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In editing Christine Rodger’s article "Thank You to Dan Rather," which appeared in last week’s paper, we inadvertently changed the sense of one of her statements. Ms. Rodgers had said that: "… unfortunately, this abhorrent crime of pedophilia crosses over all churches, synagogues and public institutions." More ... This is where I came in: The Planning and Zoning Commission in New Hartford was giving one of my clients, Bakersville Lumber & Construction Co., a hard time over their sand and gravel operations in Bakerville. One of the neighbors commented at a P&Z meeting that: "I don't use any sand and gravel." Well, the blunt truth is that each one of us accounts for several tons of it per year. It is something that we don't call up for and have the Sand Man dump in our driveway, and maybe we don't see it, but we sure do use it—every man, woman and child. More ... I must say to Mr. Joseph W. Harnett: It takes a big man—no, a big person—to make a public apology even though you really didn’t have to [Dusting Off My Keyboard, May 10]. Although we have not agreed on certain issues in the past, and will in all probability not be in complete agrement in the future, you have researched your subject matter completely. Thanks again. More ... Both Ralph Nader and I agree that the campaign finance statute recently signed by President Bush is bad law, but for different reasons. I believe the new law abridges freedom of speech. Mr. Nader [Severing the Link Between Big Money and Politics, May 10] believes it doesn't go far enough in abridging freedom of speech. Oh sure, Mr. Nader believes people should be allowed to hold and express opinions. The problem is when they want to broadcast their opinions in a way that might affect the outcome of an election. More ... I read with interest Wink Wilson's article printed in the April 19 issue of The Voice entitled "The King James Bible." I happen to be a pastor of one of those independent, fundamental, King James Bible-believing Baptist churches to which he referred. I took the author's advice and both watched More to the Point, and visited the website that he recommended. Having done that, and having read the strong slander against Bible scholars contained in the recommended website and hearing their vague generalization of the King James Only position, I felt it necessary to write a response articulating my position for all who are interested. More ... |
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