I attended most of the candidates’ forums and listened carefully to each 3rd District candidate expound upon why he or she should be elected. One thing came through very strongly about your character: It’s my way or no way. You have proven without a shadow of a doubt that you are exactly the kind of […]
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Don’t forget the local Filipino military history
Lompoc
Your article in the March 12 edition, titled “Veterans fight for full equity,” focused on the subject of the World War II Filipinos who fought for the U.S. Army and believed that they should receive compensation for their service. After 60 years, this has finally been granted. However, there is a local historical aspect to […]
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How will you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Jen Loux Family Care Network Incorporated “Eat Lucky Charms, then chase the end of a rainbow.” Arturo Arias maintenance worker “I don’t have any plans this year. I’ll probably be working.” Milton L. Washington citizen “I’ll be remembering all the folks from the past years with peace and love and lots of fun.” Kayla Chavez […]
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Local public transportation is socialism at work
Give future funds to projects that benefit cars
There was a time in the distant past when bus systems and rail systems were privately owned and could operate at a profit. The cost of labor, government regulations, equipment, and right-of-way has driven most of these out of business. The privately owned Greyhound Bus service has to operate on a for-profit basis. For this […]
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What movie do you think should have won the Academy Awards?
Marc Rubio food clerk “The Dark Knight, because I was impressed with Heath Ledger’s performance and the quality of the effects.” Allyssa Hendriksen waitress “Twilight was my favorite movie of the year. I liked the book series and the movie was FANTASTICALLY FABULOUS.” Twyla Whitmeyer courtesy clerk “My choice would have been Kung Fu Panda […]
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We all need to back Barack Obama
San Luis Obispo
I find it fascinating that those who point out the obvious failures of George W. Bush are called traitors and those who want the new policies of President Barack Obama to fail are promoted as real Americans. Real Americans voted for the changes that President Obama is trying to implement and, true to form, the […]
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About President Obama’s address to the nation
Santa Maria
I thought the speech by the president was great. Now if we could just get the media to get off the negative productivity and start talking about something positive. Maybe the people would have a different outlook on our economy. With all of the negative publications of the newspapers and the TV, this is counter […]
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They should all call him ‘Dad’
Nipomo
Recently an unmarried, unemployed mother of six gave birth to eight more babies. Facilitating this event was a fertility clinic doctor. He caused this pregnancy—he’s the “father.” He should pay for the raising of these babies.
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Get rid of the American oligarchy
Santa Maria
I often read letters that condemn socialism as some sort of evil force that will bring down our form of democracy. We are, in fact, a socialistic-democracy, and it isn’t dangerous or bad. Too often, though, it’s associated with communism and or dictatorships. Socialism as best defined is a system whereby all programs are state […]
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Get rid of the American oligarchy
Santa Maria
I often read letters that condemn socialism as some sort of evil force that will bring down our form of democracy. We are, in fact, a socialistic-democracy, and it isn’t dangerous or bad. Too often, though, it’s associated with communism and or dictatorships. Socialism as best defined is a system whereby all programs are state […]
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Offshore drilling could save lives
Morro Bay
Your article (“Offshore isn’t off limits anymore,” Feb. 12) outlines exactly what is wrong in this state. There are too many tree-hugging “environmentalists” that are unbelievably short-sighted and misinformed about offshore drilling, which holds up the process of tapping this vital resource. “Environmentalists” will always point to the Santa Barbara spill. However, that time period […]
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What’s the last thing you ordered online?
Leo Flores donation attendant “Nothing. I don’t like computers, because too much weird stuff happens on those things.” Liz Galvez homemaker “Clothes for my kids from Old Navy. There’s better sales online.” Jose Galvan VTC Enterprises “A PlayStation 3 Skate 2 video game for my son’s birthday.” Jasmine Pearson student “Pokemon FireRed version for my […]
