Editor, Times-Union:There seems to be a misunderstanding about the Tea Parties that have been held all day today around the country ...

Editor, Times-Union:Don’t let emotion trump fact and logic.

Editor, Times-Union:The first news items to flash across my television screen this evening were highlights of the Iraq-Afghanistan War effort. As I sat in my recliner listening to the news commentators, several thoughts crossed my mind as to why we are still fighting in these two countries today.

Editor, Times-Union: “Oh, God will bless him! God will bless him! Thank you, Madam Sarah! Thank you!” Five-year-old Eric is joyously celebrating the good news that this year his family won’t have to worry about his education, because someone in North Manchester, Indiana, just became his sponsor.

Editor, Times-Union:Deciding which political party to vote for these days is like watching a basketball game where one team plays against itself, and the only losers are sitting in the stands.

Editor, Times-Union:President Mitch Daniels. Whew, that's a good one!

Editor, Times-Union:The lame-duck Democrats just passed the Death Tax (Estate Tax) of 35 percent.

- Legislative Priorities - Burket Meeting - Burket Decision - Organ Donation - School Prayer Legislative Priorities Editor, Times-Union: In response to Senator Kent Adams: As a teacher, parent and …

Editor, Times-Union:Hello, this letter is in response to an e-mail sent to your paper from Heidi Krumreich of Winona Lake.

Editor, Times-Union:When the founding fathers wrote the United States Constitution, they really wanted to make a statement to the rest of the world.

- Thanks, North Webster - Oil Prices - Easter - Wrestling Thanks Thanks, North Webster Editor, Times-Union: We would like to thank the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, our community, business associates, friends and neighbors for the honor of "Citizens of the Year, 2003."Being born and raised in Indianapolis, our move to the "lakes area" and Kosciusko County 23 years ago has proved to be a most positive and rewarding time to raise our two boys, work and enjoy the area.Having been a part of the inception and continued membership of the Chamber makes this award even more meaningful.

- Current Events - SUV Owners Defended - Improving Education - House Walkout Current Events Editor, Times-Union: The release of Martha Stewart from prison recently has received much attention from …

Editor, Times-Union:The events of this past week have caused me to take pause and consider the motivations and ramifications of the landmark legislation that our Congress has enacted and our president has signed into law, the "Affordable Health Care for America Act".

- Gun Lawsuit - Thanks To Firefighters Gun Lawsuit Editor, Times-Union: Good write-up on the Gary gun lawsuit the other evening.The writer is quite correct that it will not end the argument one way or the other. This started about four years ago with more than three dozen of these suits.Most have been dismissed first time in court.A couple have made it through the first court but been overturned on appeal.Several states have stopped the whole process with legislation.But none of that matters to the anti-gunners.They simply will keep taking it back to whatever court they can in the hope of bankrupting a few manufacturers.

When Patrick Henry uttered his fervent admonition as to the depth of his conviction at the founding of this nation, there's no way he could have envisioned how those words would be drastically turned around. Nothing could be more illustrative of that point than the spectacle of Dr.Jack Kevorkian (Dr.Death) on "60 Minutes" recently - who seemed to be saying now, "Give us the liberty to cause death." Kevorkian is an advocate for the right of terminally ill patients to legally control their own demise with the assistance of a qualified medical doctor.He has prevailed over the efforts by the Michigan legislature and judicial system to criminalize that assistance.

- School Board - Rude Boaters - Help A Family - Keep It In California - Redeemer Rebuttal School Board Editor, Times-Union: Monday night's "Special Board Meeting" was interesting.There were a few things that seemed to be a little disappointing.The outburst of comments from one board member to another board member was very unprofessional in my opinion.

- Coach Ogle - Responds To Valley - Bad Polls - Basketball History - Second Amendment - Trashy Roadways Coach Ogle Editor, Times-Union: I was very surprised and disappointed in the article that …

Editor, Times-Union:With great interest I read Roger Gaff's letter to the editor, regarding the current basketball coaching situation at Warsaw Community High School.

Editor, Times-Union:Hi, my name is Emily Zartman.

Editor, Times-Union:I read with great interest the letter from a pro-choice supporter in Thursday's (Jan. 29) Times-Union paper concerning his opinion/view on abortion.

- Finding Truth - Christmas Display - Deer Kill - Petrosky Responds - Musical Chairs Finding Truth Editor, Times-Union: I have debated whether or not to send this letter, as I wonder if in fact it will do any good. I have wanted to respond to some of the letters I have read in this column lately.Especially those who write of things that they do not understand, or are ignorant of, and those which are pointless in their untruth.Now, some will conclude after reading this letter that I too am ignorant; that is OK.For I am not going to attempt to convince anyone that I have all the answers.However I am going to employ a certain measuring rod, a gauge, to measure truth.

Editor, Times-Union:I am very concerned about the direction our nation is headed, but things are not hopeless.

- More On Ali Babba - Today's Television More On Ali Babba Editor, Times-Union: Re: Ted Carter Mr.Carter, quite the jester, suggests the United States is under no obligation to promote its vital interests.The bass (America's corporate elite) would not be pleased to hear that. Of course, the Islamic culture is complex.Islamic radicals use that complexity as a smoke screen.Problem is they can't hide a 60 percent unemployment rate behind it. In the land of Ali Babba, there are no policies designed which favor corporations.Since Ali Babba owns his corporation, it is unlikely that he would consider any. Since Ali Babba holds the distribution rights to all corporate profits, it's all his corporate intellectuals can do to acquire a new office stapler.

Editor, Times-Union:This year three candidates (Torrey Bauer being amongst those) have thrown their name into the hat for judge of Superior Court 2 in the Republican primary.

- Thanks To Moose Lodge - Silver Lake Thanks - Rotary Women - DARE Thanks - Limit Free Speech Thanks To Moose Lodge Editor, Times-Union: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local Moose Lodge Post 1423 for all the support that was given to me during my kids' talks and for my Washington trip.I had a wonderful time and met many new friends from all over the world while learning more about drug awareness. Also, a very special thank-you to Glen Robinson for all his support and encouragement and to Merla Hawkins for all her time and devotion in helping me with my kids' talks. I look forward to participating in your program next year.