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Letter to the Editor: Cancer Research Must Continue Even Amid Pandemic (11/30/20)Dear Editor, As the country continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important lawmakers and the public remember that research into other diseases must also continue. That’s why I recently took part in a virtual event where I met with Devin Kelsey, staff member for Congressman Cleaver, Nick Seelinger, staff member for Senator Blunt, and Daniel Kishi, staff member for Senator Hawley, as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)...
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Letter to the Editor: Evil in high places (10/26/20)Our wrestling is “not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places” (Ephesians 6:11-12). I start this way because the time is short and only God can turn it around, or mitigate his judgment for a little while longer so that we can bring more souls to him. The evil in high places, of course, is initiated by Satan, and it does put many souls at risk of hell for eternity...
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Letter to the Editor: Response to Sept. 4 letter (10/26/20)The writer of Sept. 4, 2020 editorial states: “God hates the killing of innocent life in all stages.” He is only partially right. The words of the Psalmist “You knit me together in my mothers womb” points out that God was active in the womb forming King David and by implication, all babies. However, we cannot overlook some of God’s other actions!...
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Letter to the Editor: Happy with Fitzgibbon care (10/7/20)I’m sure you as patrons cannot know what wonderful servers we have in our local hospital until you have been forced to experience it as I have. After my fall at my home, breaking my hip, I have profited from their care at Fitzgibbon. From the ambulance ride to my last day at the hospital, the capital word CARE has influenced every move they have made...
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Letter to the Editor: Response to recent letter (9/15/20)Dear Editor, The letter about BLM, etc., is very discouraging! If a person cannot feel empathy now for the economic and legal injustice the black race faces now, would they have felt empathy for slaves in the past? One does not have to be a socialist or communist to know that it was capitalism that enslaved blacks for 300 years and it was capitalism that killed off an Indian population from estimated 4(some estimate 15 million) down to 275,000...
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Letter to the Editor: Agenda (9/4/20)Because we were formed as a Christian nation and put God first, it was known to man that all lives matter from conception to natural death, and God’s ways are superior to all other ways of man. God hates the killing of innocent life at all stages and a person cannot dress it up with their opinion, saying things like choice or mercy. ...
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Letter to the Editor: Municipal band brings joy (8/17/20)Dear Editor, As I sat on a bench listening to the last beautiful concert of the Marshall Municipal Band, I thought of how fortunate I was to have grown up in this area. I couldn't have been more proud of my hometown seeing the crowd that had gathered to listen to the music and the man directing the band, Kevin Lines. ...
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Letter to the Editor: Stopping the spread of COVID-19 (5/21/20)Our federal government officials’ responsibility is to run the business of the country while protecting the United States and its people and treating all citizens fair and equal. Our officials, our people, and foreigners must respect our Constitution, our laws and our rights. ...
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Letter to the Editor: Vote no on HB 1639 (4/16/20)There is a bill making its way through the state legislature that would change the way we register to vote and how we conduct our primaries. HB 1639 was introduced by Rep. Jered Taylor and would force voters to register with a party 23 weeks before the primaries and would close our primaries to any voter who did not want to pick a party. This would be a step in the wrong direction and would limit participation!...
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Letter to the Editor: Outdoor burning (4/6/20)Dear Editor, Although not uniform across the country, many states and cities have bans on cigarette smoking in work places, restaurants, and other public places. Cigarette smoking is not only harmful to those who smoke but also to those around them exposed to the secondhand smoke...
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Letter to the Editor: Phone calls (3/23/20)Dear Editor, Here is a challenge to the people of Marshall and surrounding areas: We keep saying “what can I do to help?” Because of my age and health, I cannot get out. But I can help by calling on the phone three to four persons per day — not email, texts or Facebook, but calling and talking to them...
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All letters to the editor must be signed by the author, provide contact information and the person's occupation. To encourage diversity, we will publish only one letter from a writer per month on a particular subject. However, we will allow one rebuttal if the author is challenged by another writer. Letters must be 350 words or less.
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For example, if John Smith writes a letter about the benefits of running a gas pipeline through Saline county, you may view his opinion differently if he was a farmer or if he worked for the petroleum company.
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When submitting letters to the editor, we ask for your occupation as a way to give readers more perspective about your connection with the issue.
For example, if John Smith writes a letter about the benefits of running a gas pipeline through Saline county, you may view his opinion differently if he was a farmer or if he worked for the petroleum company.
Writers who don't have a current occupation sometimes use terms like "former football coach" or "retired railroad engineer" or "student." If you object or are sensitive to sharing your occupation, then you can use the term "undisclosed."
The Marshall Democrat-News welcomes your letters to the editor.
All letters must be signed and list a daytime contact number for the writer. For any questions, please call 660-886-2233 and ask for Sarah Reed, editor.
Once we receive your letter, we reserve the right to edit it for clarity and content.
Letters may be dropped off at the office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or mailed to: Editor, The Marshall Democrat-News, P.O. Box 100, Marshall, MO 65340.
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