Gun story was even-handed
I'd like to thank Elizabeth Coe for a very refreshing, even-handed and fair article ['Gun owners show off their rights'] May 21 in the Times-Mirror. It was good to see a story on a subject like this.The article didn't have the usual slant with the journalist injecting a lot of ... | 0 comments
'Call to service should always be remembered'
The statue of the Confederate soldier on the courthouse grounds serves as a reminder of the sacrifices of men and their families in Loudoun County. They responded to the call to defend Virginia at a time when loyalty to particular states was equal to or greater than the concept of ... | 0 comments
How to save $1 billion without even trying
As the economy flirts with a recession caused by a housing fiasco that our leaders should have seen coming, Virginia's lawmakers avoid making the hard choices that their counterparts in the business world have no choice but to grapple with.After a prolonged struggle to patch up the current two-year budget, ... | 1 comment
Paying the piper
The United States has been enjoying a play now, pay later party. Now we must pay the piper ?in Leesburg, Richmond and Washington. Real estate taxes are Loudoun’s chief source of revenue, and three quarters of its budget funds schools. Compassion for taxpayers in a slowing economy has obscured two ... | 2 comments
Reader says there are 'hidden drawbacks' with power line
Make no mistake: There would be no underground high voltage line in Loudoun County if it were not for the foresight, perseverance and influence of Del. Joe May (R-western Loudoun, Clarke). In what May called his most difficult negotiations ever, he got Dominion Virginia Power, the State Corporation Commission and ... | 0 comments
Keep small schools open
I read with dismay the Times-Mirror's article of April 30 ["Parents fighting for small western schools"] on Dr. Hatrick's recommendation to close Middleburg and Aldie elementary schools. Sadly, over the course of the past 20 years, parents in rural Loudoun have had to mobilize to fend off repeated attempts by ... | 0 comments
It's legal to discriminate against grandma and grandpa
According to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it is now legal to discriminate against senior citizens in this country.This happened in late March when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a lower court decision in the case AARP vs. EEOC, which ruled the EEOC can implement a ... | 0 comments
'Remain dedicated to building a better future for Leesburg'
My wife, Rita, and I would like to express our gratitude to all of you who supported my campaign for Leesburg Town Council. Thank you for your time, unflagging encouragement, and assistance.I benefited richly from this campaign, renewed acquaintances, and made many new friends. I stood on hundreds of doorsteps ... | 0 comments
'Thank you for your participation and support'
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the voters who participated in our Town of Purcellville election on May 6.I am honored to have been re-elected by the residents of our great town to serve once again as your mayor. I can assure you of my hard ... | 0 comments
'No substitution for face-to-face conversations'
As one of the citizens that attended a Sterling and Potomac community outreach meeting, I am asking if you would remind residents to participate in one of the remaining meetings scheduled May 10 and May 14. I attended the May 3 meeting with approximately 70 other residents. There is no ... | 0 comments
Kudos to teens who stayed away from drugs, booze
This past Saturday, many teens from Loudoun Valley High School attended Prom. It was fun to see them dressed with class and style in elegant gowns and tuxes. I know I wasn’t the only parent who proudly captured the moment on film before giving a hug and kiss goodbye to ... | 0 comments
'Building an efficient transportation system is Commonwealth's responsibility'
Northern Virginia legislators and those of the Hampton Roads area, the representatives of two high-growth areas in the commonwealth, are going to meet in Richmond to try to solve our transportation problems. I would like to give them my bottom-line viewpoint: no local taxes and no local debt.Building an efficient ... | 0 comments
'We need to learn from the good and the bad in our past'
Mrs. Randall, I am sorry that you need to interject race into this request for funding by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to rededicate the Silent Sentinel ["Please don't celebrate confederacy on my dime," Times-Mirror, April 30]. Why does everything have to be about race these days? By making ... | 1 comment
Tell Kaine Northern Virginia doesn't want new coal
Why is Gov. Tim Kaine (D) supporting the construction of a new coal-fired power plant in Wise County? This new plant will be expensive for all of us. It will be devastating to our environment, destroying more of our mountains and polluting our air and water.At his recent town hall ... | 0 comments
'Thoroughbreds are accidents waiting to happen'
The tragic death of Eight Belles in last weekend’s Kentucky Derby is justifiably making headlines around the world. But closer to home and ignored by most, another horse collapsed and apparently died, according to an eyewitness, after running a race at a Kentucky Derby “party” held by a local charity ... | 0 comments