October 25, 2009
Letters: Keillor’s Cup Runneth Over—With Bile
Garrison Keillor’s Op/Ed column, “Even GOP Deserves Good Care,“ is another of his witty, cynical rants. The big guy with the nice baritone...
Correspondent: Here’s Another Name Suggestion
Perhaps the best name for our new baseball team would have been the Richmond Hissy Fits, since every time something different, new, or controversial happens...
Deadline for election letters
To be considered for publication, letters regarding the election must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.
October 24, 2009
Correspondent of the Day
Marshall Needs Praise, Not Hagiography Editor, Times-Dispatch: I found Brian Shaw’s Commentary article about George C. Marshall quite interesting....
Letters To The Editor: Did Report Skew Coal-Plant Facts?
Did Report Skew Coal-Plant Facts? Editor, Times-Dispatch: The article, “Report: Coal Plant Would Pollute Bay,“ reports that a $20,000 study...
October 23, 2009
Correspondent of the Day: Wind Offers Higher Return on Investment
Wind Offers Higher Return on Investment Editor, Times-Dispatch: Vince Haley exaggerated the economic benefits and downplayed the risks of offshore drilling...
Letters To The Editor: Don’t Forget To Thank a Vet
Don’t Forget To Thank a Vet Editor, Times-Dispatch: My husband, a Vietnam veteran, hosted his second military reunion recently. The extended weekend...
October 21, 2009
Letters: Discuss Legislation a Little at a Time
A 28th Amendment should read: Congress shall enact no law having more words than the main body of the Constitution. That comes to about 4,400 words, or...
Letters: Kudos to City On Restored Lake
In a time when municipal governments find it difficult to fund special projects, I write to offer my thanks and congratulations to the Richmond Department...
Correspondent: Drilling Offshore Makes Sense
Marirose Pratt [“Offshore Drilling Is No Silver Bullet”] is either sadly misinformed or unwilling to acknowledge the inconvenient facts about...
October 20, 2009
Letters To The Editor
Deeds, McDonnell Cover State in Mud Editor, Times-Dispatch: Is there any way we could have a third category on this year’s ballot—“None...
October 19, 2009
Letters To The Editor Continued: Alternative Energy Is a Long Way Off
Alternative Energy Is a Long Way Off Editor, Times-Dispatch: In response to Marirose Pratt’s Op/Ed column, “Offshore Drilling No Silver Bullet”:...
Correspondent of the Day: Why Isn’t Israel Supporting U.S. Policy
Why Isn’t Israel Supporting U.S. Policy? Editor, Times-Dispatch: Rep. Eric Cantor recently declared to Politico.com that he did not think President...
Letters To The Editor: Three Very Defining Names for a Team
Three Very Defining Names for a Team Editor, Times-Dispatch: If I had known how lame the finalist names for our new baseball team would be, I would have...
October 18, 2009
Correspondent: Health Care Reform Shouldn’t Cut Benefits
It is plain to see that a reform in health care is necessary. More and more people are losing their jobs and, in turn, losing their health benefits. Having...
Letters: Small Mojave Cross Could Change All
With all the life-threatening problems and financial woes facing our country today I take issue with the ACLU for arguing over a small cross—built...
October 17, 2009
Letters: The Choice Is Clear: Oppose Intolerance
During his bid for his party’s nomination in 2000, one of the Republicans’ own, John McCain, referred to the religious right (specifically...
Letters: VITA Initiative Is Ongoing Process
Bill Leighty’s Op/Ed column, “Initiatives Still Make Good Sense,“ regarding the VITA initiative was right on point. As someone with vast...
Correction
Yesterday’s Correspondent of the Day Edward H. Peeples is a Ph.D., not an M.D.
Correspondent: Closure Will Come When Truth Emerges
It is now more than two years and some months since the massacre at Virginia Tech. Many observers still look for closure and are fatigued reading about...
October 16, 2009
Correspondent of the Day: Variables Make Savings Unlikely
Variables Make Savings Unlikely Editor, Times-Dispatch: One of the most regrettable assumptions made in the squabble over health care arises out of the...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Cuccinelli’s Record On DUIs Is Appalling
Cuccinelli’s Record On DUIs Is Appalling Editor, Times-Dispatch: In the recent editorial, “Attorney General’s Race: Down Ticket,“...
October 15, 2009
Correspondent of the Day: Schools Program Benefited Communities
Schools Program Benefited Communities Editor, Times-Dispatch: I was pleased to see mention of the Julius Rosenwald Schools in the recent obituary for Christine...
Letters to the Editor: Coal Remains Our Major Energy Source
Coal Remains Our Major Energy Source Editor, Times-Dispatch: Coal continues to get kicked around even though more than half of the electricity we use is...
October 14, 2009
Letters to the Editor: Banned Books or Not, Reading Has Benefits
Banned Books or Not, Reading Has Benefits Editor, Times-Dispatch: I am writing to thank Correspondent of the Day Brian Regrut [“Why Are So Many Books...
Correspondent of the Day: Can a Businessman Know Earth Systems?
Can a Businessman Know Earth Systems? Editor, Times-Dispatch: Regarding the news story, “Electric Co-op Leader ‘Sees Through the Glass Clearly’”:...
October 13, 2009
Letters to the Editor, Cont’d: Not All Negativity Constitutes Racism
Not All Negativity Constitutes Racism Editor, Times-Dispatch: A sentence in Michael Paul Williams’ recent column, “Obama Banner a Bad Joke,“...
Letters to the Editor: Protests Are Good; Civility Is Required
Protests Are Good; Civility Is Required Editor, Times-Dispatch: Although I don’t support many of the plans for change that President Barack Obama...
Correspondent of the Day: Afghan People Need Coalition Support
Afghan People Need Coalition Support Editor, Times-Dispatch: I am in total agreement with Howard Bartholf [“Win This War or Get Out Now”]....
October 12, 2009
Letters To The Editor Continued: Hoover Tried Same Tactics Obama Uses
Hoover Tried Same Tactics Obama Uses Editor, Times-Dispatch: Why is it that (presumed) intelligent people cannot read history and recognize the lessons...
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