Letters to the Editor
Kelly's experience needed in 24th District
Since he departed from the General Assembly before the onset of term limits, Kelly will now be eligible to serve for eight years. He is needed there again in this time of economic uncertainty.
LETTER: Scandals and mudslinging — why now?
Why is it only election time when everything about all the Missouri gubernatorial candidates comes out of the closet?
LETTER: Republicans in charge hasn't worked for America
What the Republicans say is one thing, but what they have done is pursue an economic policy of attempting to borrow our way out of debt
LETTER: Stealing yard signs will not change voter's mind
If the U.S. was founded on tenets such as free speech, Americans should not steal yard signs that support a presidential candidate.
LETTER: Cast your vote for Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly's push to preserve MU's College of Veterinary Medicine demonstrates his tireless drive and effectiveness as a politician, Allen W. Hahn writes.
LETTER: Judy Baker far better than what Luetkemeyer campaign says
Trust Judy to bring the same passion and skill to Washington at a time when leadership is needed to avert a crisis in health care financing and delivery that none of us have seen before.
LETTER: Amendment 4 improves storm water fund management
Amendment 4 would change the Department of Natural Resources storm water fund distribution process by allowing the state to use grants or loans and to reallocate unused funds to areas that can use them.
LETTER: Obama manifests the slave caricature
Obama's statement that he will work hard for the country alludes to an idea that has been historically reduced to and defined by slaves and the working class, not to leaders of our country.
LETTER: Questions still loom around Hickman incident
Members of the community should be asking many pertinent questions in order to protect the school environment in the future.
LETTER: Missouri fans exhibit lack of class
Fans of all ages showed poor etiquette while attending the Nebraska-Missouri game.
LETTER: Columnist has misconstrued facts of 2000 election
Contrary to a recent column in the Missourian, a study on the 2000 election did not confirm Bush's victory.
LETTER: Policy, not race, determines choice for president
I am not voting for a candidate because of the color of his skin. I am a conservative who believes government cannot solve every problem.
LETTER: Vaslow distorted Obama's health care plan
Obama's health care plan actually helps more people get coverage
Kelly's record qualifies him to represent 24th District
Chris Kelly's experience and record on bipartisan politics makes him the best candidate.
LETTER: Take time to question Obama
Are we about to elect a rock star or a president? Do we think that being a polished performer is more important than consistent, unwavering service to our country? Do we really know enough about this new phenomenon named Barack Obama to elect him to the highest post of our country?
LETTER: Abortion shouldn't determine vote for president
Pro-lifers should consider other issues before feeling compelled to vote Republican.
LETTER: Reject Proposition B, doesn't include standards for accountability
One issue on Missouri's ballot — Proposition B — will ask voters to decide whether the state should create a "Quality Home Care Council" to organize workers hired to provide personal care services. Voters should reject this proposition as "too good to be true."
LETTER: Prop C increases use of renewable sources
If approved, the proposition would require Missouri's investor-owned utility companies to purchase or generate 15 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2021.
LETTER: Tailgating trash creates piles of problems
Garbage leftover from home football games will take its toll on the earth.
LETTER: Tigers fans' treatment of visitors embarrassing
Food was thrown at them, nasty names and obscenities were yelled and after the game they were physically threatened by a group of MU fans wielding a baseball bat.