November 22, 2009

Correspondent: In the End, It’s All About Freedom

As I read a recent Sunday’s Commentary section, I began to realize that most of it was about freedom. Veterans Day was approaching, and the 20th...

Letters: Taking Human Life Is Not Health Care

Recently Ellen Goodman wrote a column opposing the Stupak-Pitts amendment in the health care bill, which prohibits federal funding for abortion. Goodman...


November 21, 2009

Correspondent of the Day

Real-Life Equality Doesn’t Sound So Hot Editor, Times-Dispatch: Many years ago I was teaching the basics of socialism, Marxist communism, and capitalism...

Letters to the Editor

Lacking Argument, Keillor Hurls Insults Editor, Times-Dispatch: Garrison Keillor is at it again. Because he has to write something, but has nothing worthwhile...


November 20, 2009

Correspondent of the Day

Florida Story Slighted Jamestown Editor, Times-Dispatch: The Associated Press has now joined the chorus of the historically challenged by heralding Plymouth...

Letters To The Editor

Election Did Not Repudiate Obama Editor, Times-Dispatch: Letter-writer Everett Gentry’s references to the 2009 governors’ races as referendums...


November 19, 2009

Correspondent of the Day: Hamilton Opposed to Unlimited Power

Hamilton Opposed Unlimited Power Editor, Times-Dispatch: I commend Correspondent of the Day Edward Blackwell for advocating that both sides of the health...

Letters to the Editor: Are We Paying Faculty for Nothing?

Are We Paying Faculty for Nothing? Editor, Times-Dispatch Regarding the news of VCU’s decision to eliminate 91 jobs to offset state budget cuts:...


November 18, 2009

Correspondent of the Day: Growing Smarter Means Growing Safer

Growing Smarter Means Growing Safer Editor, Times-Dispatch: Michael Paul Williams is to be commended for his keen insight in bringing the need for smarter...

Letters to the Editor: AARP Serves Members, Not Ideology

AARP Serves Members, Not Ideology Editor, Times-Dispatch: It’s clear from your Nov. 9 editorial that AARP and The Times-Dispatch have very different...

Letters to the Editor, Cont’d: Ask About Pricing on Medical Tests

Ask About Pricing On Medical Tests Editor, Times-Dispatch: Are physicians concerned about the cost of tests or lab work they prescribe? A cardiologist...


November 17, 2009

Letters: Senators’ Staffs Are Kept in the Dark

We went to Washington for the Emergency House Call on Congress initiated by Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann. We went to express our opposition to the health...

Correspondent: Who Determines the Common Good?

I read Walter Williams’ Op/Ed column, “Constitution? What Constitution?“ that described Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s refusal...

Letters: Fix Medicare Before Adding a New Patient

One might have expected to hear more outcries from workers and senior citizens as health care reform endangers the Medicare benefits they have earned....


November 16, 2009

Letters To The Editor

Fort Hood Deaths Are Indeed a Threat Editor, Times-Dispatch: I was shocked by the recent front page news story, “Muslims Say Islam No Threat to Military.“...

Letters to the Editor, Cont’d: Is Virginia Too Purple to Accept Funds?

Is Virginia Too Purple To Accept Funds? Editor, Times-Dispatch: In the 1995 General Assembly session, Sen. Richard Saslaw (D-Fairfax) co-sponsored a resolution...

Correspondent of the Day

Beware Big Business And Big Government Editor, Times-Dispatch: I am amazed that you would select for Correspondent of the Day someone who states, “It...


November 15, 2009

Correspondent: Constitutional Views Vary Widely

Recent legislative activity regarding health care has presented a teachable moment on the U.S. Constitution. Health care has traditionally been a state...

Letters: Election Returns Repudiate Nothing

Republicans such as Eric Cantor who claim that the election of Robert McDonnell somehow represents a national repudiation of the policies of President...


November 14, 2009

More Letters to the Editor: Court Decisions Often Break What Was Fixed

Court Decisions Often Break What Was Fixed Editor, Times-Dispatch: In response to the news story, “Humans Make a New Home for Salamanders,“...

Letters to the Editor: Election Results Repudiate Democrats

Election Results Repudiate Democrats Editor, Times-Dispatch: The Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races ended in failure and disgrace for the Democratic...

Correspondent of the day: Benefits Come at the Cost of Freedom

Benefits Come At the Cost of Freedom Editor, Times-Dispatch: I don’t know how many readers noticed the coincidence of a recent headline announcing...


November 13, 2009

Letters to the editor

States Sent Loud And Clear Messages Editor, Times-Dispatch: Gov.elect Bob McDonnell, 59 percent; President Barack Obama, 41 percent. These are the cold,...

Correspondent of the Day

Will UAW Repeat 1979 Mistakes? Editor, Times-Dispatch: The time was November 1979. I and 35,000 United Auto Workers walked out of the International Harvester...


November 12, 2009

Letters To The Editor: America’s Future? Is Ze for Real?

America’s Future? Is Ze for Real? Editor, Times-Dispatch: Regarding Michael Paul Williams’ recent column, “Homecoming Queen at W&M:...

Correspondent of the Day: Leave Handicapped Spaces for Disabled

Leave Handicapped Spaces for Disabled Editor, Times-Dispatch: In a lazy society where patrons will drive around the mall for 15 minutes to find a convenient...


November 11, 2009

Correspondent of the Day

Ole Virginny Still Lives Editor, Times-Dispatch: A post2009 gubernatorial note to Gov. Tim Kaine could accurately read: “Ole Virginny is alive and...

Letters To The Editor

Are Pro-Reform Docs Ready for More Work? Editor, Times-Dispatch: Mark Ryan’s Op/Ed column, “Only the Public Option Can Resuscitate Reform,“...


November 10, 2009

Correspondent of the Day: Need Job, Money? Join the Military

Need Job, Money? Join the Military Editor, Times-Dispatch: I read with interest Maya Enista’s Op/Ed column, “It’s Time to Invest in Millennials,“...

Letters to the Editor: Mercury in Flu Shot Worries a Mother

Mercury in Flu Shot Worries a Mother Editor, Times-Dispatch: While many people worry that scarcity is denying them the opportunity of a flu shot, I worry...

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