September 18, 2008 RSS feed / Letters

GOP should not mock role of community groups

Speakers at the Republican National Convention mocked the role of community organizers. Does the Republican Party understand the value of such groups? Community groups run food banks and volunteer time in health care clinics across the country. More...

Upper Freehold deserves commending for downzoning

Amajority of the Upper Freehold Township Committee deserves a big thank you for increasing building lot sizes from the current 3 and 5 acres to the new 6 and 10 acres. More...

U.S. should treat vets with deserved respect

My nephew, U.S. Army Sgt. Coleman Bean, died earlier this month. He was 25, and he took his own life. I've spent this week in New Jersey, where Coleman lived, helping his parents and brothers get through this terrible time. More...

Early prostate cancer screening could save a man's life

In September 2004, on the eve of surgery to remove my cancerous prostate, I wrote to this newspaper to urge men to become informed of their risks. More...

New Jersey should not lower its drinking age

Recently, the issue of lowering the drinking age has received significant media attention. More...