Editor, Times-Union:Soon, Easter will be here.We hope that when it arrives, it will be on a bright, sunny morning when the flowers start to bloom, and the birds are sending their lyrical, melodious message from the fresh, verdant treetops.

Editor, Times-Union:In response to Tom Metzger's letter "Meth & Other Drugs", Mr. Metzger I, too, agree that the suppression of marijuana and other natural drugs has and is causing mayhem in society.

Editor, Times-Union:Our country is headed to socialism and poverty unless we learn and teach each other to respect and appreciate the leadership of our free market economy.

Editor, Times-Union:1. Barack Obama endorsed a complete ban on handgun ownership:

Editor, Times-Union:Just so you won't think that you have misdiagnosed me, I will admit it is true.

- Tribute To Wallace - Peachey Fund - Badly Treated - Thanksgiving Dinner Tribute To Wallace Editor, Times-Union: I would like to pay a tribute to a man that has been in the Warsaw community for many years: Jerry Wallace. Jerry was a man that fit in the category with "Grandma and Grandpa Witmer."These were my grandparents and were the most gracious and loving people that I will ever know.Honesty and kindness was just a way of life for them.

Editor, Times-Union:If you or someone you know is missing a beautiful black tomcat with a white chest and four white paws I took him to Isaiah 11 yesterday as I didn’t want him to go to the shelter.

Editor, Times-Union:While it is welcome news that Martin's Supermarket is going to build a store in Warsaw, the tax abatement recently given to this company is wrong and unfair.

Editor, Times-Union:I am tired of reading all the junk letters that get in the papers.

In Indiana, we have set a goal of reaching higher in building a well-educated workforce. With growing national and international competition, the economic well-being of our citizens and our state is increasingly tied to this goal. Yet, unfortunately, Indiana ranks a dismal 40th in terms of college attainment, according to the Lumina Foundation.

Independence Day is a great patriotic celebration at the perfect time of year to be outdoors.

Editor, Times-Union:I must confess I did stretch the truth. I continue to read the paper and I might add that I buy the paper.

- Falwell Defended - Missing Belongings - Always Free - Coat Drive Falwell Defended Editor, Times-Union In the Times-Union of Thursday 10-11 you published a letter written by Sarah Lowe and it was captioned "Offended by Falwell."Such is not the case and I feel it is essential that the misconception be clarified.

Editor, Times-Union:I see she's out with a campaign book. The one who would use "power as vice president" over the Senate.

Editor, Times-Union:What is a township trustee? What is a township board member? What is township government?

Editor, Times-Union:Why is it that when Michael Jackson was alive, the news media could not dig up enough dirt on him?

Editor, Times-Union:If President Obama told you a skunk was a kitty, would you pet it? His policies and beliefs stink so much that about the only way they could be accepted would be if you had no sense of smell.

Editor, Times-Union:At the Wabash debate Oct. 21 between Bock and Walorski, the following was asked of both candidates: “In your campaigns both of you have mentioned ‘Social Security’ and ‘Medicare.’ What needs to occur, if anything, regarding these programs for both current and future recipients of these benefits?”

Editor, Times-Union:We agree with you that there are certain words and phrases that we are really tired of reading.

Editor, Times-Union:If you’re an undecided voter for president, I’d encourage you to watch the “2016: Obama’s America” movie. This movie is with Obama’s own words.

Editor, Times-Union:As voting time nears, I want to encourage Winona Lake citizens to be aware of one example of our state representative Dave Wolkins attending to the concerns of the citizens of Winona Lake.

Editor, Times-Union:As a “detractor” to Mr. Metzger, I would remind him that he might have a little bit more credibility in an opinion forum if he didn’t have a checkered past.

Editor, Times-Union:Roger Grossman’s comments about the excess time spent by the media on Tiger Woods, from print to TV to sound bites, was a good read.

Editor, Times-Union:The recent election of a new Republican senator in Massachusetts took me, and most of the country, by surprise.

Editor, Times-Union:The United States once had a president referred to as Silent Cal.