Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Good teachers are leaving

Carolyn Wilkerson

Ms. (Teri) Cowan, my heart goes out to you and to all of the teachers that are trying to educate our children. With the administrators Mr. Sanchez and his assistant Mr. Mendez, (oops that’s backwards isn’t it or is it). The school board...... Full story

LETTER: Obama has to go this year

Sandy Miller

Editor's note: The following statements are not from the Sept. 7, 2008, edition of Meet the Press, when then-Sen. Barack Obama was not a guest, but from a satirical column and later forwarded email additions. Consider these statements: “There...... Full story

LETTER: Bill Neves brightened Odessa

B.J. Craft

Our neighborhood is going to be a little darker because we lost Mr. Bill Neves. My wife and I have lived in this east Odessa neighborhood for 14 years and each year we have enjoyed the Neves family Christmas display, and as I drive by his home each...... Full story

PFEIFER: Decision is tragic for our country

The Rev. Michael Pfeifer

The Catholic Bishops of the United States of America have called literally unconscionable a decision by the Obama Administration to continue to demand that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be included in virtually all health care...... Full story

LETTER: God and U.S. are linked

Billy Moody

This letter explains my vision on present conditions in U.S.A., the land I love.Do you believe that God has an important role in the history of the U.S.A? Do you believe that God has blessed the U.S.A like no other nation in the world? Do you agree...... Full story

LETTER: Teachers owe thanks to Cowan

Evelyn Stroder

Thank you, Teri Cowan. While your own heart is surely breaking at having to leave the position you love, perhaps your honest statements will help save heartbreak for other teachers and therefore their students somewhere down the line, by helping to...... Full story

LETTER: Sowell missed a few points

James Willhite

I read the recent [four]-part article by Thomas Sowell with some interest. It made some interesting statements about social and economic disparities among people. I especially appreciated out how he pointed out that a degree in higher education does...... Full story

LETTER: Will there be a downsize?

Jon Dungan

I have a question to ask the general public, as well as the leaders of the Republican Party. It’s not one I’ve seen or heard asked. If I may, my question is this.If the Republican candidate is elected president, and there is a GOP...... Full story

LETTER: Pauls are not the answer for America

Carolyn Wilkerson

Editor’s Note: Ron Paul’s son, the junior U.S. senator from Kentucky, is named Rand Paul. Today is a very normal day. The news had Ron and Ryan Paul beginning the start of two tyrants, should Ron Paul win any election. They’re...... Full story

LETTER: Pittenger not ready for the U.S. Senate

Nelson Spear

I appreciate all of the hard work that all of the candidates are undertaking as they campaign for their respective offices. However, I am getting tired of the lawyer bashing that seems to be a part of some of certain candidates’ speeches....... Full story

LETTER: Too much trash on Texas roadways

Steve Spacek

During the recent holidays, I (a native Texan) drove across parts of West Texas (where my mom grew up) and was appalled by volumes of ugly, unpicked-up trash and litter along streets, roads (especially interstate 20) and private parking lots west...... Full story

LETTER: We all need to do better research

Joseph Davis

Congratulations to Ms. Frances Rice on her sage advice that “every reader...do their own research on matters that concern our country.” Ms. Rice offers 94 years of experience to all of us, and her willingness to be a part of the national...... Full story

LETTER: Were the Marines disrespectful?

Bud Hammond

Re: U.S. Marines Poll: It is very disrespectful to pee on a dead dog or an enemy whose country is not a member of the Geneva Convention, yes I do acknowledge the subjects (Taliban) were not wounded or prisoners, but even if the subjects were...... Full story

LETTER: What’s up and wrong!

Stacy Wright

The record high price of motor fuel is up and it’s wrong! We the people have just gone through the MOST costly year on record to fuel our cars and trucks, and heat our homes. Big oil is telling us to prepare for higher fuel prices in 2012....... Full story

LETTER: Bad behavior can’t be tolerated

M/Sgt Jesse F. Simmons, Jr., US Army, retired

In regard to the articles being published concerning the Marines abusive behavior toward enemy bodies. First and foremost the Articles of War have been violated, Secondly the Uniform Code of Military Justice has also been violated, at least in...... Full story