Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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I am writing to you with regard to racial profiling.
I am writing to you with regard to racial profiling. This issue is extremely important in light of the recent attacks on the United States and the concurrent need for stronger levels of security. New Jersey has been embroiled in controversy concerning racial profiling practices by state troopers. Those accusations against the New Jersey State…
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One of the busiest and most utilized facilities in Monroe Township is the state-of-the-art public library.
One of the busiest and most utilized facilities in Monroe Township is the state-of-the-art public library. The Township Council was able to plan and implement this new facility with little impact on our municipal property taxes. The council’s dedication to this important service has continued and is evident in the excellent staff, materials and services…
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Coda Greg Bean
Coda Greg Bean At the end of last year, my youngest son learned a hard lesson about the unfortunate realities of the tenure system in our schools when two of his favorite educators were let go after three years. Under the current tenure system, that’s as long as nontenured educators can remain employed. They’re used…
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Newspapers commit resources to national, local relief efforts
Newspapers commit resources to national, local relief efforts Like all Americans, the employees of Greater Media Newspapers were shocked, saddened and angered by the tragic events of Sept. 11. And like most of our countrymen, we’ve spent many hours in the last week discussing what we, and our publications, can do to help. This week,…
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Guest Column Simran K. Goomer Teen asks for tolerance in community
Guest Column Simran K. Goomer Teen asks for tolerance in community I am a 17-year-old living in East Brunswick. As a result of the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11 and the great loss that America is feeling, more innocent victims, Sikhs, are being verbally and physically assaulted. Sikhism, a religion started in the…
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Condemn prejudice; do not hand the terrorists a victory
Condemn prejudice; do not hand the terrorists a victory The horrific events of Sept. 11 have shaken our country. The loss of life and the attendant destruction of property will test our national resolve. As Americans, we have no doubt that our country will rebound and that our institutions will not only survive but will…
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Urges residents to build a strong ‘chain of survival’
Do you know that a strong "chain of survival" can mean the difference between life and death for you, a loved one, friend or co-worker? As a Middlesex County resident, county clerk and a survivor of three heart surgery procedures, I ask you to join me on Sunday, Sept. 23 to "Step Out, Save Lives…
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Americans should proudly display the flag every day
Last night, as we went to church for a Mass for the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and their families, the number of American flags on homes along the way was both stirring and gratifying. It spoke for the feelings of the people of Sayreville, united in compassion and…
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Residents and firemen gave generously and unselfishly
Today, I saw the face of God. The Magic Years Nursery School parent community in Old Bridge, with coordination from the Gordons Corner and Manalapan Township fire departments, came together to offer assistance to those families that have been displaced by the tragedy that befell our neighbors in New York City. Magic Years gathered together…
