Stories tagged with "Letters to the editor"

Remember Commerce Connector? Let's try it again by indystar

The Oct. 22 propane truck accident on the Northeastside, bottling up traffic on both I-465 and I-69 for many hours, makes a strong case for renewing consideration of a Commerce... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Beyond politics: Reasons to be suspicious of health plan by indystar

Once again Dan Carpenter’s view of government-run health-care reform (“Criers of wolf make foxy hares,” Nov. 15) sounds like something Americans should be ashamed... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Bike lanes could be solution to Allisonville's dangers by indystar

In response to Ann Hanley’s letter (Nov. 7) outlining “dangerous spending on Allisonville bike lanes,” it seems that Hanley has answered her own questions. Is it... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Republic's survival at risk with current president by indystar

It’s good to know columnist Eugene Robinson believes the republic “will survive even” Sarah Palin ("Being Sarah,‘’ Nov. 17). I wish I felt as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Terrorist trial will only comfort the enemies by indystar

By stating that Americans won’t find it "offensive at all’’ when (Khalid Sheikh Mohammed) is convicted and when the death penalty is applied to him,... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Young survivors understand value of early detection by indystar

As a breast cancer survivor, I am saddened and angered by the study released recommending mammograms start at age 50, and also discouraging the use of breast self-exams. I found a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Book gives good guidelines for schools on religious issues by indystar

Robert King’s Nov. 14 article regarding the Anti-Defamation League’s efforts in Washington Township, “Focusing on religion in public schools,” illuminated a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Columnist helps make freedom of religion a reality by indystar

Thanks to Dan Carpenter for his thoughtful and compassionate remarks in “Madness and mass suspicion” on Nov. 11. His thoughts will reach hearts and minds that the... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

For healthy state of being, make Indiana smoke-free by indystar

The time is long overdue for Indiana to become free of tobacco smoke in all public areas and workplaces. It is no longer a matter of opinion whether smoking is harmful, not just to... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

IPS needs visionary, not someone who gives up by indystar

With sadness, I have followed Matthew Tully’s columns concerning the deterioration of Manuel High School. Now IPS Superintendent Eugene White has announced that its... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Mayor stands up for freedom, not nanny-state control by indystar

I am a fan of The Star and happen to agree with its editorial positions about 95 percent of the time. However, I must take exception to the Nov. 11 editorial’s... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Ballard's position contradicts goal of a healthier city by indystar

I am quite surprised by Mayor Greg Ballard’s opposition to the proposed smoking ban, suggesting that removing hazards from Indianapolis workplaces would have a negative... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

No apology for responding to those who brought war here by indystar

I read Fran Quigley’s column with interest (“This isn’t what we hoped for,” Nov. 16). My question simply is, what are we to do? A freed reporter states that... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

NFL would call legislators out of bounds by indystar

I doubt that Peyton Manning has ever invited an NFL game official along for an all-expenses-paid visit to Hawaii during Pro Bowl week. No player would ever think of extending such... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

It may be legal, but that doesn't make it right by indystar

I commend The Star for another excellent series on the corruption of our government ("Access to Power’’). This is what credible and responsible journalistic... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Crane's Solarstiks could generate jobs for Hoosiers by indystar

In response to Pierre Atlas’ column concerning the Crane base, one has to wonder why we aren’t taking advantage of the technology available (“In heart of Indiana,... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Bishop could start at home with socialized health reform by indystar

I find it interesting that Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and other North American Catholic bishops are calling for the passage of socialized health insurance legislation. To me,... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

With guns here to stay, let's co-exist safely by indystar

Two recent letters to the editor discussing the Second Amendment have opposing views; image that. The Constitution is a wonderful evolving document, but for some reason the Second... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

No bullying to speak of, just more free speech by indystar

As a fellow professor at Purdue University, I have to say that the notion that conservative blogger Bert Chapman is being “bullied,” as Professor Jonathan Katz claims,... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Why accept gifts if there's no effect? by indystar

Legislators always say that the gifts they receive from those lobbying the Statehouse have no effect on their votes. If that is so, why do they take the gifts? (“Access to... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor