Tag: Letters to the Editor
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Voters have a chance to turn New Jersey red
The quote, “If Ciattarelli has anything on his side, it is history,” refers to the fact that Republicans have unseated Democratic governors in their first term in every election since 1981, and gone on to a second term. However, the usual rhetoric will not cut it this time. Jack Ciattarelli is facing an invigorated electorate…
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Ten Commandments do not belong in school
North Dakota just passed a bill permitting the display of the Ten Commandments in its public schools, stating, “there is no reason why they shouldn’t be displayed.” There is a reason! “First and foremost,” the Ten Commandments are a sacred Judeo- Christian religious text, which makes their display inappropriate (and unconstitutional) in public buildings, including…
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Gov. Murphy needs to be recalled
Every one of my friends have come to the same conclusion about Gov. Murphy: He needs to be recalled and, at the same time, held accountable for his actions. Some reasons: • He knowingly mixed senior COVID recovering patients released from hospitals back into nursing homes, resulting in 7,900 seniors dying (nj.com, March 11, 2021).…
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County budget is a sound financial plan
On May 27, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2021 county budget in the amount of $452,650,000, which is $150,000 lower than the 2020 budget. In addition, there will be no change to the county tax levy for 2021 as compared to the 2020 tax levy. The annual county budget provides…
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Writer questions ‘benefits’ of Creationism
Some may be unaware, but there is a renewed effort to have “Creationism” taught in our public schools: “Just think of the benefits in furthering our children’s education if this could be achieved,” Creationists contend. I have thought about it. With Darwin and evolution marginalized, the boys in anatomy class can now be enlightened that…
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Resident: Gov. Murphy has impressive accomplishments
While having lunch with a friend, she asked what Gov. Phil Murphy has done for us. This letter is to answer that question. Below are examples of Gov. Murphy’s accomplishments: • Gov. Murphy built strong partnerships for coordinated COVID testing and vaccinations; • The Murphy administration directed hundreds of millions of dollars providing relief to…
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State leaders need to learn right from wrong
As a concerned New Jersey resident with children, I wanted to understand this new bill that legalized marijuana. I was taken back that it bars the notification of parents when their children are caught using or possessing marijuana for the first time. I thought it must be a misprint; after all, this bill is to…
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Time for change in local congressional district
The American Rescue Plan, a $ 1.9 trillion federal stimulus package, will provide benefits to our country and to us locally in Monmouth County. It is a big, bold, multicomponent set of bills that shows thinking outside the box whereby parts work in an integrative way to provide the needed economic boost to our citizens.…
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Resident questions Smith’s vote on rescue plan
I can’t imagine that Congressman Chris Smith actually believed he represents constituents in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District when he voted against the American Rescue Plan. This is the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill that will be helping so many thousands of people in this Congressional District get back on our feet. It will help…
