Category: Independent Opinion
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Elks member thanks fellow Elks for touching benefit
A benefit dinner was held in my honor Sept. 22, at the Keyport/Matawan Elks Lodge No. 2030. I was amazed at the number of family and friends who turned out. My heartfelt thanks to Joe "Skip" McGiness for putting this event together. I would also like to thank all the Elks who worked so hard…
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Thankful that he and others ran for their lives Sept. 11
Thankful that he and others ran for their lives Sept. 11 In response to Anthony Rappa’s letter titled "Deepest Appreciation for Those Who Answered the Call," I can only ask him where he was that day, because I can’t believe that he was there. I was there, on the 105th floor of World Trade Center…
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Lincroft residents should be proud of 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…
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Please, do not mistake Sikhs for bin Laden followers
Editor’s note: This letter is being reprinted in its entirety because of an unfortunate error which appeared in it in last week’s Independent. Our sincere apologies to the writer for that mistake, which misconstrued the writer’s intent. We are Sikhs and are from India. We are not associated with Osama bin Laden, the Middle East,…
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We need to stop being a hyphenated country
So many words have been spoken and written about the events of Sept. 11. We have been horrified, saddened and angered over the tragic loss of innocent lives. But we have also been galvanized in our patriotic spirit and concern for our fellow citizens. For some, it was the first flag they bought or displayed,…
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Vietnam is not over now; it’s only beginning again
Vietnam is not over now; it’s only beginning again I am a Vietnam veteran, and there is no doubt that I’m very upset about what has happened in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. I’ve tried for over 30 years to put behind me what happened to me and my fellow Marines. During a so-called "police…
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On behalf of The Community YMCA, I know all of you will join me in praying for the individuals and families affected by last week’s senseless acts. In the midst of crisis and tragedy, the YMCA stands for values and high morality in the face of terrorism a
On behalf of The Community YMCA, I know all of you will join me in praying for the individuals and families affected by last week’s senseless acts. In the midst of crisis and tragedy, the YMCA stands for values and high morality in the face of terrorism and violence. Our programs and services will continue,…
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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…
