Editor, Times-Union:It seems that every time President Obama and Congressional Democrats want to pass any piece of legislation, the Republicans rise up and cry out "deficit" then vow to oppose the legislation.

Editor, Times-Union:I have been doing a bit of thinking, what really, really is the real cause of the situation we have today.

- Government Overload - Creationism - Clinton - Remembering Flowers - Remembering Taylor Government Overload Editor, Times-Union: I have voted, I have written my congressmen, and I have phoned them …

Editor, Times-Union:I would have to say I've been for Obama since the day that USA Today printed across the front page that the big oil companies were announcing historic profits.

Editor, Times-Union:October is nationally recognized as Crime Prevention Month. In light of this, I would like to remind those in the community that they can take steps to increase their safety.

- Voters Guide - Victims' Rights - Drivers And Language Voters Guide Editor, Times-Union: As Kosciusko County Right to Life does every election year, a Voter Guide was prepared with candidate responses to questions regarding various pro-life issues.Candidates for the sheriff's race were included.ÊRocky Goshert sent in his response to the 13 questions.ÊHowever, he left the last question blank which meant that the Voter Guide listed "Did Not Respond" for that question.ÊThose who received the Voter Guide may have assumed that he was avoiding the question.ÊWhen Goshert received a copy of the Guide, he notified us that he had intended to complete the last question.

Editor, Times-Union:I could never be a loyal Democrat because I like to think on my own and not consider reality as only what I’m told it should be.

Editor, Times-Union:Why would a reasonable, unbiased person use the phrase "supposedly available for research" when the reputable fertility clinics stated they would be?

Editor, Times-Union:First, I'd like to thank everyone that showed up in the rain on Friday evening, May 1, for the critical mass bike ride from Winona Lake to downtown Warsaw.

- Awards - Taco Neck - Legion Dispute - Kolbe Questioned - Ice Rink Awards Editor, Times-Union: It was our pleasure as an athletic department to honor our scholar-athletes for the 1996-97 school year.These young adults excelled in the classroom and in their respective sports.These athletes maintained a cumulative 8.0 and above grade point average while representing Tippecanoe Valley.This year we recognized 107 student-athletes who achieved this status. Congratulations on a job well done. Duane Burkhart, A.D. Scott Bibler, Assistant A.D.

Editor, Times-Union:This is the first part of my explanation of the religious freedom principle that was printed in the Times-Union on March 25.

Editor, Times-Union:My sincere thanks for choosing to edit my last letter as you did.

Editor, Times-Union:On Tuesday, voters will be selecting several new names in the general primary of Warsaw.

- Are You A Libertarian? - Living History Festival - Great Winona Weekend Are You A Libertarian? Editor, Times-Union: Are you a Libertarian? Many people choose to live their life as Libertarians, however most people don't even know that they ARE a Libertarian.You already agree with most of what we stand for.Personal liberty.Economic freedom.The Bill of Rights.Lower taxes.Limited government. What you may not know is how much progress the Libertarian Party is making to turn those shared beliefs into political success.

Editor, Times-Union:Regarding Amy Harding's recent letter:

Editor, Times-Union:I just watched a show today that had a teacher on their show, that was working for free, because of budget cuts in her school system left them with just a few teachers and no support help.

Editor, Times-Union:Our men and women in uniform walk the god-forsaken sands of Afghanistan to keep our country safe.

Editor, Times-Union:Abortions are 95 percent of Planned Parenthood’s pregnancy services.

Editor, Times-Union:If you have been to a physical therapist in the state of Indiana, then you know you must first see a physician to get a referral for it.

Editor, Times-Union:When the going gets tough, the not-so-tough get gone.

Art is a photograph or a painting.Art is a drawing or a ceramic vase.Art is a Michelangelo sculpture of David or a Van Gogh self-portrait or a first-grader's self-portrait drawn in crayons. Art is a music video on MTV. Art is in the eye of the beholder. It may be easy to define what art is, but what it isn't - that's not so easy.There are critics who will say, "That's not art."I've always been a critic of critics who say what art isn't.How can you prove a negative? It is very difficult, if not impossible, to say what something is not.And art is so abstract already, it doesn't seem possible to say what art is not.

Editor, Times-Union:To Indiana's true, conservative Republicans:

Editor, Times-Union:As I sit and ponder the past election one common theme comes to mind:

Editor, Times-Union:I'm writing this in regards to the flood questions in the March 4 newspaper.

Editor, Times-Union:The major difference between the Flat Tax and the Fair Tax is one taxes income and the other taxes consumption.