Letters to the Editor Swim at your own risk
A reader warns about Westover Pool in Harrisonburg where 15 to 20 teens crowded the pool area. They say roughhousing, swearing, and a football caused a child to be knocked under water and lifeguards did not intervene, urging better lifeguard training.
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Representative Cline questioned over One Big Beautiful Bill Act
A letter dated June 3 2025 from Rep Ben Cline is cited criticizing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The author alleges the bill would extend 2017 tax relief, fund a border wall, cut health coverage for millions, reduce SNAP for hundreds of thousands of children, and increase the national debt. The letter invokes Matthew 25 40 to frame the appeal.
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Ben Cline
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Health over politics urges truth in health policy
Michael Alexiou of Harrisonburg urges action against misinformation in national health policy citing Robert F Kennedy Jr and stressing science, transparency, and patient health. He calls on readers to contact state representatives and senators to demand honesty, science, and leadership that prioritizes health over headlines.
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America
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Michael Alexiou
Harrisonburg
Parade of death ponders military parade versus world peace
Harvey Yoder argues that large U S military displays fail to help the hungry and sick. He contrasts mass parades with efforts to aid life and global cooperation, warning that continued militarism could trigger World War III. Yoder, a Harrisonburg pastor, blogger and counselor, expresses his views in Open Forum.
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Harvey Yoder
Harrisonburg
Daily News Record Letters Policy Overview
The Daily News Record accepts Letters to the Editor and Open Forums up to 300 words and 800 words respectively. Submissions require name, city published, and a verification phone number. First-time or occasional writers preferred with up to one letter per writer in a 10 day period.
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Have you participated in a public protest poll results
Readers respond to a poll about public protests with options including yes many times yes once or a few times no but would no and would not vote and view coverage at daronline com special polls. The prompt directs viewers to the site for complete results and discussion.
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