Editor, Times-Union:Opinions are like belly buttons: Everyone has one, and most folks should not display them in public.

Editor, Times-Union:No, this is not a typo. The hoards of illegals pouring over our border with Mexico constitute a militant invasion by the Mexican government as it continues to undermine America’s sovereignty.

Editor, Times-Union: As a state legislator, you are presented with a tough job. It is a job that requires you to take on a responsibility that involves making tough decisions and casting tough votes. No, I am not talking about Right to Work legislation. I am talking about House Bill 1006, which deals with licensing in Indiana.

Editor, Times-Union: Mitch Daniels has said that two-thirds of Hoosiers are in favor of the Right to Work legislation he’s trying to pass. I wonder where he came up with that number. He never asked me. He never asked anyone I know. Did he ask you? I didn’t think so.

Editor, Times-Union:The following is the brief explanation of my Nov. 23 letter to the editor on the subject of church and state and a proposed constitutional amendment concerning the religious liberty and establishment clauses in the first amendment.

- Ashcroft Confirmation - School Stop Sign - Garbage Collectors Deserve Recognition - Ten Commandments - Subway Fire - Bank Policy - Taxes Ashcroft Confirmation Editor, Times-Union: Sen.Ashcroft deserves to be confirmed.Enough of bipartisanship.He is certainly educated enough to do the job in a responsible manner.He is a first class lawyer, served as Attorney General of Missouri for two terms as well as two terms as governor.

Editor, Times-Union:Obviously the Eppenbaugh person has no intentions of answering my question or is unable to understand them, so I’ll move on.

- Dog Tag Clarification - Edgewood Thanks - Don't Criticize Dog Tag Clarification Editor, Times-Union: As a life member of the Howard County Vietnam Veterans' Organization, who just celebrated our 20th consecutive annual reunion, I would like to thank you for the coverage of the presentation of a long-lost dogtag to the son and daughter of Sgt.Dennis Fairchild.Wendy and Troy Fairchild were very touched. However, for whatever the reason, the story contained a few inaccuracies that really need to be corrected.Bob and Ann McMahon of Hancock, N.H., are the people who take Viet vets back to 'the nam' on healing and closure trips and was the one who was responsible for returning with over 1,100 American dogtags in late 2001.

Editor, Times-Union:This morning on my way to work I turned onto S Lake Street and stopped for a Warsaw Community School bus with its red lights flashing.

Editor, Times-Union:I delivered unto you first of all how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that he was buried and that He rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures. 1 Cor. 15:3&4.

Editor, Times-Union:The newly formed Bob Richmond Toastmasters Club is changing location and time.

- Judge Huffer - Senator Adams - Rural Landscape - School Board - Gun Control Judge Huffer Editor, Times-Union: County taxpayers, once again our judicial system has failed us. It has not only failed us but also our children. I was in shock when I read the Saturday edition of the Times-Union Court Briefs.But then I was not surprised to see the ruling came out of Superior Court 1 (Judge Huffer). For those of you that missed it, a 30-year-old man was given a one and one-half year suspended sentence for repeatedly striking an 11-year-old with a hockey stick because she had taken a toy away from his son and made him cry.

Editor, Times-Union:Is the American Civil Liberties Union the anti-christ? If not, they act like it most of the time.

- Leesburg Sewer - Child Abuse Leesburg Sewer Editor, Times-Union: I have been a "pleased with being a Leesburg resident" my whole life, but this sewer project is really scaring the heck out of me for myself and my 81-year-old mother. I am a single woman who is trying to pay for a house, car, medicines and all the expenses that come with day to day living.My mother is a widow living on a "not so much" monthly Social Security check.We are praying that both of us won't have to sell our houses and move out of our cozy little town.I guess it wouldn't be such a worry if we had "big money" in our bank accounts, but we don't and we are both worried sick about this project.

Editor, Times-Union:“At his arrest in August 1962, Nelson Mandela was not only a member of the then-underground South African Communist Party, but was also a member of the Party’s Central Committee.

Editor, Times-Union:As a youth I took up the sport of archery. It quickly became a passion and has stayed that way for the past 30 years. Along the way you meet many great people who also share that passion.

- Horse Happy Ending - Winona Alcohol - Jail Visits - Smoking Areas - Check Your Heart - Deserving A Recall - Some Voters Don't Count Horse Happy Ending Editor, Times-Union: We are writing this letter to thank all the wonderful people who responded to our previous letter about our son, K.C., and his horse Ivy. We got phone calls, cards and letters from so many of you, some of which we know but most of which we don't.K.C.has saved each and every one.

Editor, Times-Union:Attention, all veterans!I am a borderline diabetic.

- Teen Parents Suceeding - Hospice Program - Good Samaritan - Recounts - Where's Tim Roemer? - Roving Chef - Veterans Day Teen Parents Suceeding Editor, Times-Union: With the holidays upon us we open …

Editor, Times-Union:I have heard many say that this election they will "vote them all out."

Editor, Times-Union:I am a retired business jet pilot and a retired U.S. Air Force pilot.

Editor, Times-Union:The Indiana State Republican-controlled legislature is completely out of touch with most state residents on the education bills that they seek to enact.

Editor, Times-Union:I’m fairly new to Mentone. Quite frankly, between work, family, and interminable laundry, I haven’t felt the desire to be involved in town matters.

- American Spirit - Memorial Service - Coach Resigns - An Awesome God American Spirit Editor, Times-Union: For many average, American citizens, this Fourth of July holiday brings an enormous feeling …

Editor, Times-Union:I remember going to the Carnegie Library in North Manchester when I was a kid and checking out books to take home and read.