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Merger was bad idea
In response to the Feb. 29 letter “Different Name, But Same Functions,” it should be noted that the bill introduced by Rep. Theresa Ulmer, H2584, was voted down, 4-3, by... […]
Governor was right to reject abstinence-only money
Cathi Herrod’s recent column (Feb. 1 edition) regarding Gov. Janet Napolitano’s announcement in January to reject Federal Title V money for 2009 misrepresents the facts regarding abstinence-only sex-education programs. As... […]
Super Bowl sleight of hand
Everywhere today we read about the economic impact of the Super Bowl. Some of those chanting this phrase have the audacity to suggest that the benefit is so great, there... […]
Dems should be careful not to disenfranchise voters
This year, the Democratic Party runs the risk of nominating the candidate who is less popular. "Superdelegates" — who are typically party officials — can vote independently, and they may... […]
Readers want to stop Showtime
CBS is planning to bring the Showtime series “Dexter” to broadcast television starting on Feb 17. I am urging you, as a responsible member of this community, to preempt “Dexter.”... […]
A kick in the pants for delinquent youth?
Somewhat over fifty years ago (has the statute of limitations run out?) I found a way to get a bottle of soda out of a certain vending machine on the... […]
Clint’s Christmas List
Here are four ways our elected officials can make the new year a truly happy one:• Remember that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole, not Arizona. When elected officials... […]
Cell phone ‘Bill of Rights’ will protect Arizonans
This letter is in response to “Lawmaker proposes ‘Cell Phone Bill of Rights’” which printed in the Nov. 16 edition of the Arizona Capitol Times I wanted to take a... […]
Teacher’s union runs counter to education goals
This is a response to Panfilo Contreras’ letter “School vouchers pickpocket taxpayers” from the Nov. 16 edition. Mr. Contreras appears to underestimate the power of teacher’s unions when assessing the... […]
Increased property taxes don’t equal more money for schools
If recent school district bond and override elections had been a referendum on public education, as some have suggested, they all would have passed. A recent study shows more than... […]
Some readers support Eloy theme park
It’s about time Arizona has something going on around here. This is going to be more fun than Florida. We are so excited cant wait. PS, the kids wanted to... […]
Exterminate the Pest Control Board (and about 200 others)
We need to exterminate the Structural Pest Control Board. Why? Lately we have heard about corruption among board members, regulated pest control companies having too much influence on the board,... […]
