From the Left gains praise in Aug Wilson County News
An Opinion page reader commends the paper for balance in the From the Left piece and notes plans to compare letters to the editor in upcoming issues. The message includes political views, a plug for a Democratic Club event featuring Michelle Vallejo at the Justice Center, and a call to readers to ask questions.
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Mary L. Trump
Democratic Club
Michelle Vallejo
Justice Center
Richard L. Nimz Floresville
Wilson County News
Liberal columnists spark reader debate in San Antonio letter
Alfred A. Moy Jr. from San Antonio defends the paper against liberal columnists and Hightower, arguing readers will see backlash yet notes loyalty to the Express-News. He criticizes perceived leftist stances on government, capitalism, borders, gun rights, and identity politics while affirming tolerance of anti conservative rhetoric.
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Jim Hightower
United States
San Antonio
Express-News
Alfred A. Moy JR
Reader letter defends Second Amendment and border policy
A La Vernia veteran critiques Jim Hightower's tirade in WCW, defending conservative views on affirmative action and immigration. He asserts fair opportunity based on merit, praises border protection, and emphasizes First Amendment rights. He pledges not to read Hightower's articles in the future.
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WCW
Jim Hightower
Abbott
Texas
America
Marcel Blanchard la Vernia
Letter to Mr. Hightower on immigration and fentanyl
Garry Rice of Stockdale writes that Sen Tom Cotton and supporters should stop welcoming immigrants. He argues sanctuary cities fail, urges deportation, claims fentanyl floods the country, and demands drastic action to keep illegals out.
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Sen
Tom Cotton
Mr. Hightower
America
Garry Rice Stockdale
Wilson County News invites reader letters to editor
The Wilson County News welcomes letters on subjects of interest to readers. Short letters have the best chance of publication, but the editor may choose any material. Editing may adjust for space and clarity or to avoid obscenity libel or privacy issues.
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Wilson County News
Letters for publication include signer and contact
Readers are instructed to send letters with a signature and include a daytime phone number for identity verification. Email submissions must include a contact number, and letters may be sent via the online form. All letters require an address and phone number for records, though these details will not be printed.
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editor@ween-online
Wilsoncountynews.com
Reader lauds Jim Hightower opinion column
A Wilson County News reader compliments the August 9 One Opinion column From the Left by Jim Hightower calling it intelligent and fact based. The reader supports diverse views and hopes for future invited opinions.
From the Left column praised by reader fans
Nancy Dela Zerda sends a brief note praising WCN’s From the Left addition as a smart marketing idea and an engaging, balanced voice on the Opinion Page. She shares her mixed political stance and her eagerness to read more letters to the editor.
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Rose McCoy
Nancy Dela Zerda
San Antonio
Readers comment on From the Left column in Wilson County News
Readers weigh in on Jim Hightower's opinion piece with mixed reactions. Eileen Donnelly praises diverse views while Nanette Chopin Cook vows to skip liberal columns yet stay loyal to the Wilson County News.
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Ers
Jim Hightower
Wilson County News
Eileen Donnelly
WCN
Hightower
Sen
Tom Cotton
Nanette Chopin Cook
Freedom comments defend plural voices in media debate
Letter from JOSE CABALLERO argues for keeping diverse columns like From the Left and State Capital Highlights in newspapers to avoid a one sided narrative. He cites Putin China Iran as warnings and praises knowledge as power while criticizing Star Parker’s Georgia praise as irrelevant to La Vernia Texas readers.
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Jim Hightower
Stars and Stripes
Russia
China
North Korea
Iran
Vladimir Putin
Ali Hosseini Khamenei
Guard
Star Parker
Georgia
la Vernia
Texas
Jose Caballero
Smsest
USAF
Left column ire over tempers in local paper opinion
A reader lauds the new From the Left column but critiques Mr Hightower’s pieces as negative and inflammatory. The letter urges substantive policy debate from the left next week to provoke thoughtful responses, not flare tempers, and asks for balanced reporting. Ellen Pavliska notes the column by Froma Harrop.
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Hightower
Mr. Hightower
Jamie Stiehm
Ellen Pavliska
Floresville
Froma Harrop
Local Coverage Emphasizes Subscription Support
Editorial note urges readers to invest in GR News by purchasing a subscription to sustain ongoing local reporting and resources. It highlights commitment to comprehensive coverage and invites community support through signups and renewals.
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