Jurors Need Raise,
Not Side Judges
     I would like to thank Cornelia Cesari for such an informative article about the side judges’ salaries and benefits, and I would like to thank Sherri Richardson for standing up for what is right for this community.
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Democrats Should
Replace Pease
     Thank you for Cornelia Cesari's fine piece of old-timey muckraking journalism.
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County Budget
Process Troubling
     On Nov. 29, I attended a preliminary hearing on the Orange County budget in Chelsea. I believe other tax payers should know what is happening there as it will effect our taxes.
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Enjoys ‘Personal’ Items in Herald
     I do so enjoy the Herald!
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‘Christmas’ Banned
From Our Schools
     As I’m hearing more and more disgruntled comments about the new "politically correct" manner of speech, I must share mine. "Happy Holidays" replacing "Merry Christmas," for one, is a burr under my skin.
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New Dentist
Opens Horizons
     I have just begun a new dentist-patient relationship. Having known Chris Wilson for many years, he was tagged to be my new dentist at the point I could give up the group in my former town, which has served may family for 40 years.
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Religious Fanatics
Hijacked the GOP
     For a great many years I have been disposed to see the fundamental question in American politics one of respecting the individual versus a more collectivist viewpoint.
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Extremists Can’t
Be Mollified
     I read with interest the column of Haviland Smith about "Israel’s West Bank Settlements" in the 12/6/07 edition. I noted that the writer’s credentials are that he was a CIA station chief, having served in Europe and the Middle East.
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Schersten Running
For President
     With this letter I am formally announcing my candidacy for the Presidency of the United States as a write-in candidate.
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