http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor-20334.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:57:13 GMT 2009-11-22T02:57:13Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/media-has-already-convicted-him-410665.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 I have now seen firsthand what the media can do to a person, especially one running for an upcoming election. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:48:47 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/media-has-already-convicted-him-410665.html 2009-11-19T17:48:47Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/this-is-not-the-america-i-know-408677.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 I believe that H.R. 3962, the “Affordable Health Care For America Act,” is not for America. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:12 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/this-is-not-the-america-i-know-408677.html 2009-11-18T17:48:12Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/huge-gaping-hole-406397.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 To John Boehner: You said you are “still trying to find the first American to talk to who’s in favor of the public option, other than a member of Congress or the administration.” Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:53 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/huge-gaping-hole-406397.html 2009-11-17T17:14:53Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/incredible-campaign-404597.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Middletown Area has raised $1,250,717. Our goal was to come together as a team, as a community, to raise the funds necessary to advance the common good, and to help support United Way’s work in creating the building blocks - education, income and health - for a better life for everyone throughout the Middletown area. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:15:48 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/incredible-campaign-404597.html 2009-11-16T17:15:48Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/feeding-children-our-priority--400763.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 The current economic recession has affected everyone in our country, and Butler County is no exception. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:29:44 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/feeding-children-our-priority--400763.html 2009-11-13T19:29:44Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/boehners-gaffe-400762.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 In 1972, while on active duty in the Navy, I was in the process of driving my fiancee from Michigan to my home in New Orleans, where she was going to stay with my parents until I came back home from Vietnam. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:28:49 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/boehners-gaffe-400762.html 2009-11-13T19:28:49Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/boehner-never-met-an-animal-protection-law-hes-liked-400606.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 House Minority Leader John Boehner has one of the worst records on animal cruelty in the entire Congress. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:58:48 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/boehner-never-met-an-animal-protection-law-hes-liked-400606.html 2009-11-13T17:58:48Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/the-incredible-value-of-libraries-398225.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 We are thrilled that the communities of Franklin, Springboro, Carlisle and the surrounding townships said “yes” to the library levy issue that was on the ballot Nov. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:51:56 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/the-incredible-value-of-libraries-398225.html 2009-11-12T16:51:56Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/prejudiced-attitude-396265.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 To the Sound Off caller regarding the Frank Frisch suggestion for Middfest: You say, stop being narrow-minded. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:21:56 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/prejudiced-attitude-396265.html 2009-11-11T18:21:56Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/blatantly-political-396280.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 Responding to the comments in the Nov. 1 letter to the editor (“Many flaws”): Warren County’s justice system is flawed. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:20:22 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/blatantly-political-396280.html 2009-11-11T18:20:22Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/ultimate-sacrifice-394553.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 Today we celebrate yet another Veterans Day. With more than 4,662 U.S. and coalition casualties, and an estimated 186,476 Iraqis dead, while another 350,000 Americans have been wounded, and possibly a million Iraqis - this day should be more than just another holiday. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:57:19 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/ultimate-sacrifice-394553.html 2009-11-10T16:57:19Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/say-thanks-394554.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 ... Many establishments are closed today as the country is urged to take time to pay our respects to our former and current servicemen and servicewomen. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:30 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/say-thanks-394554.html 2009-11-10T16:56:30Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/unprotected-from-a-variety-of-ills-393002.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 Attending a law enforcement seminar, I was informed that the Chinese Mafia has relocated headquarters to Mexico because it is easier to smuggle drugs (specifically heroin) across our southern border than via traditional methods. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:48:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/unprotected-from-a-variety-of-ills-393002.html 2009-11-09T18:48:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/excellent-campaign-392999.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 I would like to thank and congratulate Ami Earls and her committee for the excellent campaign they led to pass the Monroe school levy on Nov. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:46:42 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/excellent-campaign-392999.html 2009-11-09T18:46:42Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/we-should-be-changing-our-curriculums-389097.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 It is very interesting to hear the cries of protest coming from the wealthy school districts about the unfairness of the annual indicator and how it is unfairly ranking their school districts. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:09:44 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/we-should-be-changing-our-curriculums-389097.html 2009-11-06T19:09:44Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/where-is-the-respect--386945.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 I am writing to you regarding the condition of Pioneer Cemetery in Middletown. During this past summer, when my father was being cared for by hospice, I visited Pioneer Cemetery to see where my father would be buried. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:20 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/where-is-the-respect--386945.html 2009-11-05T17:09:20Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/do-we-care-that-the-media-ignored-us--384664.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 In response to the (Oct. 17) letter that asked, “Where was the press on Oct. 5 when 105 public-option advocates rallied outside Rep. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:43:00 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/do-we-care-that-the-media-ignored-us--384664.html 2009-11-04T18:43:00Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/big-brother-is-watching-you-384661.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 ... Several years ago, Middletown was facing a financial shortage. So what did they do to make it easier on the citizens to shop downtown? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:41:54 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/big-brother-is-watching-you-384661.html 2009-11-04T18:41:54Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/calling-blankenburg-doctor-blasphemy-381691.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 Regarding Mark Blankenburg: I think it is high time people stop referring to this criminal as a pediatrician and doctor. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:30:11 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/calling-blankenburg-doctor-blasphemy-381691.html 2009-11-03T21:30:11Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/why-cant-the-city-do-the-right-thing--381710.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_20334 Well, I guess it is obvious now that our city is being run by petty autocrats. How many of you did it take to decide to destroy the flower beds at the historic Pioneer Cemetery? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:29:17 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/why-cant-the-city-do-the-right-thing--381710.html 2009-11-03T21:29:17Z