Fragile life and sudden death in Columbus hockey arena
An editorial ponders Brittanie Cecil's death after a deflected hockey puck struck her in Columbus. It notes fan safety calls, the randomness of danger at events, and broader questions of fate. It cites other examples of unforeseen deaths and reflects on human fragility and uncertainty.
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Buck
Columbus
Ohio
Brittanie
Briltanie
Brittanie Cecil
Columbus Blue Jackets
Calgary Hames
Potomac
Frederick City
Rodney Pullian
Legioinnaires
Ratings madness and tobacco in movie ratings debate
The piece argues rating systems now aim for control across life and media, spotlighting tobacco warnings in films. It cites Tobacco Control findings on industry paid product placements in the 1980s and notes opposition from Jack Valenti. It discusses sites guiding viewers on potentially offensive content and the desire to avoid unpleasant surprises in cinema.
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America
Huricanes
Tobacco Control
Tabacen
American Lang Association of Sacramento Emigrant Trails
Jack Valenti
Motion Picture Association of America
Mr. Valenti
The
New York Times
Eleist
Gene Hackman
Danny DeVito
Screentt
Frank
Silk
Dergman
City police urged strict dog control amid rabies concerns
Mayor Donald B. Rice called for firm enforcement of dog leash laws after numerous complaints of dogs roaming streets and digging in gardens in Frederick. Health officials warned of rabies spread after three children were bitten near Parkway School.
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Donald B. Rice
Frederick
Forbes Burgess
Health Department
J.R. Schoolman
Parkway School
Frederick’s Antigram Connection and Civil War Reflections
A letter from Derby, England recounts Civil War battlefield visits including Ank¢tam and Burnside Bridge. The writer describes awe at cannon sights and nestling birds amid imagined carnage, reflecting on nature’s restraint and shared memories with friends Melvin and Marion Bennett.
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May Ladd
Frederick
Melvin
Marion Bennett
Ank¢tam
Burnside Bridge
Flag respect outruns faulty patriotic displays
A reader laments disrespectful uses of the U.S. flag in daily life from shredded flags on car windows to flags on napkins and department store towels. The letter urges proper flag treatment and urges patriotism to reflect real respect.
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U.S
Long road project delays and public safety concerns
Readers vent about a slow road construction south of Interstate 270 causing daily backups from Md 80 to the truck weigh station and beyond. Proposals include closing the weigh stop during morning rush and extending the southbound on ramp to ease congestion.
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Interstate 270
MD. 80
Frederick
Clarksburg
Ice cream bill prompts letter to editor
Bernadette Almasy of Brunswick condemns a March 22 editorial on ice cream policy and questions why lawmakers spend time and money on a weight based selling bill. She argues the government wastes funds on such measures and calls for focus elsewhere.
Priests Should Be Allowed to Marry Says Reader
Dave Miner of Walkersville argues that priests like doctors and police officers should be allowed to marry. He counters Teresa Buckley’s March 24 letter on priesthood as a poor mix, saying a spouse can support both career and family.
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Teresa Buckley
Flag misuse and renewed patriotism sparks public concern
Public readers decry disrespect for the U S flag amid renewed patriotism after Sept 11. The letter cites federal rules in Title 36 Chapter 10 of the United States Code, urging proper display and reverence for the flag as a symbol of unity and memory of those who fought for freedom.
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United States
U.S
Questioning Frederick civic voice beyond city limits
A reader responds to Sherrie Earle's letter arguing that residents outside Frederick city should not be silenced. The writer, a Burkittsville resident born and raised in Frederick, asks if Frederick County residents within the city limits still retain the right to voice concerns about local issues and notes long-standing changes to the area.
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Sherrie Earle
Burkittsville
Frederick
Frederick City
Frederick County
Old Town
Different Perspective on 9 11 Documentary Debate
The writer critiques Riana West's March 14 commentary The tunnel vision of 9 11, arguing the documentary should not ignite a warlike policy stance. They praise ordinary Americans for calm compassion after 9 1, warn against reacting with nuclear escalation, and urge reflection on long term policy and nuclear risk.
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Riana West
Agai
Nagasaki
Opposition to drilling Arctic Refuge cited in energy letter
Keith R. Scott argues against drilling the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska noting the coastal plain would yield uncertain oil, likely a short supply, with a 10 year timeline to production. He urges senators to back an energy bill emphasizing efficiency and renewables to protect public lands and reduce oil dependence.
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House of Representatives
Arctic National Witchlift
Alaska
Arctic Refuge
Grand Canyon
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
America
Letters to the Editor Viewploorne and submission info
The Frdddrick News Post invites letters to the editor exclusive to The Maes. Authors must sign and include contact details. submissions are available by mail at The Freddricks News Post Fredetes MD 21705 or by fax and email. fees are noted for publication and copies.
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Frdddrick News-Post
Fredetes
E-tMall Stellers
Fraderltknewapost.com
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Frederick County Volunteer Firefighters Association
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Banner School
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Waller
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Arrow of Light
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Mona Betteridge
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Brunswick
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Walkersville
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