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Stephanie Salter: Give me liberty — as soon as we agree on what it is
One of the things I forgot (or never knew) was the Statue of Liberty’s official name: “Liberty Enlightening the World.”
Her French sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholi, bestowed that title upon the monumental work, a gift from the French people that was dedicated in New York on Oct. 28, 1886.
FLASHPOINT: Television, like newspapers, feels pain of the recession
You didn’t hear this on the network news. Or your local newscast. And chances are you won’t. Unlike newspapers, they’re good at keeping bad news about themselves quiet.
Readers' Forum: July 5, 2009
• Programs make college more affordable for all
• Progress will require all sides working together
• Conference set on forgiveness
• Why does crime seem to pay?
• Sorting out vagaries of tax abatements
• Ah, the irony
TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: An unhealthy dispute
As any health care provider (or wise grandmother) can attest, prolonged stress is bad for the body, mind and spirit. A steady diet of fear and anxiety can make people sick. With that in mind, we urge the Union Hospital Health Group and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to sit down in earnest and figure out a way to resolve their contract differences.
Readers' Forum: July 5, 2009
• Sorting out vagaries of tax abatements
Readers' Forum: July 4, 2009
• Insurance group holds high ground
• A few thoughts on the after-life
• Duke Energy was quick to respond
Arthur Foulkes: Changed view of Constitution leads to growth in government
If you think about it, everything you do is because of some sense of uneasiness or desire to make some improvement in your world.
Readers' Forum for 7/3
Do not confuse science, religion
Responding to the ‘uninformed’
B-Sides: Sullivan-based band Precore lands contract with DBM Records
Times are tough. This isn’t your father’s rock ’n’ roll fantasy.
Readers' Forum for 7/2
Help the needy with energy bills
We need rational discourse, not hate
Hell awaits as reward for theft
Readers' Forum: July 1, 2009
• No benefits from ongoing drug war
• Another Tea Party set for Saturday
• Hard-working class made teacher proud
• Thanks for help with jamboree
Problems Licked: You can mail letters and buy stamps again in 12 Points
It is official: Neither rain, snow, sleet nor a surety bond will keep the United States contract postal unit in 12 Points from making its appointed rounds — or, rather, opening its doors.
Readers' Forum: June 30, 2009
• Don’t forget facts about Iraq war
• Can anyone explain gas $$ fluctuations?
Readers' Forum: June 29, 2009
• ‘Reasoned dialogue’ or ‘tortured logic’
• Vigo County jail a sour facility
STEPHANIE SALTER: Another weeping, repentant cheater? Go ahead, make my day
When news broke about South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and his affair with a woman from Buenos Aires, I was in a meeting near a television set. As the story unfolded during the governor’s fascinating press conference, I said, “Whenever another one of these guys gets caught, it really brightens my day.”
Readers' Forum for 6/28
Flashpoint: If better informed, liberals would know they are wrong
For many of the all-too-verbal liberal pundits, I must ask, “Why are you all so angry?”
Readers' Forum: June 27, 2009
• A chance to test your HIV status
• Tire Amnesty Day a major success
• Don’t give up on fight against drugs
Readers’ forum: June 26, 2009
• Beware of coal industry PR campaign
• Saved by the care of local business
• Terre Haute Parents help staff at Woodrow Wilson
Readers' Forum: June 25, 2009
• Strong effort on soccer tourney
STEPHANIE SALTER: Insurance glitch temporarily closes 12 Points post office
One day from his 84th birthday, Cecil Tilford has learned to be patient. The unofficial “Mayor of 12 Points,” he discovered long ago there is always a lag — often a very long one — between the things official people promise and the promises being kept.
Readers’ forum: June 24, 2009
• Nothing but praise for Much Ado
• Defending America from Sharia advances
• Donations will aid VA transportation
Reader's Forum: June 23, 2009
• What does health care really cost?
• No censorship, just reasoned dialogue
Readers' Forum: June 22, 2009
• Perhaps it’s time to end failed drug war
• Check townships on vehicle registrations
FLASHPOINT: General Assembly holds health-care professionals accountable
Have you been feeling over the past several years that the patient is being overlooked in the health care process? You may want to join a growing number of citizens in saying it’s time for that to change. During the 2009 session, the Indiana Legislature passed House Resolution 91.
TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: The will of the people prevails in election case
When the intrigue, tension and emotion of the 2007 Terre Haute mayoral race and its steamy aftermath was finally blown away, a simple concept rose to the surface and won the day. The scales of justice tipped toward the will of the people. Common sense prevailed.
Readers' Forum: June 21, 2009
• All railroad crossings should have lights for safety
• War — and other tragedies of history
• God is source of all life’s processes
• Civilized America destined to lose
• Dads important to child development
• A closer look at Madison’s work
• Cartoons should not be read by children
Readers' Forum: June 20, 2009
• Toles cartoon told it like it really is
• Obama has U.S. on a scary path
• Smokers have rights same as nonsmokers
Reader's Forum: June 19, 2009
• All creation theories are about principle
• More to know about Free Choice Act
• Who decided to invest in Chrysler?

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