I cannot...

Correspondent of the Day

Government Has Right To Tax for Health Care Editor, Times-Dispatch: Your editorials oppose the government requiring individuals to purchase health insurance...


February 02, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Children Need Every State Bed Available Editor, Times-Dispatch: Virginians should be very concerned about former Gov. Tim Kaine’s proposal to close...

Correspondent of the Day

Webb’s Actions Were Well Calculated Editor, Times-Dispatch: Sen. Jim Webb’s position on deferring further voting on health care reform as referred...


February 01, 2010

Correspondent of the Day: Sneaky ‘Census’ Form Cost GOP Respect

Sneaky ‘Census’ Form Cost GOP Respect Editor, Times-Dispatch: At this time of year many of us get mailed forms for tax purposes, and are aware...

Letters To The Editor: Opening Rest Stops Is Humanitarian Relief

Opening Rest Stops: Humanitarian Relief Editor, Times-Dispatch: I don’t know what altered world Joe Shaver [“Open the Outhouse, Close the Schoolhouse?“]...


January 31, 2010

Letters: Health Reform’s Failure Will Hurt the Economy

In reference to your recent editorial, “So Sue ‘Em,“ you make a point on behalf of conservatives that the individual mandate is unconstitutional....

Correspondent: Free Up All Schools, Not Just Charters

Gov. Bob McDonnell wants to make Virginia the “vanguard of the charter school movement.“ In a recent guest Op/Ed column, Robert Holland and...


January 30, 2010

Letters: Nation Shifts To the Center

As it turns out, the election of Barack Obama has been the best thing to happen to America in generations—but not for reasons he and his supporters...

Correspondent: Vote Didn’t Repudiate National Health Care

Contrary to your opinion in a recent Week’s End roundup, the Massachusetts election was not—repeat, not—a referendum on health care reform,...

Letters: Conscription Is OK, Thanks to Constitution

Regarding your “So Sue ‘Em” editorial and military conscription: Your attention is invited to the U.S. Constitution—Article I,...


January 29, 2010

Correspondent of the Day

Right Is Right, And Wrong Is Wrong Editor, Times-Dispatch: Like many, I am disturbed by the blatant and widespread shenanigans involved in the recent congressional...

Letters to the editor

American Lung Assoc. Is Fighting for Everyone Editor, Times-Dispatch Regarding your recent editorial, “Smokes,“ which criticizes the American...

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