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Obama’s opinion threatens our nation
May 16, 2012 It has been interesting to see and hear the reaction by the liberal media to President Barack Obama “coming out of the closet” when he announced his support for gay marriage —the first American... more »»
Still seeking reform
May 16, 2012 Years ago when our forefathers formed the government, they predicted that sometime in the future, it would have to be reforme. more »»
Phone, driving don’t mix
May 16, 2012 There needs to be no more talking on the phone while driving — at all. Not only should we have a law that you can’t text and drive, we should have a law you can’t be on your phone at all. more »»
Adopt school uniforms
May 15, 2012 Altoona should require students to wear uniforms. It is already hard to wear the appropriate clothing to school, and sometimes you still even have to wonder if you’ll get in trouble or not. more »»
Target caustic elements
May 15, 2012 I read with interest an Associated Press article on the downward trend of cancer rates. Some credit (a fairly small amount) was given to anti-smoking efforts. more »»
Separation essential
May 14, 2012 The letter to the editor (“Belief in the facts,” April 19) by Alex MacPherson cries out for a respons. more »»
Production wonderful
May 14, 2012 Bravo to the Great Commission School of Altoona. I attended the show, “Beauty and The Beast.” What talent that small school has been blessed with. more »»
Suicide warning signs require attention
May 11, 2012 May is mental health month, and this reminds us to reflect on our own personal mental well being along with those in our familie. more »»
Distressed status no reason to celebrate
May 10, 2012 Should we be celebrating Act 47 distressed status? I don’t think so! What a sad day for this once proud city. But this issue has been building for many years and across numerous administrations. more »»
Horner’s PTSD diagnosis shouldn’t be debated
May 9, 2012 The day Nicholas Horner was sentenced to life in prison, WTAJ showed a short clip of comments made by the prosecutors. more »»
Drilling plan a concern
May 8, 2012 There is a threat looming in Logan Township. Chevron Appalachia LLC has moved into a location just above the watershed serving Altoona with plans to set up a Marcellus Shale drilling rig. more »»
Fee for raises opposed
May 8, 2012 The letter to the editor from the woman on cremation fees (Sharon Hollingsworth, “Cremation fees wrong,” March 12) hit the nail on the head when she said it would be used for pay raises. more »»
Make the right choice
May 7, 2012 Recently a letter expressed disapproval with how the media covers addictions and DUI reports. more »»
Pick words carefully
May 7, 2012 Again I am hearing just how bad we liberals are. I think it is called being pro-choice. more »»
Emphasize education
May 7, 2012 Except for the top 10 percent, most high school and college graduates are not able to read, write or calculate well since 1970. more »»
Securing ID simple
May 5, 2012 I just read the letters to the editor by Robert Baillie and Jean Morrow bemoaning that Pennsylvanians now have to show identification to vote. more »»
Voter turnout a turnoff
May 5, 2012 I am really disappointed in the voter turnout for this year’s primary election. I think it was reported that something akin to 19 percent of registered voters actually made their way to the polls. more »»
End war on drugs
May 4, 2012 I am writing in regard to articles published in the April 4 Mirror. I often withhold my personal opinions concerning the unjust propaganda concerning the criminalization of certain substances. more »»
Obama defended
May 3, 2012 I take issue with a March 12 letter by Lemoine Westover. The president was elected by the voters, so he couldn’t be a dictator. As far as being a liar, he is not. more »»
Back church teachings
May 3, 2012 As to the ad in the April 23 Mirror put in by a conglomeration of so-called Catholics — it calls for an immediate defense of the church’s bishops whom this ad derides. more »»
Letters refuted
May 2, 2012 Having been a Mirror subscriber for 43 years, I have read many letters — some good, some bad, some factual, some fictional. I would like to begin by stating some facts. more »» 
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