Editor, Times-Union:All I have heard from Commissioner Bob Conley’s opponent is “transparency.”

- Get Tough On Crime - The American People Get Tough On Crime Editor, Times-Union: In the FBI annual crime reports, they define violent crime as murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assaults. Violent criminals are only serving one-third of their sentences in many cases.On average: 7.7 years for murder; 4.6 years for rape; 3.3 years for robbery; and 1.9 years for aggravated assault. Bill Clinton and Janet Reno should spend more time on getting tough on crime and less time trying to chip away at law abiding citizens' right to keep and bear arms. The University of Chicago concluded a study "Allowing Law Abiding Citizens to Carry Concealed Weapons Deters Violent Crime."All the laws in the world will not work unless they are enforced.

Editor, Times-Union:I'm appalled at Hamas firing rockets into Israel and other countries reacting with criticism while everybody knows Hamas is a state sponsor of terrorism and have been shelling Israel for years.

Editor, Times-Union:The Warsaw Lady Tiger Volleyball Team (23-5) will be hosting the #1 team in the state, Class 4A, the Penn Kingsmen, this coming Monday, Oct. 11 at the Tiger Den.

- Hunting, Property Rights - Cable Subscriber - Medicaid Eligibility - REAL Services Thanks - Any Caliber Hunting, Property Rights Editor, Times-Union: On Jan.5, Barbara Kintzel and Mary Plew had letters printed in the Opinion section of the Times-Union about a hunting preserve near Pierceton.Their letters contained mostly false and/or misleading information, I was offended and appalled that they are spreading such erroneous information. Everyone who hunts in Indiana must follow laws set forth by Indiana Department of Natural Resources.The rules are specific that only certain caliber guns and types of bows are allowed.Sportsmen and sportswomen must abide by all regulations set forth by our state IDNR.

Editor, Times-Union:Do you remember when the oil price per barrel was skyrocketing in the middle of 2008? When the price hit a new high of $100 a barrel it was $2.99 at the pump.

Editor, Times-Union:Well-written satire is not an easy medium to work in and Gary Trudeau is a pro at it. If he isn't teaching writing at some university, he could/should be.

Editor, Times-Union:Mr. Obama claims he can’t do anything about high gas prices. I think you can do something.

Kosciusko Area Bus Service was created as a division of Cardinal Services in 1981. For 33 years they have been fulfilling its mission of meeting the public transportation needs of Kosciusko County by providing transportation that is reliable, affordable and accessible.

Editor, Times-Union: Attention, attention, this letter is an attempt to reach some of the uninformed idiots out there – a segment of our society that doesn’t seem to understand or care that we are in grave danger of losing our basic freedoms and the highest standard of living that we seem to take for granted.

Editor, Times-Union:In Response to Diane Manley.

Editor, Times-Union:Gee, it really pains me that the Republicans' whack-a-mole at "the next superstar" selection just isn't working as intended, gosh golly gee.

- Special Olympics - Leesburg Parade - Memorial Ceremonies - Freshman Academy - Diabetes Danger Special Olympics Editor, Times-Union: Saturday May 12 was a day when 275 athletes would descend on the campus of Notre Dame, give their all to win and be happy to just compete.It was a day filled with cheers and high-fives.It was a typical day for Special Olympics.

- Racing Thanks - Property Rights - Fair Queen - Disarmed - Militias - McVeigh - Warsaw Schools Racing Thanks Editor, Times-Union: McCleary Racing would like to thank our sponsors for helping in our first win of 1997 at Bunker Hill Dragstrip. Thank you for your support. Garry and Jackie McCleary Property Rights Editor, Times-Union: There are some unanswered questions about the problems between the North Webster American Legion and the Covered Bridge Retreat.

Editor, Times-Union:Let's change the clocks back to the way it was before Mitch made such a mess of things.

With springtime beginning to bloom in Indiana, our bicentennial year is passing fast.

Editor, Times-Union:I would like to express my gratitude to our representative Mrs. Kubacki and Ms. Boyer’s gang for making up my mind.

Editor, Times-Union: Sustainability means meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Editor, Times-Union:"The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot." Proverbs 10:7.

Editor, Times-Union:I hope everyone had the opportunity to see Tuesday's Times-Union front-page story detailing the critical need of food for our area food banks.

Editor, Times-Union:Do you like dogs, the outdoors, having fun with family, and helping your town? If you do, you would probably love the idea of getting a dog park in the city of Warsaw. Currently, we don’t have one.

Editor, Times-Union:My name is Joel Hogle, and I am part of the youth philanthropy program at the Community Foundation called Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services, or KEYS.

Editor, Times-Union:When Obama won re-election in 2012, despite the reasons he should have lost, I realized that he was president because God wanted him in the White House to be an affliction to America like the bad kings of Israel.

- Hormone Therapy - Deceptions - Blood Donations Hormone Therapy Editor, Times-Union: The July 9th edition of the Times Union had an article by Bonnie Erbe called "Exploding the Myth of Hormone Replacement Therapy."Ms.Erbe said that she will not take Premarin or Prempro when she reaches peri-menopause or menopause. We have great news for her and all women: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.BHRT is replacement therapy using hormones that are chemically identical to the hormones produced by your body.

Editor, Times-Union:Two weeks ago the Obama Administration sent out an “edict” giving all states and school administrators “guidance” on how to create a bathroom policy for the transgender community.