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Letters to the Editor
May 13, 2008
Letter: Arab Palestinians must accept Israel as a Jewish state
References to Israel's 41-year occupation of Palestinian territories could be misleading, without some insight on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
May 05, 2008
Letter: Stimulus checks won’t help economy
The easy political act of sending checks to taxpayers to buy products made in China will do little to stimulate our economy.
April 28, 2008
Letter: Prevention a more common-sense approach
Prevention, including contraception education, would help prevent more abortions.
April 24, 2008
Letter: Sean Spence for a bipartisan state
Sean believes not in bickering on the house floor but in reaching out to local leaders of the political opposition to create a working bipartisan system.
Letter: Christians should avoid literal translation, consider Bible’s spirit
Biblical words can often refer to abstract ideas and should therefore be loosely interpreted.
Letter: House bill on abortion disrespectful of women’s right to choose
The bill would expand the definition of “coerced” abortions to include women in domestic violence situations.
April 22, 2008
Letter: Midwives should be licensed in Missouri
Midwives and home births are safe, if not optimal, and the government needs to start taking action to empower women in making decisions over their own births.
April 09, 2008
Making Missouri homes energy independent is good for the environment
The state of Missouri should partner with homeowners to make homes energy efficient. Although energy independent additions to home are expensive, they save money over time.
April 04, 2008
Letter: Accomplishments make Sturtz ideal candidate
Paul Sturtz’s commitment makes him the ideal candidate to represent the First Ward.
Letter: Approving tax levy will help decrease ignorance and want
Supporting public education will help us deal with current, future problems.
Letter: Sturtz will meet our expectations of a City Council member
Paul Sturtz has the creativity and knowledge of government needed for Columbia.
Letter: Columbia Public School tax levy is all about the kids
Vote yes for the proposed tax levy on April 8.
Letter: Sturtz has shown he has vision
Through his advancement of the arts in Columbia, Paul Sturtz has shown he would make a good City Council member.
Letter: Tax levy will keep Columbia Public Schools competitive
The Columbia Public School District is asking voters to approve a 54-cent tax levy. Based on an assessment by financial consultants, this increase, as well as an internal budget reduction of $5 million, will result in financial stability for the next five years.
April 02, 2008
Neighborhood association member trusts John Clark
The association, now an incorporated entity, thinks John Clark could help it set up places open at night for children.
61-year-old grandmother recalls her first Republican caucus
Jane Stuart attended her first political caucus in March. She said the votes were close, and she enjoyed participating in the unique process.
Federal Reserve System should stay out of market
Interest rate cuts are only going to make more problems, when the Fed. should just let the rates adjust themselves.
April 01, 2008
Letter: Sturtz can solve First Ward’s problems
Sturtz is creative, understands economic issues, is a strong communicator, easily accessible, and uninfluenced by special interests.
March 31, 2008
Letter: Segert’s school board candidacy exciting
Ines Segert would bring energy and open-mindedness to the Columbia School Board.
March 26, 2008
Me-first mentality plagues Columbia Public Schools
Everyone from the superintendent to the public have their pet projects, but nobody is willing to give one up.
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