- Flag Protection - Campaign Spending - Etna Green Thanks - Illegal Imports - AWL Needs Help - Thanks To Sponsors - Driver Kills Dog - Lake Restaurant - Garden Path Flag Protection Editor, Times-Union: On Tuesday, July 17, the House of Representatives will vote on HJ Res.36, the Cunningham-Murtha Flag-Protection Amendment.The amendment reads: "The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

- Stray Dogs - Meaning Of Freedom - Drunk Driving - Local Politics Stray Dogs Editor, Times-Union: After reading all the articles and letters to the editor in the Times-Union concerning Herschel Rainwater's proposed stray dog ordinance, my conclusion is that he is on a personal crusade to solve a problem that is not as large as he would want us all to believe. He has stated, "I among others, many others," also "he was asked by several people to make the request."I would like to hear from all these, "many others" and "several people."He seems to be the only one speaking out.

Editor, Times-Union:Great points in your Dec. 23 article, Roger!

Ahmed’s ClockEditor, Times-Union: Last week, 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed built what he said was a “clock” and took it to school.

- Supporting Troops - Addicted To Oil - Time Out - No Perfect World - Great Photographs - Memorial Supporting Troops Editor, Times-Union: Do you really support our troops? Stop for a moment and think ... how many times in the past week to 10 days have you heard a protester say, or perhaps said yourself, "I support our troops, but not our president!" This statement bothered me from the very first time I heard it, simply because you cannot do one and not the other.

- Clinton Opinions - Bank Spies - In Time Of Need - Concrete Canoes - Woman Of The Year Clinton Opinions Editor, Times-Union: I know I'm pushing my luck by being almost partisan in my thinking (I don't think, though, that I'll be hit by the "hit squads") but there is just too much happening. Reading the Jan.26, 1999, Times-Union and listening to the U.S.Senate votes on "Dismissal of Articles" and "To Hear Witnesses" gave rise to my sharing again of my lofty thoughts.

Editor, Times-Union:I am sending a small donation to the Gideons in appreciation for all they do.

Editor, Times-Union:I wish to address a day of truth and the youth who wish to participate:

Editor, Times-Union: I still have to shake my head in disbelief every time I read an article on Obamacare.

Editor, Times-Union:Thanks to Harold Kitson for your recent letters. Keep 'em comin'!

Editor, Times-Union:I have written about an economic system I call Applied Capitalism since 1980.

Editor, Times-Union:Thanks so much ...For only the second time in my adult life, I am not ashamed of my country.

Editor, Times-Union:Please define hog management to me! Some people go the college for this, and I guess I don t understand.

Editor, Times-Union:God has showered America with more than 200 years of blessings.

Editor, Times-Union:As a long time admirer of the late, great historian Howard Zinn, and owner of a cherished copy of “A People’s History of the United States,” I was sickened by Mitch Daniels’ censorship of this wonderful book.

Editor, Times-Union:How many of you Republicans out there are tired of your Republican leaders (i.e. local party leaders, town council, State Senators and Representatives, U.S. Congressman and Senators, etc.) just giving us lip service for their so-called conservative beliefs?

Editor, Times-Union:They say you cannot fix "stupid." However, you can educate yourself to know the truth.

Editor, Times-Union:There's an old saying which goes: "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" Well, we've had winter, and spring is here. Let's hope this nice spring weather will continue.

Editor, Times-Union:I am a union worker, and in the morning I'll get up and go to my job, but there are thousands of people that do not have a job.

Editor, Times-Union:I just couldn't take it any longer. Ms. Torpy's latest attack finally did it.

Editor, Times-Union:There is still hope for our democracy.Monday, a somber and angry President Bush chastised a system that doesn't allow those who are willing to serve to do so.

Editor, Times-Union:In response to Harold Kitson's letter:Neo-con Economic Policy for Dummies;

Editor, Times-Union:Yesterday brought memories of a trip with Dad to Cedartown, Ga., to buy a new car (25 miles from our home). We paid cash for it ($325). It was a Ford V-6, 1933, with what we later called “suicide” doors (because they opened from the front). It was no surprise that 1933 was the only year “Henry” made em that way (or the weak V-6 engine with small cylinders).

Editor, Times-Union:I hope Times-Union readers have noticed what has occurred within the pages of the newspaper.

I’m sure you have heard the term “regionalism”.  It is simply the combination of several cities, towns, and counties working together towards a cooperative economic development strategy.