Letters Policy and Satan Quote from Middletown Journal
The Middletown Journal invites letters to the editor with full name address and phone for verification. Submissions become property of the paper and may be reused. The excerpt ends with the biblical quote "Skin for skin" attributed to Satan about striking flesh and bones provoking a curse.
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Democracy’s open book test skimming harms democracy
Rourke argues that Americans increasingly skim readings from news to official briefings, harming democratic governance. The piece notes continuous partial attention from screens to headlines, cites Enron ethics, Iraq NIE summaries, and questions whether leaders truly read briefing materials.
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National Endowment For the Arts
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Microsoft
America
Enron
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John Kerry
Iraq
On the street I live a plea for better housing
A reader from the 2nd Ward describes aging homes and a rising renter population. Investors push Section 8 and cheap upkeep, while slumlords neglect properties. The writer urges stronger rental standards, city action, and redevelopment to benefit all residents and youth. They commend local papers for coverage of community assets and call readers to act.
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Flunking teachers a crime sparks debate over grading errors
Elmon W. Prior argues that widespread grading errors by Educational Testing Service sidelined thousands of potential teachers. More than 4,000 candidates in 19 states, including over 1,200 from Ohio, were labeled failers for exams passed, prompting calls for remedy and accountability.
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National Center For Fair and Open Testing
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