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May 04, 2007

OUR VIEW: Costs keep going up for big projects
The chief contractor at the soon-to-be-built Yowell Elementary School told the School Board this week that the once $14.9 million project is about 10 percent over budget. Give your opinion on this story
Incident in L.A. shows need for help in Culpeper
The recent melee that was instigated by a massive rally of illegal aliens in Los Angeles shows what can happen when you gather a group of people who have no respect. Give your opinion on this letter
Not much good, but lots of bad and ugly
Star-Exponent's editorial on county taxes didn't do enough to stick up for taxpayers Give your opinion on this column

May 03, 2007

Be careful about what you wish for
Guest columnist Tom Huggard shares his views today on the idea of town-county consolidation. - Give your opinion on this story
Career Expo had positive impact on community
Thanks so much to the Star-Exponent for including Dewberry in your nice article. Give your opinion on this story
Low airport tax is a wise levy
Saturday's editorial titled "The good, the bad and the ugly of county taxes," didn't contain much insight on the airplane tax. Give your opinion on this story

May 02, 2007

How hard can it be to simply time stoplights-
Why is the intersection at Evans and Main worse than the intersection at 14th and Constitution in D.C. during rush hour- Give your opinion on this letter
Right decision, wrong reason
As reported last week by the Associated Press, the charges against Sen. Jim Webb's aide, Phillip Thompson, have been dropped. Give your opinion on this column
Another insight behind rampage by Cho at Tech
Unfortunately, these times are generally not comforting, and broader news resource options other than the AP's selective values and goals are necessary to understand what is happening around the world. Give your opinion on this letter
FROM THE EDITOR: Celebrate the life of Josh Thomas
Today we mourn with the family and friends of Joshua Alan Thomas, the courageous Culpeper boy who died Sunday after a 14-month struggle with leukemia. Give your opinion on this/b>
Archery range was planned for safety
I want to discuss the "problems" with the local archery range ("Taking aim at archery range," Tuesday.) Give your opinion on this

May 01, 2007

Gun owners must lead in ban on assault weapons
Having owned guns and been an active hunter for more than 60 years I feel qualified to speak on the subject of guns. Give your opinion on this letter
Local NRA auction was disappointing
I take pen in hand - figuratively at least - to protest the actions of the National Rifle Association at the "Friends of the NRA" banquet held in Culpeper on March 24. Give your opinion on this
So what has happened to…-
I wrote last year about Channel One, the commercial news and entertainment TV show, shown to 6 million U.S. schoolchildren and 100,000 students in mostly lower-income Virginia schools. Give your opinion on this column
Letter about immigration issue had good analogy
Please post Melissa Pond's April 24 letter "Try this analogy to understand illegals," on the Star-Exponent Web site for a couple months. Give your opinion on this letter

April 30, 2007

An opportunity for healing
Prayer time at the U.S. Capitol for the Virginia Tech victims. Give your opinion on this column
Let’s support Daniel’s solution
I applaud and support Mr. Joe Daniel's idea of uniting the two governments (Town Council and the Board of Supervisors). Give your opinion on this letter
Supervisors should be lauded for good work
I opened Friday's newspaper and was startled to see the "Our view" editorial titled "Once again Supervisors have failed us." Give your opinion on this letter
There are two sides to immigrant story
Perhaps our 'land of opportunity' is not as hospitable to people as we might think. Give your opinion on this
OUR VIEW: Laws alone will not end gun violence
In the wake of the Virginia Tech massacre, renewed calls for tougher gun control have become a matter of public debate. Give your opinion on this

April 29, 2007

OUR VIEW: Can we get these kids on Town Council-
A group of CCHS juniors won the third annual Apprentice Project Wednesday after they impressed area business people with a concept plan for a community pool. Give your opinion on this
Going Dutch with Uncle Sam
Our current tax system is not compatible, too full of hassle. Give your opinion on this column
What has happened to morality and justice-
Is gun control the answer- As I see it, no. Removing guns surely will not stop the violence in America.Give your opinion on this
Great analogy in immigration debate
Of the many letters concerning illegal immigration, both pro and con, I found Thursday's letter by Melissa Pond ("Try this analogy to understand illegals") to be the cleverest and the one I most agreed with. Give your opinion on this letter
Apartment complex is no Shangri-La
I recently moved to Culpeper, and my family is looking for an apartment. The first thing my family here in town told me was not to apply at "Culpeper House Apartments." Give your opinion on this letter

April 28, 2007

OUR VIEW: Stop signs work best when upright
It's time to tackle a matter of public safety - namely, an intersection whose signage is in serious need of repair. Give your opinion on this
More restrictions needed on guns
As a teacher myself, I would like to echo letter writer Linda Kassel's statement, "Arm yourself with knowledge and not firearms." Give your opinion on this letter
Believe me, Culpeper’s jail isn’t so bad
As a new resident of Culpeper County, I feel the readers of this paper should have the opportunity to hear about the side of its community rarely seen. Give your opinion on this
Say what-
I was wondering if the writer of last Monday's letter "Ban cell phones while driving" even read her words before she sent them. Give your opinion on this letter
Giuliani’s southern surprise
Everybody said Rudy Giuliani would be about as appealing in the South as a three-day-old bagel.

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