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LETTER: No matter who wins, we need to pull together to work for a better America

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Sunday, September 21. 2008
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Dear Editor:

Now that the Democratic and Republican conventions are over, the presidential race can now officially start.
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LETTER: If we let more evil in White House, we’re only bowing to the devil

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Sunday, September 21. 2008
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Here’s something to think about. Our gas prices are raising the price on everything. Why is gas so high?
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OPINIONS: Don’t fear the future; but be prepared just in case

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Saturday, September 20. 2008
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There is a group of people on the extreme edge of our society who are convinced that the world as we know it is about to end. They think that any of several factors can bring our culture and economy crashing down around our heads. And they take extraordinary measures to prepare for the future. They call themselves survivalists. [Full Story »] 

LETTER: No military death should be in vain

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Friday, September 19. 2008
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This is to thank the Rev. Lance Snipes for submitting “Forgetting to Remember” (church news, Sept. 4).
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OPINION: Addicted – to books

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Friday, September 19. 2008
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I admit it, I’m addicted to books. This week, the Friends of the Madison County Library is hosting its bi-annual book sale, and I’m trying to stay away.

Why?
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LETTER: Obama will be another FDR, ‘champion for the poor’

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008
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Powerful Washington special interests came close to privatizing Social Security in 2005 with the help of President George W. Bush and Senator McCain. Their approach would have resulted in profits of billions for those special interests. Those profits would come out of the pockets of every day Americans who would see their benefits cut and who would have to work to meet a higher retirement age before becoming eligible for Social Security. Barack Obama will not give them a second chance.
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OPINION: No need to stifle commerce in Comer

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Zach Mitcham
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Sunday, September 14. 2008
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The divisions between town and country are still distinct in Madison County. That’s what we want to maintain. Keep town as town, country as country. [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Where’s our senior quarterback?

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Saturday, September 13. 2008
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What happened to change the starting quarterback position at Madison County High School? We were anticipating our senior quarterback to return this year after the great season he had last year passing, scrambling and running. He was also named one of the key returning players as quarterback in the GA High School Magazine after completing 60.1 percent pass completion (89 for 148) for 1,236 yards and eight touchdowns, while rushing for 289 yards and six touchdowns last year.
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OPINION: Can Palin actually shoot down those liberty-hating liberal elitists?

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Friday, September 12. 2008
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America is in an uproar over Sarah Palin. She is, of course, the Republican nominee for vice president. Nearly every person I have encountered in the past two weeks has wanted to talk about her. Some approve of her nomination; some very strongly object. [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Don’t let the state fall asleep on Jessica again

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Thursday, September 11. 2008
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Dear Editor:

Little Jessica Marie Scovil was laid to rest on Saturday, Sept. 6. This beautiful little girl will be ever so deeply missed. My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of this precious angel.
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