Editor, Times-Union:We are members of Family, Career, Community Leaders of America and this year we have been working hard to make an impact in our community.

- Property Rights - Take A Stand Property Rights Editor, Times-Union: The Supreme Court ruled June 23 that local governments have broad power to confiscate private property in the name of "economic development." They handed down a 5-4 ruling against a group of homeowners in New London, Conn., who claimed the city is trying to illegally force them to sell their property.The city wants to make way for a hotel, an office building and other privately funded facilities.

- Supports Coach - Illegals - Tiger Potential - Immigration - WCHS Athletics Supports Coach Editor, Times-Union: After reading the recent article in the paper, "What's wrong with Tiger Basketball?," I was, to say the least, both offended and disappointed.The accusations and negative portrayals of Coach Ogle were not only unfair, but also very inaccurate.After contacting a few of my close friends who had the wonderful opportunity to play for Coach Ogle, the response was very much the same - disappointed.

Editor, Times-Union:For those who watched Bret Baier's interview with the president, or as I call him "he who almost walks on water", I have a question.

- Promoting Equality - Veterans Program - Plaque Stolen - Special Bowling - Narrow Minded - Gymnastics Program - Foodathon Promoting Equality Editor, Times-Union: High schools should be required to …

Editor, Times-Union:John Boren was a man who touched many lives. He believed in God full hearted and without doubt.

Unions Defunct Editor, Times-Union: Unions are a thing of the past. In the beginning of unions, the unions had a good impact on the forming of this country. At that time, companies would take advantage of people trying to make a living, but times have changed things totally around. It is not fair for a group of people (unions) to tell the company how they can run their business. When a contract is negotiated things are agreed to whether the company can afford it or not. In order to pay for these increased expenses, the products are increased in price. Sometimes this increase puts the products out of reach for the average Joe. Who wins in this circumstance? How can Americans making $25 to $30 an hour and somebody in China or some familiar place making $2 or $3 an hour?  A person or company has a right to make a reasonable profit for their product. When the economy takes a hit, everybody experiences a similar result. Our products have to be competitive in the world market. In such a case, people (everyone included) have to be willing to accept less. There are always exceptions to the rule, such as big bankers and Wall Street executives and other such people. We can’t dictate these things. We have no right to say how much a person is paid, even if it is not justified. Such is life. Now to government workers who are in unions, the key word in that statement is government. The word there means we the people, and in times that we are in now, benefits and such things have to be renegotiated with their employer (the people) who are hurting in a like manner. We all have to share the burden. Isn’t this right? As far as rights and benefits go, there are laws that can protect the rights of the workers. I once worked for a company that had an independent union. This is a union that has no affiliation with another union. It worked very well. This is a call for everyone to band together for a common goal. That is to promote our way of life which is life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. One should not be selfish in our thinking. This article is my thinking and feeling. My opinion is mine, but maybe you can agree. Russell Pontius Warsaw Editor, Times-Union: Unions are a thing of the past. In the beginning of unions, the unions had a good impact on the forming of this country. At that time, companies would take advantage of people trying to make a living, but times have changed things totally around.

Editor, Times-Union:On Election Day there is one race which has an incredible contrast in the candidates.

Editor, Times-Union: It’s a terrible shame that the entertainment industry isn’t making billions of dollars instead just millions. I feel for them, I really do. (sarcasm)

Editor, Times-Union:Holding people endlessly on flimsy suspicions and torturing them is completely un-American, and the frightening thing is that so many of us don't get it.

Editor, Times-Union:I am writing this letter to tell others, especially women of all ages, to always do self breast exams or a mammogram. It may just save your life in the end.

Editor, Times-Union:As I was watching CNN news on Sept. 15 I was greatly disturbed by the horror of ISIS terrorists, NFL players’ abuse of their wives and children and the extreme abuse in China of Christians.

Editor, Times-Union:Let’s ask ourselves this very important question: Should we be worried about the external image of our community or the internal morality of local establishments within the community?

Editor, Times-Union:As we go to the polls on May 4 to cast our vote, let us contemplate the principles of our Founding Fathers who risked death by hanging as the penalty for treason for declaring our independence fromGreat Britain.

Editor, Times-Union:Re: Rick BradleyAfter reading Mr. Bradley's recent letters, I was going to take the time to refute his ridiculous and xenophobic assertions, point by point.

Editor, Times-Union:I enjoyed the lovely letter Mary Geyer wrote in commemoration of Jerry Gerard.

- Thanks To KCH Staff - Hunting Preserve - School Numbers Thanks To KCH Staff Editor, Times-Union: Our beloved mother, Essie Poe, recently suffered a stroke and was admitted to KCH for medical intervention.While she was a patient at KCH, she received the utmost professional as well as supportive service and care.We cannot fully express the gratitude we would like to extend to the board of directors and their staff members for attempting to make our mother as comfortable as possible during her final days.

Editor, Times-Union:Is anyone else out there tired of the lack of enforcement in our child support division?

Editor, Times-Union:Earlier this year on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, my scooter broke down on Warsaw’s north side and had to leave it and locked it.

Editor, Times-Union:I recently had my first taste of county government when I appeared before the County Zoning Board of Appeals requesting a variance for a new home.

Editor, Times-Union:Alexander Clark and Elizabeth West claim that I can only read the word abortion in their sentence.

Editor, Times-Union:Try driving a vehicle on a public road without insurance.

Editor, Times-Union:Thirty-five years ago vocational agriculture students came together as Whitko FFA in a brand new building.

- Gun Hassles - Our Father's House - First Steps Gun Hassles Editor, Times-Union: So, all of a sudden it's a hassle just trying to buy a little single shot 22 or shotgun.Well surprise-surprise! I have no sympathy for anyone caught by surprise by all this.We have been trying to tell people for the past five years.

Editor, Times-Union:I marvel. I continue to marvel…