Truth and sentiment about Iraq war debate
A reader argues that liberal critics misrepresent U S actions in Iraq, praising military tempo and local Iraqi support while noting minimal Baathist and terrorist success. The piece contrasts domestic politics with battlefield realities and endorses ongoing U S presence to ensure safety, highlighting improved care and Iraqi freedom.
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United States
Iraq
U. S
Bush
U.S
Kosovo
Bosnia
Clinton
Ba’ath Party
John Kerry
Ba’ath
al Qaeda
Portrait of a Marine in Iraq Sparks Town Pride
Rocky Warren reflects on Aug 9 2003 in Al Dinaweyah illustrating his son Seans Marine patrol among smiling Iraqi children. The piece praises Iraqs postwar improvements in medical care education utilities and freedoms while contrasting with Saddam Husseins regime and WMD history. Warren is a retired Placer County Sheriff sergeant and author.
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Sean Warren
al Dinaweyah
Colfax High
Iraq
John Kerry
Saddam
Hussein
United Nations
Iran
United States
Rocky Warren
Placer County
Bring death by own action out of the closet
Readers urge open discussion of suicide and self harm stigma and offer steps for community dialogue. Mentions educational figures and a Giants program as models for destigmatizing death by own action, urging clubs and churches to host discussions and connect with resources. Nevada City writer Gary Sobonya endorses shifting attitudes and political critique.
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Rachel Carson
Jessica Mitford
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
SF Giants
John McGin
Bush
Liberty
Mid-East
John Kerry
Gary Sobonya
Nevada City
Bush Kerry Iraq War Talk Sparks Voter Push
A Meadow Vista reader argues that Bush misled about Saddam and says Osama bin Laden brought the war. The writer backs John Kerry, criticizes the administration on the economy and environment, and cites HR 163 IH as a draft-like plan.
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John Kerry
Bush
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Osama bin Laden
Kerry
Erals
Congressional
Chris Hamm
Meadow Vista
Responding to Paul Netto’s Sept 30 Colfax Record letter
The reader seeks to address Paul Netto’s Sept 30 Colfax Record letter, aiming to present a concise counterpoint. The response outlines key points, clarifies positions, and invites constructive dialogue on local issues raised in the original correspondence.
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Paul Netto
Colfax Record
California and federal officials contact list
A compiled roster of government representatives including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger U S. Senate members Diane Feinstein Barbara Boxer U S. House member John Doolittle state senator Rico Oller and local Colfax government notes with addresses district offices and phone numbers. The clutter covers Sacramento Washington San Francisco Granite Bay Colfax and Auburn jurisdictions.
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U.S. Senate
Diane Feinstein
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
Post St
San Francisco
Feinstein
Senate
Barbara Boxer
Montgomery Street
Senator
Boxer
U.S. House of Representatives
John Doolittle
Rayburn Hob
Washington D.C
Douglas Blvd
Granite Bay
House.gov
Rico Oller
State Capitol
Sacramento
Oller
Colfax Chronicles Echoes From Many Colfax Years
A compact retrospective notes 2003 recall results for Colfax voters in the California recall, recounting Schwarzenegger’s 62.65 percent, and Colfax JV football’s 40-0 win over West Campus. It also previews a 1994 bailout package for Colfax Elementary and local sports standings.
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Placer County
California
Gray Davis
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Nick Sullivan
Colfax Falcon
West Campus
Colfax
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Sharon Gieras
Joshua Alpine
Sandra Kellams
Sherrie Blackmun
Bryan West
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Colfax Chronicles
Lincoln
James Field
Auburn
Rick Anderson
CRA Housing Assistance
Colfax Lions Club
Colfax Elementary School
Weimar
Penny Andrews
Schell Bros. Four Ring Circus
Beck Place
Harry Morris
Sacramento Fire Department
Overland Limited
Cape Horn
Renee Curtis
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