When I was young, I used to wish my parents were a little less protective and a little less strict.They used to tell me it was because they loved me.And here's the kicker: when I was spanked (with a thick wooden paddle, I might add), they always told me it was because they loved me and it was for my own good. My own good? Are they serious? As a child I couldn't understand how punishment could be good for me. Just tell me your opinion and I'll take it into consideration.That's what I used to think.Well, my parents didn't go for that with me, with my older brother or with my younger brother, either. Rules were enforced by my parents "in their house" and "as long as I lived under their roof, I would do as I was told."That one didn't go over too well with me either.

Editor, Times-Union:If no one else will go into that dark night, I will. Don’t kid yourself, anyone who has a driving need to transform this great country, has no respect for America or anyone in it, including those who keep her strong and protect her shores.

Editor, Times-Union:First of all I would like to publicly thank all of the many concerned Warsaw citizens who stopped me at Wal-Mart and told me that they are on my side on how the city, Warsaw, is treating me.

Editor, Times-Union:I will admit that Bob Sanders is a close friend of mine. It is for that reason I can encourage you to reelect him as a county councilman at-large.

Editor, Times-Union:Mr. Kitson, I am glad to hear the Libertarian message is getting out.

Editor, Times-Union:The write-up (4-13-2011) on Silver Lake’s meeting didn’t include some details citizens need to know.

Editor, Times-Union:The nation of Israel went astray, rejected and forgot God in the Old Testament.

Editor, Times-Union:One year ago state sales tax was increased to 7 percent. The tradeoff was that citizens would have the chance to approve constitutional property tax caps.

Editor, Times-Union:The actions of our Congress and Senate bickering over the funding for our troops and demanding a withdrawal timetable has been a moral victory for the terrorists, in my opinion.

Editor, Times-Union:As a pastor for over 30 years I am aware that there is an ongoing attempt by some elected officials at the state and national government level to control and harm churches and their ministries.

Pass the salt.And a little ketchup, too, if you don't mind. I'll need something to help mask the taste of the crow I'll have to eat once the Senate drives a stake through the heart of the effort to return a sense of dignity and honor to the institution of the presidency later this week. I'll endure the barbs and the gloating, I'll suffer through the "I told you so," and "Can we move on, at last?" comments. To my friends and colleagues who have stood by Bill Clinton (I will never call him president again, he will never again deserve to be referred to as my president) as he slipped the noose of conviction in the Senate, I want to remind them of where I've been in the controversy from the start. On July 31 last year, I wrote in this space: "Is it really OK to lie just because you are accused of wrongdoing by someone who is unpopular or less attractive than the average beauty queen? "I sure hope not.But the recent polls aren't encouraging.

Editor, Times-Union:A couple of years back, this gal from Milford wrote a letter to the editor.

Editor, Times-Union:I agree that bicycle law code IC 9-21-5-7 should be observed by both motorists and bicyclists alike.

Editor, Times-Union: The IRS, using new software, is having many problems this tax season in issuing refunds as projected in their Refund Cycle Chart. We, tax professionals, can only refer to this chart when advising clients when they may receive their refunds.

Editor, Times-Union:In case you haven't noticed, our country is in a state of crisis.

Editor, Times-Union:Recently, the Obama administration sued Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Arizona for violation of illegals civil rights. They broke the law, illegal is illegal!

Editor, Times-Union:Extreme right-wing agendas have no place in Democracy nor free institutions. The same shall be said to you few on the extreme left-wing paradigm.

Editor, Times-Union:Looking forward to four more years of the status quo? Are you sure we can afford it?

Editor, Times-Union: The following is my fifth letter in my series of letters on the various positions that one’s government can have on religious liberty. The previous four letters were printed in the Times-Union on March 23, April 6, May 9 and July 15.

- Light The Night Success - Special Olympics - Light The Night Thanks - Dalton Foundry Light The Night Success Editor, Times-Union: We would like to thank the Town of Winona Lake and especially the police department for superb help in our very successful Light the Night Thursday evening in beautiful Winona Lake.There are many volunteers to whom we are very grateful, who helped us succeed with over 500 walkers and more than $24,000 raised for research of leukemia and other blood-related cancers, as well as patient aid. We are especially thankful for so many leukemia and cancer survivors who came out to walk and carry the cherished white balloons. Thanks again to all who made this such a great success.

Editor, Times-Union:As I read David Slone's review of Wagon Wheel's "To Kill A Mockingbird," I couldn't help but wonder how a professional writer with presumably at least a seventh-grade education could think that his article was accurate and insightful.

- Menards Good For Us - Late Night TV - Menards Challenge - Menards Location Menards Good For Us Editor, Times-Union: I want to say how much I enjoyed reading Mr.Gerard's "News Views" on Dec.17.

Editor, Times-Union:Here we go again!

Editor, Times-Union:Those persons implementing the "red light camera project" as reported in the Times-Union, April 4, 2008, should give ...

Editor, Times-Union:Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”