Community figures named in local newspaper letters page
Clifton E Cliff Clements editor publisher Luke Hales Dave Mathews managing editor Jay Eshbach M A Bengtson community member Jim Finley Dave Rogers former managing editor sports editor letters to the editor
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Clifton E. “Cliff” Clements
Dave Mathews
Jay Eshbach
M.A. Bengtson
Jim Finley
Dave Rogers
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Baytownsun.com
Dave.mathews
Nation of citizens not a Christian nation says critic
A reader argues that America remains a nation of citizens not linked to one faith. Citing the First Amendment, they warn against theocracy and contrast with Iran’s rule, urging in favor of religious pluralism and secular governance.
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America
Ohio
Padgett
Iran
Right Wing Extremist Pride Cites Veteran Status and Gun Beliefs
A reader declares themselves a proud right wing extremist, citing veteran status and opposition to the fairness doctrine while defending gun ownership and limited government. The letter critiques abortion views and gender roles, taunting a public figure and asserting personal responsibility for parenting. The piece reflects sharp ideological divides and confrontational rhetoric.
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Czarina Napolitano
Janet
Good American contrasts with President Obama in veteran critique
The letter quotes Don Sanders praising being a Good American while criticizing the President and the 2008 election. It reflects strong national pride, mentions Sanders’s veteran and Scout status, defends Obama’s presidency, and warns about potential repercussions for dissent.
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Don Sanders
People of America
Barack Obama
Barack
Hussein Obama
America
Obama
Contact and submission guidelines for The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun lists contact emails and phone numbers for publisher managing editor and staff, mailing address and hours, submission rules for letters and guest columns, photo requirements, and redelivery policy. It notes original material only, signatures required, and editing rights.
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the Sun
Baytown Sun
Offshore oil and gas can lead to U S energy independence
Kay Bailey Hutchison argues for expanding offshore oil and gas development on the Outer Continental Shelf to reduce dependence on foreign energy. She cites 1982 moratorium impacts, potential 100 billion barrels of untapped oil, 420 trillion cubic feet of gas, and up to 1.4 trillion in tax revenues with 40,000 jobs by 2030, urging action and opposing energy taxes.
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Venezuela
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OCS
Atlantic
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Gulf
Alaska
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United States
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API
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House of Representatives
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Obama
U.S
April Makes This Girl Look Foolish
A Baytown writer Natalie Whatley vents about April in Texas, describing spring fever and her inner child. She confesses to enjoying driving with windows down, blasting music, and drumming on the steering wheel while her kids cope with her playful mood and the season's length. She signs with hometown details and contact info.
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Texas
April
Momma-Mobile
Scooter
Linda Rowe
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