Category: HUB Opinion
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America needs to live up to its ideals
I am writing this letter at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Like all Americans, I was horrified to see the images from the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. I have also been uplifted by the heroic efforts of rescue workers, aid volunteers, and all those who have been quietly helping our…
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Thanking those who evacuated thousands of commuters
Sept. 11 is a date that remains etched in all our minds. The coordinated efforts of those who safely evacuated thousands of commuters, one of whom was my husband, was an effort worthy of praise and thanks. I would like to extend genuine and sincere thanks to the many, many people and agencies involved in…
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Hegemony after a tragedy
After the New York City tragedy, I hoped that Americans would have a greater appreciation for the lives and livelihood of their fellow Americans. Perhaps we would learn something from this reckless, unfortunate abandon of human life? Instead, I witnessed a disgusting portrait of hegemony in America. At this point, the issues of homophobia and…
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CPC responds to need for counseling during crisis
The CPC Behavioral Healthcare family of staff, board and volunteers share in the grief and sadness for the loss of family members, friends, neighbors and the many heroes who gave their lives to help others. We extend our deepest sympathy to those affected by this overwhelming tragedy. When the events of Sept. 11 occurred, we…
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Relations commission won’t stand for bias attacks
The Monmouth County Human Relations Commission (MCHRC) deplores the recent unprecedented and devastating attacks against New York City and Washington, D.C., which resulted in an incredible loss of life. We also find misdirected retaliation against Muslims, Arab-Americans, or anyone who even remotely resembles the purported terrorists to be unacceptable. Reports of violence and terroristic threats…
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Don’t tune out elections
As the nation continues to grieve and we all try to recover from the terrible events of Sept. 11, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to focus on the more mundane aspects of our lives. One of those ordinary aspects, however, is the general election, which rolls around — like clockwork — the first Tuesday of…
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Guest Column Kay Vilardi Lunch Break deserves positive, not negative press
Guest Column Kay Vilardi Lunch Break deserves positive, not negative press I could not believe my eyes when I saw your article about the Lunch Break trustee who resigned. I am a very new board member but have been a volunteer at Lunch Break for more than a year. During that time, I did not…
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Exactly what parking ‘problem’ are we looking to solve?
Exactly what parking ‘problem’ are we looking to solve? My input regarding the parking problem in Red Bank begins from a substantially different point of view than that of our professional politicians. Before committing millions of my neighbors’ and my dollars to a parking solution, I want to know there is a parking problems. So…
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Lincroft Village residents should be proud of their efforts
On Sept. 11, an unimaginable horror struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. All over America, people felt helpless. Our president called on all Americans to stand strong and united. The good people of Lincroft Village and its surrounding neighbors showed that strength on Sept. 14 and 15. We would like to thank all…
