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Community letters require a signature name address and telephone number for verification. Writers may request withholding their name. Letters without signature will not be published and word limit is about 250 words or 1-1/2 pages double spaced.
Letter to editor on Christian Right and political taxes
The writer defends Christians as not hateful but angry about taxes, military critique, social programs, abortion rules, judicial appointments, defense cuts, and other policy issues. They argue the tone of Howard Berger's editorial mislabels the Christian Right and express broad political frustration.
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Howard Berger
Howard
Ann
Dawn Masters Lothringer letter to Gov Richards endorses Bush
Dawn Masters Lothringer of Pleasanton writes to Gov. Richards from Wilson and Atascosa counties. She details four generations in Texas, a divorce, two sons, and a shift from Democrat to Republican. She condemns being labeled a hate monger and supports conservative candidates and the Christian Coalition.
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Atascosa County
Texas A&m
U.S. Army
Congress
Gov. Richards
George Bush Jr
Texas
Dawn Masters Lothringer
Pleasanton
Taxpayer seeks answers on illegal taxes and road neglect
A reader from Wilson County Texas blasts a local editor and resident Virginia Byrd over alleged illegal tax contributions. The letter questions tax use, calls for road resurfacing in Twin Oaks Housing Area near Lavernia, and criticizes officials for poor drainage and vague schedules.
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Virginia Byrd
Wilson County
Texas
England
Twin Oaks
LaVernia
Arkansas
United States
Floresville VFD Advises Coverage for Floresville Area
Notice from Floresville Volunteer Fire Department chief Don Stevens emphasizes continued service to Floresville and Wilson County. The department pledges to cover all areas unless directed otherwise by the County Commissioners and City Council.
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Floresville
Wilson County
Don Stevens
VFD
Critique of Mr Berger’s Letters and Partisan Rhetoric
The letter criticizes Mr Berger for biased political rhetoric and lack of supporting evidence. It accuses him of demonizing opponents, inflaming passions, and avoiding substantive debate while urging better, evidence based discourse and fair representation of ideas from both parties.
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Berger
Democratic Party
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