People like to place blame when something goes wrong. It allows them to think all problems can be solved and by placing blame, maybe the problem will go away.Too many times though the blame is placed on a scapegoat and not the real source of a problem. The most recent scapegoating is placing the blame of the recent school shootings on music, movies and video games instead of the real source of the problem - lack of good parenting, for one thing. According to Newsweek magazine, in 1978, 43 percent of teens were left unsupervised because both parents worked.In 1988 the number rose to 55 percent and to 62 percent in 1998. In the same Newsweek survey, 85 percent of teens say their mom cares about them "very much" and 25 percent of teens say mom is always home when they return from school.Only 58 percent say their father cares about them "very much" and only 10 percent say their father is always home when they return from school.

- School Board Election - Adams Says Thanks - Thanks From KLS - Only One Truth - State Deficit School Board Election Editor, Times-Union: It is almost that time when people will go to the polls to …

Editor, Times-Union:What do pacemakers, insulin pumps, dentures and thousands of other life-saving devices all have in common? They all became more expensive because of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare.

Editor, Times-Union:If the Democrats get their way, your vote may not matter as much as a dead person’s vote will or that of a non-citizen.

Editor, Times-Union:I live in the town of Atwood and I have since October of 2009.

- Oppressed Non-Christian - Meijer - Color Guard - Women And Guns Oppressed Non-Christian Editor, Times-Union: This letter is in reference to the editorial written by Tim Ellis. The editorial titled …

Editor, Times-Union:I regard to the gentleman who referred to, and agreed with the billboards that say "You don't need God" etc., I've read the many letters that have responded.

- Postal Thanks - Bogeyman - Carrier Thanks - Good Samaritans - CCS Thanks Postal Thanks Editor, Times-Union: We wish to thank the local merchants for their discounts on merchandise and food items for our two "adopted families" we sponsored for Christmas and beyond.A special thanks goes to Owen's Supermarket for giving extra generously, making it possible to really stock the cupboards for our two families.

- Police Academy - More Than Basketball - Weather Bulletin - Give Trustee A Chance - Eager For War Police Academy Editor, Times-Union: The graduates of this year's Warsaw Citizen's Police Academy Class X want to sincerely thank those responsible for the extraordinary opportunity to become more educated about our Warsaw Police Department.In particular, we want to thank the following for support and encouragement in this excellent citizen's awareness program: Mayor Ernie Wiggins, Chief Steve Foster, various city/county instructors, Judge Huffer, Judge Jarrette, WCPA moderator Greg Oberlin and Hero.

Editor, Times-Union:There is a lot of discussion going on in Indianapolis to eliminate local elected offices and create a state bureaucracy to do the work.

Editor, Times-Union: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

Editor, Times-Union:Mr. President,It has become apparent to every rational, thinking, American citizen that there is a very serious crisis in America today.

Editor, Times-Union:Out of the wilderness of our current political landscape, the Democrats mustered the will to do the right thing by voting against special interests.

Editor, Times-Union:I am very disappointed that Curt Nisly has refused to debate.

Editor, Times-Union: The following is a continuation of my previous letter regarding the credibility of Walid Shoebat after his appearance at The Awakening tent meetings last week. I have divided it into two parts because as one letter, it exceeds the Times-Union’s 500-word “Letters to the Editor” policy. Hopefully, I am now complying with that policy.

- Megamurderers - Thanks - Waitress Megamurderers Editor, Times-Union: As our nation wages an undeclared war on Yugoslavia, we need to be reminded of nine people who make Yugoslavian dictator Slobodan Milosevic look like an angel.These nine people bear ultimate responsibility for the non-war deaths of 124,736,000 million people, who were slaughtered under their regimes.

Editor, Times-Union:A woman president?

Editor, Times-Union:I moved here 27 years ago with just a few boxes and suitcases.

Editor, Times-Union:When standards for behavior are eliminated and morality is according to one’s conscience, expect criminals to rule society. It happened in Nazi-controlled Europe and has the potential of happening in America.

Editor, Times-Union:Insurance companies add zero value to the delivery of health care.

- Puzzled Puzzled Editor, Times-Union: Where I live, our parking lot and sidewalks were cleaned thoroughly several times each day during the recent snowstorms. Many of the residents are younger and could have helped shovel; but it is not required.Our landlord cares about our safety.

Editor, Times-Union:I haven't seen any letters regarding the redistricting issue yet, so perhaps I'll be the one opening the requisite can of worms.

Editor, Times-Union:There is global economics, global business and global politics. Now, everything we do has a world view, however, it did not used to be that way. But the “Great Commission” and giving out the gospel, the Word of God, have always had a world view.

- Unsupported Facts - Immigration Unsupported Facts Editor, Times-Union: In response to Janice Campbell, I would have to suggest that she find credible resources before spouting off in the public arena. First and foremost, according to your belief, research or lack there of, you state that there are more Muslims in the world than any other religion.The facts state that there are approximately 2.1 billion Christians in the world and there are anywhere between 1 to 1.3 billion Muslims in the world.

- Softball Clinic - Stamp Out Hunger - No-Brainer Softball Clinic Editor, Times-Union: On June 3, Warsaw Girls Softball League sponsored a softball clinic.The morning session consisted of batting and fielding.The afternoon session was for pitching.We couldn't have had a better day, excellent weather and a great location. At this time I would like to thank Stephen Liebsch, Brook Carey and the Grace College player who put this clinic on.They did an excellent job.They had the opportunity to work one-on-one with each girl.They explained every little detail thoroughly so, no matter what age participated, everyone understood.