Over taxing taxes or unfair fairness debate in U S tax system
James H. "Smokey" Shott argues that the U S tax system is bloated and unfair. He criticizes the IRS and Congress for complexity and favors lower taxes on wealth creators, citing high government spending and welfare dependence as justification. He questions the political use of "fair" and targets the rich for higher rates.
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Mlive.com
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Names and Titles
The page lists personnel including Darryl Hudson publisher, Tito Spouts, Palynog Andy Patton, Brian Woodson, Samantha Perry editor, Coty editor, and Bill Archer with Charles Owens in editorial roles. A quoted biblical verse appears authoritatively on the page.
West Virginia Parkways Authority to add four officers on 8 mile turnpike
The West Virginia Parkways Authority voted to add four officers to Troop 7, raising total troopers to 31, and proposed a criminal patrol unit to target drug trafficking and cigarette smuggling between Princeton and Charleston. State Police Superintendent Jay Smithers backed the plan, urging rapid deployment to deter illicit activity along the interstate corridor.
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Beckley
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Carolinas
Canada
Letters urge more patrols on College Avenue and speed enforcement
A reader laments speeding on College Avenue near the race track and calls for increased police patrols to protect residents and pets. The writer condemns reckless driving, praises Christmas spirit, and questions legal compliance while urging safer streets and local merchant support.
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Manchin for president proposal from West Virginia voter
A Bluefield reader urges Senator Joe Manchin to seek the Democratic nomination for president. The author criticizes the current president as part time and itinerant and says the DNC chairman is clueless, offering a partisan opinion.
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Eddie Fowler
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph invites letters on public issues
The Daily Telegraph will publish letters on matters of public interest. Letters must include the writer’s signature, address and phone number. Send your opinion about a public issue by email to editor bottonline com.
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Bottonline
The Postal Service in decline and possible rescue
Dan K. Thomasson argues the U S Postal Service faces obsolescence due to evolving communications and privatization. He warns of rising costs, potential job cuts, and a shift to online payments unless Congress rescues the service with subsidies and oversight.
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