Editor, Times-Union:Today’s Bike to Work Day reminds us that the number of Hoosiers biking to work has jumped almost 40 percent over the last few years.

- Accident Photo - Utilities Accident Photo Editor, Times-Union: I would like to let you know that I felt your photo on the front page of the accident scene near Atwood was in very poor taste.I can think of no reason whereby any reader needs to see that young man's blood on the roadway! I appreciate our "need to know" and be informed, but I feel that picture was a cheap attempt to sell papers, and in no way educated us, enlightened us, or informed us better than simple headlines could have done. That boy's family has been hurt by your photo, and I think you have done more harm than good.

- Freedom Or Security? - Tour De France - Thanks To Community - TIPS Program - Church And State - Heat And War Freedom Or Security? Editor, Times-Union: From the beginning of time there have been …

Editor, Times-Union:I recently read a letter that appeared in your readers column. The lady said she would not shop at Wal-Mart as long as they sold imports from China. Does she not realize that our USA does not make anything anymore?Our factories have closed down and/or moved south to Texas, near Mexico, for cheaper labor. Don't blame the factory owner. Put the blame on our unions for getting the high wages that priced us right out of the market. If we could make any and all small or large appliances here in our USA, we could not afford them. If the automakers did not pay the workers $60 per hour for line assembly our cars would be cheaper to buy - maybe.My brother worked in a machine shop in Waynedale, then they shut down and moved south to Texas for cheaper costs. I worked at General Electric in its better days. Now I read where they only make motors for golf carts.Buy a fishing lure that is packaged in plastic. Read the fine print. Made in China, packaged in Mexico. Do not put blame on the companies who moved. Buck knives moved from California to Utah for cheaper wages. We will never see factories in our USA to make our goods for the reasons mentioned above.Anxious to hear responses from your readers.Paul R. PattonLeesburg, via e-mail

- American Values - Good Old Days - Courageous Writer - The Rains Came American Values Editor, Times-Union: It's a phrase with meaning and value to us or we wouldn't use it so much! Yet how often do we ponder the deep meaning of the three words? Warsaw Mayor Jeff Plank spoke to our men's breakfast."Traditional American Values" was his challenging, unforgettable subject. "My wife and I thought we should try to pass on to our children the great life-enhancing American ideals we had received," he said. Having a problem naming these values, they asked their children to help list and discuss them around the dinner table.They listed about 12.The Planks wrestled with the challenging ideas.I hope the list affects you as it has me.

- Abortion Pill - Silver Lake Days - Waco Justice - Health Fest - Women On Target - Unemployed Abortion Pill Editor, Times-Union: The Chinese company producing the abortion pill, RU-486, for the U.S. …

Supports Hicks Editor, Times-Union: As a lifetime Winona Lake resident, active community member, and local business owner, I am especially interested in who is elected to serve in our local …

- Christmas Display - Republican Control - Election Idea - CR 350W Opposition Christmas Display Editor, Times-Union: I would like to commend all of the people in the Warsaw Parks Department for the beautiful Christmas lights in Central Park. It was done with taste and respect for the real reason we celebrate Christmas.The dedication and commitment to this display further confirms the reasons Warsaw is truly a blue ribbon community and a great place to live. To all who were involved in the project: Thank You.

Editor, Times-Union:Attn: Stan Stutzman regarding North Pointe Drive: several errors in your letter.

Editor, Times-Union:I applaud Mitch Daniels for speaking his opinion on the ethanol refinery proposed for Milford. I also believe that he said it best after he gave his support to the citizens of Milford by saying, "ethanol truly is a plus for this state" and "we care about small towns and we are bound to push forward."

Editor, Times-Union:In response to Joe Lopez;

Editor, Times-Union:Citizens of America and fellow gun enthusiasts, I want to invite your attention to a new Senate House Bill "HR 45"...

Editor, Times-Union:This is to follow my previous letter on addiction. Since my last letter was published by the Times-Union, I have received many blessings in life. I would like to take this opportunity to share the positivity that’s been shown to myself and other fellow addicts.

Editor, Times-Union:Her name is Heather, and I am a fool for how I lost her so many years ago.

Editor, Times-Union: Since you have been reading about the woes of factory farming, perhaps you would like to know about an alternative method that will ensure safe farm practices and good, healthy meat for all of us to consume.

- Redeemer Rebuttal - Know Yourself - Longtime Letter-Writer - Republicans Namecallers - Red Light Runners - More Redeemer Rebuttal Redeemer Rebuttal Editor, Times-Union: Let me tell you a few things …

Editor, Times-Union:Thank God for the cool, crisp air we’re having. Unfortunately, many of us don’t get to enjoy it.

Editor, Times-Union:Senator Lugar, whose major support comes from Christian zionists, has a cover of visiting former Iron Curtain countries where his picture is taken beside old military equipment, as if he were really anti-war.

Editor, Times-Union:I read Mike Helton's letter and agree with his opinion.

- Debates Not Needed To Clarify Much About Kerry, Bush - Holiday Help - Kerry Won On Abortion - Rotten Apple - Teens 'N Tots - Flu Shots Debates Not Needed To Clarify Much About Kerry, Bush The one thing I learned from the past three presidential debates is how little I can actually learn from these debates.

Editor, Times-Union:This article appeared in last Sunday's Journal Gazette (7/20). I think this to be a terrible waste of the poor taxpayers' hard-earned money.

Editor, Times-Union:In an effort to be more specific, I will first address the issue of parents who have excellent work histories and child support payment histories but can no longer pay the support ordered due to layoffs.

Editor, Times-Union:I am writing because my friends and I agreed that we wanted to express our feelings about the passing of our friend, Bailey Moore.

Editor, Times-Union: At the end of 2012, every Winona Lake resident who pays sewer/trash each month can thank the current Winona Lake Town Council for letting them keep $300 for use for the needs of their own home instead of building up a large sewer reserve fund.

Editor, Times-Union:Sara Lowe:Sorry, Sara, you lost me on that one.