Letters to the Editor 02-07-2006

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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- Support Major Moves - Swearing - Great Dad - Tobacco Tax - Take A Stand - Swansong - Hayhurst For Change - Corruption - Time For Change - God Is Love - Free Potatoes


Support Major Moves

Editor, Times-Union:
We live in an age where companies and entrepreneurs have found a myriad of uses for the information highway. We have invested heavily in electronic equipment that enhances our ability to work efficiently - high-speed Internet, PDAs, BlackBerrys and even cell phones. But, the other highway system, which is made of concrete and asphalt, has not received the same proportional attention.

I am writing this letter today to say that "Major Moves", which is currently being considered by the Indiana General Assembly, will provide a much-needed boost in funding for improvements to the highways we use every day to get from home to work and move goods across this state.

Indiana lawmakers currently face a funding gap of more than $2 billion for planned highway construction projects. Among those that will never come to fruition without Major Moves is a project to add travel lanes to Ind. 15 north of U.S. 30 here in Kosciusko County. This important project is among those currently on the shelf until funding can be found. Major Moves provides a mechanism to raise needed money for unfunded projects by allowing the state to lease the Indiana Toll Road in northern Indiana to a private entity, which would pay billions of dollars at the front end of the lease -Êdollars that would be funneled to Ind. 15 and other state highway projects throughout the state.

Major Moves presents an incredible opportunity to kick-start economic growth and new jobs for Hoosiers with a 10-year highway improvement program that is fully funded with "money-in-the-bank-drawing-interest" versus the "borrow-and-pay-interest" approach of recent years that has saddled Hoosiers with more than $1 billion in highway bond debt. Major Moves also ensures that the Indiana Toll Road immediately receives hundreds of millions of dollars of overdue improvements, and then continues to be fully maintained, improved and expanded as needed for the next 75 years. Sound fiscal policy for Hoosier government doesn't get any better than this!

Some opponents believe that Indiana should take it slower as we search for a highway funding alternative, but I believe that we are already behind in our approach to upgrading our highways. If we are going to move forward in this fast-paced world, Indiana is in desperate need of some major changes. Major Moves will provide a strong foundation or us to build for future generations.

Daniel F. Brown
Milford

Swearing

Editor, Times-Union:
I'm writing concerning the eighth-grader who wrote about cussing being bad. Yes, I agree it is down right rude. They think it is smart. It is not. We had the cops take a guy who I believe was on drugs and drunk - his girlfriend and her friend were using profane language, right at the cops. They should have took all of them in because of their language. They are taking my Lord and God's name in vain.

My Lord has saved me from sins, which He is the only one that can forgive everyone from their sins. Everyone has sinned. We were born with sin. So if you don't ask God to forgive, I'm sorry, you won't make it.

Thank you, eighth-grader, for your comments about what goes on in the school. Maybe your comments ought to be taken to the school board. God loves you and so do we.

Melba Smith
North Manchester

Great Dad

Editor, Times-Union:
My dad was an amazing man. The following words were engraved on his tombstone at the request of my mom and myself. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

My dad was only 68 when he died of a massive heart attack. God decided that it was his time to go. In the years that my dad lived, he chose to make a stand for God and His Son. My dad served his country in Korea, also. Dad became a pastor following the war. He truly believed the words of John 3:16 and it showed in the way he lived his life.

His ministry reached out to young, old, the sick and the healthy. He touched the lives of alcoholics and abused children. He loved kids so much. One time that will always stand out to me was when we had vacation Bible school in our house in Kendallville. We packed more than 100 children and a few adults into our living room. What a great time we all had.

Dad had a strong desire for God's ministry. He always presented the truth from the Bible, God's word. He never watered it down. He never backed away from difficult issues. He would dig into God's word. I can honestly say that I haven't heard too many pastors preach to the depth and understanding that he did. Today, everything must be relevant, contemporary and by all means, it must be short. We mustn't make people late for dinner.

My dad never read a prayer in his life, that I know of, and he always encouraged people to bring their Bibles to church and to use them at home. Fellowship is okay but there has to be more, something which my dad had and lived for. Visitation was a huge part of my dad's ministry. It wasn't just to visit the sick. He wasn't afraid to get into people's faces or talk about the current issues and problems of that day.

The fact that my dad could have chosen to blame God for his poor health but didn't is also a tribute to him. It made him want to serve God more. I know when my dad died he went to heaven. No doubt in my mind.

Sheryl Wallace
Pierceton

Tobacco Tax

Editor, Times-Union:
Indiana physicians witness the link between tobacco use and disease among patients in our practices everyday. Tobacco use is a major health issue for Indiana. The adverse health effects of smoking, including emphysema, strokes, heart attacks, low-birthweight babies, kidney failure and lung and other cancers cost not only smokers, but all of us. The health consequences of tobacco costs Hoosier taxpayers $1.91 billion annually, including $448.3 million in Medicaid payments. No doubt, tobacco has been a tax on Hoosiers for generations.

In spite of all the health evidence against tobacco use, far too many Hoosiers continue to smoke. An estimated 1.5 million Indiana citizens smoke more than 30 million cigarettes a day. A tax increase would be an effective means of discouraging those smokers.

We know that in 2002 when the cigarette tax increased by 40 cents, the result was an 18-percent decline in cigarette consumption. When we added a tax increase to the comprehensive tobacco control program of the Indiana Tobacco Prevention Cessation Agency, our efforts to improve the health of Hoosiers by reducing smoking could become even more effective.

Since 1998, the more than 8,000 physicians of the Indiana State Medical Association have supported a tax increase on tobacco. Indiana doctors ask all Hoosiers to contact their legislators to urge support for a cigarette tax increase - for the health of future generations.

Kevin R. Burke MD
President, Indiana State Medical Association

Indianapolis

Take A Stand

Editor, Times-Union:
The House of Representatives have had a policy to have some clergy person from his home give an opening prayer. This was done based on that representative's religious faith. Some person or persons must have not liked hearing some clergy using the word Jesus or Christ and filed in federal court to have these words not used.

Judge David Hamilton ruled that these words may not be used by any clergy person in giving the prayer. This ruling is wrong! The judge is making law, which is not his responsibility. He is interfering with an individual's right of freedom of speech, which is a direct violation of our rights. And the practice of having prayer before the session is not a violation of church and state. Any and all religious beliefs may be appearing before the assembly under their system. And in no way, by any stretch of imagination, can this be construed that they are telling us, the people, what our beliefs are to be.

We, the people, need to take a stand against any and all persons who are taking away our freedoms. We do take a stand on those from the outside. We need to be just as diligent to take a stand against those from the inside. Act, just don't sit and complain.

Fred R. Yohey
Warsaw

Swansong

Editor, Times-Union:
In recent months, the Times-Union has been turning down my letters favoring nostalgia. Frankly, I think that you, the editor, are trying to tell me something. Well, if you, the editor of the Times-Union, no longer feel that the paper can benefit from publishing my letters, that is certainly your prerogative. But I have so enjoyed writing those nostalgic pieces, especially for those dear, elderly folks who like to look back and remember.

At this time I wish to thank all of the many, many wonderful people who, through the years, have stopped me in restaurants, in grocery stores and on the street to compliment me highly on my writings and tell me how much they enjoyed them and to "keep on writing!"

Good people, I would still like to accommodate all of you with my letters, but if the Times-Union no longer sees fit to publish my writings, then there is no longer a way for me to reach you. So, to all of my readers, I just want to say, "Thanks again, for being such wonderful, devoted fans. You shall always hold a special place in my heart!"

Don Kaiser
Warsaw
Editor's Note: The Times-Union reserves the right to limit the number of letters by an individual or on an individual topic. One of Kaiser's letters was held.


Hayhurst For Change

Editor, Times-Union:
Through a good bit of 2005, I often thought about how I hoped that the 2006 elections would change the balance of power in Washington, and suddenly, here it is -Ê2006.

I sincerely believe that for the good of our United States, the Republican stranglehold on Congress and the presidency should be ended. Unless something unforeseen happens, the presidency will not change until 2008, but control of the House of Representatives and the Senate could change this November and the place to begin the procedure is here at home.

For we who live here in Congressional District Three in Indiana, it is past time for us to be represented in the House of Representatives by someone other than Mark Souder. It appears to me that Tom Hayhurst of Fort Wayne is the person who could provide us with excellent representation. I have not met Tom Hayhurst, but I have read and heard about his accomplishments as a Fort Wayne Councilman. I have talked with people, in whose judgment I have a great deal on confidence, who speak very highly of Tom and who give him unqualified support.

It is still early February, but I think it is time that we Democrats (and hopefully some Republicans) in Indiana's Third District, start to work so that come November 2006, Tom Hayhurst will be our new representative.

Bob Frantz
Silver Lake

Corruption

Editor, Times-Union:
When the President of the United States, George W. Bush, was giving his State of the Union message, I just looked at all our government people and realized just how corrupt this world has become.

When George W. Bush came into office he had an estimated $5.6 trillion to work with. Now, when this fiscal year ends Sept. 30, there will be an estimated $337 billion deficit. How can any president get this country in this shape so fast? Just look at the corruption that goes on in our government offices - and who is paying their salaries? Us, the taxpayers.

President Bush - or anyone in our government offices - cannot comprehend how the poor and the middle class have to live. You know if you have never been there, how would you even know? They have never been there.

Our health care system stinks. You can't afford to be sick or get sick. The price of gas and heating oil is out of sight. They say by the end of the year our gas could be at $4 a gallon. When cuts are made to programs it's not for the wealthy, it's the poor and middle class who get cut.

God never intended for this world to get so corrupt. When he created this world, it was beautiful and without sin. Look at our world now. I think God must look down and say, "What has man done to my beautiful world I created?"

Why are we in Iraq? We were told that there were WMDs, but none were ever found. Where did the terrorists come from on Sept. 11? I don't think it was from Iraq! Is this what we want for our men and women fighting for our country? What will happen to our grandchildren? It's all so sad, but I do know one thing. God is not going to let this corruption go on for very long. He has promised to come back one day and take the believers out of all this mess. God always does what he promises to do. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and all one has to do is ask Jesus to come into your heart and believe.

Do this before it is too late.

God has said, "It's later than you think, be ready when I come." You have a choice.

Shelba Cooper
Leesburg

Time For Change

Editor, Times-Union:
It is always amazing how nobody in Washington has heard of or knows anything about the graft and pay-outs made by these lobbying rats until someone blows the whistle. Then they start bailing water fast and they cannot believe it is happening.

What a bunch of bull!
To our senators and congressmen, Mr. Lugar, Bayh, Souder, etc. You guys are like the three monkeys - see nothing, hear nothing and say nothing until it gets too close to your job.

It's time for a change! I am ready and I am not a lawyer.

Jack Klinefelter Sr.
Warsaw

God Is Love

Editor, Times-Union:
So, B. Webb, you take offense at being called gay. Well, so do I. Gay was a nice word in the English language until your kind decided to use it to distinguish your lifestyle. Christianity is not sickening. For your information, salvation through Jesus Christ and the word of God cannot be taken too seriously. It is extremely serious, it has to do with where you will spend eternity and you will spend eternity in heaven or hell, your choice.

God does not spread hate, God is love, but he hates sin and homosexuality is sin. God loves all people and he would have that no one would perish but that all would have eternal life. But he gave us the freedom to choose a life with Him or against Him. He wants us to choose Him out of love, not by force. That is why He gave us free will.

Either you belong to God and serve Him or you belong to Satan and serve him.

Our father in heaven is a God of love. Satan is a god of hate! Which one will you serve?

Deanna Newton
Warsaw

Free Potatoes

Editor, Times-Union:
Approximately 44,000 pounds of potatoes from Minnesota will be given away at the Warsaw Marsh Supermarket parking lot Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. or until supply is depleted. Eighteen food agencies and other individuals and churches are invited to participate to help feed the hungry in the Kosciusko County area.

The potatoes are provided by the Society of St. Andrew and the John S. Frederick Endowment Fund administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. with a grant of $2,500 to cover the bagging and transportation costs.

Several men from area churches and several area Boy Scout Troops will help unload the semi and reload the potatoes into vehicles.

The Society of St. Andrew has a vision of a world without hunger and salvages food to feed the hungry in this country who don't always know where their next meal is coming from; about half of them are children.

David McCleary
Society of St. Andrew
North Indiana Hunger Relief Advocate

Warsaw, via e-mail

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Support Major Moves

Editor, Times-Union:
We live in an age where companies and entrepreneurs have found a myriad of uses for the information highway. We have invested heavily in electronic equipment that enhances our ability to work efficiently - high-speed Internet, PDAs, BlackBerrys and even cell phones. But, the other highway system, which is made of concrete and asphalt, has not received the same proportional attention.

I am writing this letter today to say that "Major Moves", which is currently being considered by the Indiana General Assembly, will provide a much-needed boost in funding for improvements to the highways we use every day to get from home to work and move goods across this state.

Indiana lawmakers currently face a funding gap of more than $2 billion for planned highway construction projects. Among those that will never come to fruition without Major Moves is a project to add travel lanes to Ind. 15 north of U.S. 30 here in Kosciusko County. This important project is among those currently on the shelf until funding can be found. Major Moves provides a mechanism to raise needed money for unfunded projects by allowing the state to lease the Indiana Toll Road in northern Indiana to a private entity, which would pay billions of dollars at the front end of the lease -Êdollars that would be funneled to Ind. 15 and other state highway projects throughout the state.

Major Moves presents an incredible opportunity to kick-start economic growth and new jobs for Hoosiers with a 10-year highway improvement program that is fully funded with "money-in-the-bank-drawing-interest" versus the "borrow-and-pay-interest" approach of recent years that has saddled Hoosiers with more than $1 billion in highway bond debt. Major Moves also ensures that the Indiana Toll Road immediately receives hundreds of millions of dollars of overdue improvements, and then continues to be fully maintained, improved and expanded as needed for the next 75 years. Sound fiscal policy for Hoosier government doesn't get any better than this!

Some opponents believe that Indiana should take it slower as we search for a highway funding alternative, but I believe that we are already behind in our approach to upgrading our highways. If we are going to move forward in this fast-paced world, Indiana is in desperate need of some major changes. Major Moves will provide a strong foundation or us to build for future generations.

Daniel F. Brown
Milford

Swearing

Editor, Times-Union:
I'm writing concerning the eighth-grader who wrote about cussing being bad. Yes, I agree it is down right rude. They think it is smart. It is not. We had the cops take a guy who I believe was on drugs and drunk - his girlfriend and her friend were using profane language, right at the cops. They should have took all of them in because of their language. They are taking my Lord and God's name in vain.

My Lord has saved me from sins, which He is the only one that can forgive everyone from their sins. Everyone has sinned. We were born with sin. So if you don't ask God to forgive, I'm sorry, you won't make it.

Thank you, eighth-grader, for your comments about what goes on in the school. Maybe your comments ought to be taken to the school board. God loves you and so do we.

Melba Smith
North Manchester

Great Dad

Editor, Times-Union:
My dad was an amazing man. The following words were engraved on his tombstone at the request of my mom and myself. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

My dad was only 68 when he died of a massive heart attack. God decided that it was his time to go. In the years that my dad lived, he chose to make a stand for God and His Son. My dad served his country in Korea, also. Dad became a pastor following the war. He truly believed the words of John 3:16 and it showed in the way he lived his life.

His ministry reached out to young, old, the sick and the healthy. He touched the lives of alcoholics and abused children. He loved kids so much. One time that will always stand out to me was when we had vacation Bible school in our house in Kendallville. We packed more than 100 children and a few adults into our living room. What a great time we all had.

Dad had a strong desire for God's ministry. He always presented the truth from the Bible, God's word. He never watered it down. He never backed away from difficult issues. He would dig into God's word. I can honestly say that I haven't heard too many pastors preach to the depth and understanding that he did. Today, everything must be relevant, contemporary and by all means, it must be short. We mustn't make people late for dinner.

My dad never read a prayer in his life, that I know of, and he always encouraged people to bring their Bibles to church and to use them at home. Fellowship is okay but there has to be more, something which my dad had and lived for. Visitation was a huge part of my dad's ministry. It wasn't just to visit the sick. He wasn't afraid to get into people's faces or talk about the current issues and problems of that day.

The fact that my dad could have chosen to blame God for his poor health but didn't is also a tribute to him. It made him want to serve God more. I know when my dad died he went to heaven. No doubt in my mind.

Sheryl Wallace
Pierceton

Tobacco Tax

Editor, Times-Union:
Indiana physicians witness the link between tobacco use and disease among patients in our practices everyday. Tobacco use is a major health issue for Indiana. The adverse health effects of smoking, including emphysema, strokes, heart attacks, low-birthweight babies, kidney failure and lung and other cancers cost not only smokers, but all of us. The health consequences of tobacco costs Hoosier taxpayers $1.91 billion annually, including $448.3 million in Medicaid payments. No doubt, tobacco has been a tax on Hoosiers for generations.

In spite of all the health evidence against tobacco use, far too many Hoosiers continue to smoke. An estimated 1.5 million Indiana citizens smoke more than 30 million cigarettes a day. A tax increase would be an effective means of discouraging those smokers.

We know that in 2002 when the cigarette tax increased by 40 cents, the result was an 18-percent decline in cigarette consumption. When we added a tax increase to the comprehensive tobacco control program of the Indiana Tobacco Prevention Cessation Agency, our efforts to improve the health of Hoosiers by reducing smoking could become even more effective.

Since 1998, the more than 8,000 physicians of the Indiana State Medical Association have supported a tax increase on tobacco. Indiana doctors ask all Hoosiers to contact their legislators to urge support for a cigarette tax increase - for the health of future generations.

Kevin R. Burke MD
President, Indiana State Medical Association

Indianapolis

Take A Stand

Editor, Times-Union:
The House of Representatives have had a policy to have some clergy person from his home give an opening prayer. This was done based on that representative's religious faith. Some person or persons must have not liked hearing some clergy using the word Jesus or Christ and filed in federal court to have these words not used.

Judge David Hamilton ruled that these words may not be used by any clergy person in giving the prayer. This ruling is wrong! The judge is making law, which is not his responsibility. He is interfering with an individual's right of freedom of speech, which is a direct violation of our rights. And the practice of having prayer before the session is not a violation of church and state. Any and all religious beliefs may be appearing before the assembly under their system. And in no way, by any stretch of imagination, can this be construed that they are telling us, the people, what our beliefs are to be.

We, the people, need to take a stand against any and all persons who are taking away our freedoms. We do take a stand on those from the outside. We need to be just as diligent to take a stand against those from the inside. Act, just don't sit and complain.

Fred R. Yohey
Warsaw

Swansong

Editor, Times-Union:
In recent months, the Times-Union has been turning down my letters favoring nostalgia. Frankly, I think that you, the editor, are trying to tell me something. Well, if you, the editor of the Times-Union, no longer feel that the paper can benefit from publishing my letters, that is certainly your prerogative. But I have so enjoyed writing those nostalgic pieces, especially for those dear, elderly folks who like to look back and remember.

At this time I wish to thank all of the many, many wonderful people who, through the years, have stopped me in restaurants, in grocery stores and on the street to compliment me highly on my writings and tell me how much they enjoyed them and to "keep on writing!"

Good people, I would still like to accommodate all of you with my letters, but if the Times-Union no longer sees fit to publish my writings, then there is no longer a way for me to reach you. So, to all of my readers, I just want to say, "Thanks again, for being such wonderful, devoted fans. You shall always hold a special place in my heart!"

Don Kaiser
Warsaw
Editor's Note: The Times-Union reserves the right to limit the number of letters by an individual or on an individual topic. One of Kaiser's letters was held.


Hayhurst For Change

Editor, Times-Union:
Through a good bit of 2005, I often thought about how I hoped that the 2006 elections would change the balance of power in Washington, and suddenly, here it is -Ê2006.

I sincerely believe that for the good of our United States, the Republican stranglehold on Congress and the presidency should be ended. Unless something unforeseen happens, the presidency will not change until 2008, but control of the House of Representatives and the Senate could change this November and the place to begin the procedure is here at home.

For we who live here in Congressional District Three in Indiana, it is past time for us to be represented in the House of Representatives by someone other than Mark Souder. It appears to me that Tom Hayhurst of Fort Wayne is the person who could provide us with excellent representation. I have not met Tom Hayhurst, but I have read and heard about his accomplishments as a Fort Wayne Councilman. I have talked with people, in whose judgment I have a great deal on confidence, who speak very highly of Tom and who give him unqualified support.

It is still early February, but I think it is time that we Democrats (and hopefully some Republicans) in Indiana's Third District, start to work so that come November 2006, Tom Hayhurst will be our new representative.

Bob Frantz
Silver Lake

Corruption

Editor, Times-Union:
When the President of the United States, George W. Bush, was giving his State of the Union message, I just looked at all our government people and realized just how corrupt this world has become.

When George W. Bush came into office he had an estimated $5.6 trillion to work with. Now, when this fiscal year ends Sept. 30, there will be an estimated $337 billion deficit. How can any president get this country in this shape so fast? Just look at the corruption that goes on in our government offices - and who is paying their salaries? Us, the taxpayers.

President Bush - or anyone in our government offices - cannot comprehend how the poor and the middle class have to live. You know if you have never been there, how would you even know? They have never been there.

Our health care system stinks. You can't afford to be sick or get sick. The price of gas and heating oil is out of sight. They say by the end of the year our gas could be at $4 a gallon. When cuts are made to programs it's not for the wealthy, it's the poor and middle class who get cut.

God never intended for this world to get so corrupt. When he created this world, it was beautiful and without sin. Look at our world now. I think God must look down and say, "What has man done to my beautiful world I created?"

Why are we in Iraq? We were told that there were WMDs, but none were ever found. Where did the terrorists come from on Sept. 11? I don't think it was from Iraq! Is this what we want for our men and women fighting for our country? What will happen to our grandchildren? It's all so sad, but I do know one thing. God is not going to let this corruption go on for very long. He has promised to come back one day and take the believers out of all this mess. God always does what he promises to do. Jesus died on the cross for our sins and all one has to do is ask Jesus to come into your heart and believe.

Do this before it is too late.

God has said, "It's later than you think, be ready when I come." You have a choice.

Shelba Cooper
Leesburg

Time For Change

Editor, Times-Union:
It is always amazing how nobody in Washington has heard of or knows anything about the graft and pay-outs made by these lobbying rats until someone blows the whistle. Then they start bailing water fast and they cannot believe it is happening.

What a bunch of bull!
To our senators and congressmen, Mr. Lugar, Bayh, Souder, etc. You guys are like the three monkeys - see nothing, hear nothing and say nothing until it gets too close to your job.

It's time for a change! I am ready and I am not a lawyer.

Jack Klinefelter Sr.
Warsaw

God Is Love

Editor, Times-Union:
So, B. Webb, you take offense at being called gay. Well, so do I. Gay was a nice word in the English language until your kind decided to use it to distinguish your lifestyle. Christianity is not sickening. For your information, salvation through Jesus Christ and the word of God cannot be taken too seriously. It is extremely serious, it has to do with where you will spend eternity and you will spend eternity in heaven or hell, your choice.

God does not spread hate, God is love, but he hates sin and homosexuality is sin. God loves all people and he would have that no one would perish but that all would have eternal life. But he gave us the freedom to choose a life with Him or against Him. He wants us to choose Him out of love, not by force. That is why He gave us free will.

Either you belong to God and serve Him or you belong to Satan and serve him.

Our father in heaven is a God of love. Satan is a god of hate! Which one will you serve?

Deanna Newton
Warsaw

Free Potatoes

Editor, Times-Union:
Approximately 44,000 pounds of potatoes from Minnesota will be given away at the Warsaw Marsh Supermarket parking lot Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. or until supply is depleted. Eighteen food agencies and other individuals and churches are invited to participate to help feed the hungry in the Kosciusko County area.

The potatoes are provided by the Society of St. Andrew and the John S. Frederick Endowment Fund administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. with a grant of $2,500 to cover the bagging and transportation costs.

Several men from area churches and several area Boy Scout Troops will help unload the semi and reload the potatoes into vehicles.

The Society of St. Andrew has a vision of a world without hunger and salvages food to feed the hungry in this country who don't always know where their next meal is coming from; about half of them are children.

David McCleary
Society of St. Andrew
North Indiana Hunger Relief Advocate

Warsaw, via e-mail

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