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Letters to the Editor Archive

November 14, 2009

Let’s hope Coble listens to reason on health care

On Nov. 7, we were fortunate enough to experience the first passing of the Affordable Health Care for America Act. As a country, we are behind so many others that have had universal health care for years. Nevertheless, the House of Representatives made hi... Read More

Next, cut drug prices

I would hope that the next test for the Senate would be to put together a health bill that lowers increases in drug prices and premiums. I have received my 2010 statement with a big increase cost for both items!How will I pay for them? I have a fixed inco... Read More

Council should nix plans for swim center

Counterpoint:By Wesley Vaughn Read More

November 13, 2009

Coming together to honor a comrade

Counterpoint:By David Taylor On Wednesday, Nov. 4, I received notification that no fire chief wants to receive.Chad Eric Greene, a 13-year veteran of the High Point Fire Department and 18-year veteran of the Union Cross Volunteer Fire Department, passed a... Read More

Book recalls memories of Greensboro’s past

I attended a book reading at Studio B on Friday, Nov. 6, by one of your writers, Lorraine Ahearn.As she read from her book, “The Man Who Became Santa Claus and other Winter Tales” (a book drawn from many of her columns at the News & Record... Read More

End wasteful spending

Why would anyone want to waste valuable health care dollars on unnecessary administrative costs, unnecessary advertising costs, unnecessary lobbying costs and unnecessary profits for health care insurance companies?Gail SafritGreensboro Read More

Coble deserves praise for opposing reform

Rep. Howard Coble should be congratulated for having the courage to vote against the more than trillion-dollar House-passed health care reform bill. Read More

Backing health reform merits pat on the back

I want to thank Rep. Brad Miller for having the courage to stand up for the American people in the face of concerted efforts by the insurance industry and the Republican conservative wall. He demonstrated that he has the best interests of the American peo... Read More

Obama agenda rewards greedy banks, lenders

In Thomas Friedman’s recent column, “Obama’s unifying theme should be nation-building at home” (Nov. 3), he states, “But to deliver this (Obama’s) agenda requires a spirit of shared sacrifice.” Read More

Veteran offers thanks for Honor Flight trip

On Oct. 3, I was one of 101 World War II veterans privileged to participate in the Triad’s first Honor Flight. Read More

November 12, 2009

Physically split Oak Ridge united in spirit

The following is a Counterpoint:By Ashley Royal Read More

RR crossing repairs make it even worse

I don’t know who is responsible for maintaining railroad crossings but somebody needs help. The crossing is on Hilltop Road has been worked on numerous times including yesterday (Nov. 14) and every time after the alleged repair it is worse than befo... Read More

Comments about Mao taken out of context

I love it when Republicans step in it. I’m referring to the letters about President Obama’s staff and their endorsement of Mao. Untrue. If you want to know exactly what Anita Dunn and Ron Bloom had to say, go to YouTube and hear it in their ow... Read More

Blue Cross was right in opposing reforms

Regarding the News & Record article (Nov. 6) about state Rep. Pricey Harrison’s concerns about Blue Cross Blue Shield robocalls against health care reform:My phone rang off the hook with calls last week from AARP promoting Obama Care: Blue... Read More

Thanks for supporting House health reform bill

I am an American who believes it is a moral imperative to provide basic, stable and routine health care for the nation’s citizens. Many clearly do not agree.We can continue the long, fruitless argument that can continue to serve as a colossal divers... Read More