Economic laws in force
Re: “Understand government’s role,” by Jim Denton, Friday Letters. Denton wants a government not run like a business but “for people.” Unfortunately, the laws of economics apply to government as well...
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Gov. Rick Perry hosted a big prayer rally this past weekend. I think that’s wonderful because, when he asked all those people to pray for those “who have lost jobs, lost their homes, people who have...
View ArticleA waste of tax money
The Irving ISD board has had ample time to be advised by its attorney to decide if it will be able take on a challenge in court for single-member districts. The board members are deciding how my tax...
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A call for statesmen It’s time for Americans to adjust their public discourse. Standard & Poor’s recent action should be a wakeup call to all citizens that this country has real challenges ahead....
View ArticleIn-N-Out coming to Irving
Re: “Irving also ignored,” by Dave Tanner, Saturday Letters. I have good news for Tanner: There is an In-N-Out going up near the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Royal Lane. I agree that a...
View ArticleContrast is correct
Re: “Obama, Perry offer contrast — Both appear in Iowa with separate takes on economy, employment and taxes,” Tuesday news story. In other news, researchers claim that water is wet. Gerald Brahinsky,...
View ArticleFox facts
How can people continue to take Fox News seriously? This week they are harping on the fact that President Barack Obama is taking too much vacation and that he is traveling in a bus manufactured in...
View ArticleBuild up city, state
We have taken The Dallas Morning News for 47 years, and we are appalled how destructive its journalism has become. We understand a newspaper has to report both good and bad news, but to destroy the...
View ArticleInside track to God
Praise the Lord! And, thanks be to God that there are two people who have the inside track to Jesus, and at least one of them is still living. How embarrassing, and I know Jesus agrees with me here,...
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Isn’t school for all?
Re: “And the band couldn’t play on — C-FB ISD board cuts musicians’ football trips outside the district,” Friday news story. Newman Smith High School has decided not to send its band to football games...
View ArticleProsperity with lower taxes
When Ronald Reagan took office in 1981, the top tax rate was 70 percent, and the U.S. economy was stagnant. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had been stuck at 1,000 for 15 years. He reduced the top...
View ArticleLimit these terms instead
Re: “Perry is building his case for high court term limits — Critics say his desire to curb activism would go too far in altering balance of power,” Tuesday news story. If Gov. Rick Perry really wants...
View ArticleTea party’s negative impact
Re: “It’s 28 years late, but time to throw Social Security rascals out,” by Scott Burns, Sunday Business. I would prefer that Burns stick to his “bread and butter” topics of answering financial...
View ArticleDeveloper has record of success
Re: “Council criticizes Heritage District developer — Dropping him from project is discussed; city to pay loan interest,” Wednesday news story. I grew up in Lubbock and lived there several years...
View ArticleIrving can’t avoid fairness
Re: “Maps confirm Hispanic voting district — But minority groups are angry about option that includes two at-large seats,” Thursday news story. Does the Irving school board really think that the...
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What do you think about gun-free zones?
Re: “An armed student body is a safer one,” by Bill Metzger, Wednesday Viewpoints. Metzger states in his column that “gun violence happens only in gun-free zones.” I received part of my education in...
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Hypocrisy in jury pool
DMN file photo of people waiting for jury duty. I thought Texans were supposed to be so patriotic. Then I went to fulfill my … [visit site to read more] The post Hypocrisy in jury pool appeared first...
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Irving: Only one court system
Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne Re: “Van Duyne lauded,” by Reps. Matt Rinaldi, Rodney Anderson and Kenneth Sheets, Tuesday Letters. In Texas, people … [visit site to read more] The post Irving: Only one...
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Irving: More on Shariah law
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Goodbye, Ebby Halliday Acers
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Irving: How do you feel about Ahmed Mohamed?
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View ArticleLimerick: Irving School - Better Safe than PC
In Irving the teachers will pay, For thinking a bomb was in play, But with caution they erred, They all were prepared, Had he been Mohammed … [visit site to read more] The post Limerick: Irving School...
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Irving's Ahmed Mohamed: Was it overreaction?
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Keep up improvements in Irving
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Hatred boils over in city, says Dallas resident
The Islamic Center of Irving. (Michael Ainsworth/The Dallas Morning News) visit site to read more] The post Hatred boils over in city, says Dallas resident appeared first on Letters to the Editor.
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Where is understanding in the Bible Belt?
iStock.com Re: “Hatred boils over in city,” by Margaret Dunham, Thursday Letters. Haven’t we heard enough about Ahmed, MacArthur High School, … [visit site to read more] The post Where is understanding...
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Consider all sides regarding Ahmed, says Plano resident
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Ahmed not on track to be a kid, says Garland resident
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Peanuts by Charles Schulze is best ever
The Peanuts gang. United Features Syndicate, Inc. I would like Peanuts back on the first page of the … [visit site to read more] The post Peanuts by Charles Schulze is best ever appeared first on...
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Citizenship should be earned
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Readers share science basics regarding Exxon story on climate change
Exxon Mobil headquarters in Irving. (AP Photo/LM Otero) visit site to read more] The post Readers share science basics regarding Exxon story on climate change appeared first on Letters to the Editor.
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Irving teen and family to move to Qatar
Ahmed Mohamed in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) visit site to read more] The post Irving teen and family to move to Qatar appeared first on Letters to the Editor.
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Limerick: Back the Blue.......Bell
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Taking cover in Irving
Ahmed Mohamed looked at his clock in his home in Irving. … [visit site to read more] The post Taking cover in Irving appeared first on Letters to the Editor.
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Did Exxon Mobil put greed before earth?
The entrance to Exxon Mobil headquarters in Irving. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Re: “Exxon Mobil’s … [visit site to read more] The post Did Exxon Mobil put greed before earth? appeared first on Letters to the...
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Put the kids first
Patricia Allen. (Photo by David Woo/Dallas Morning News) visit site to read more] The post Put the kids first appeared first on Letters to the Editor.
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What do you think about the Irving protesters?
Protesters outside the Islamic Center of Irving. (Photo by Avi Selk/Dallas Morning … [visit site to read more] The post What do you think about the Irving protesters? appeared first on Letters to the...
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Lessons of history
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In support of Irving ISD and Police
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Injustices, suspicions and rebukes
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Tolerance is a moral duty
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‘The Irving I love,’ writes former resident
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How should we handle fears of terrorism?
President Barack Obama addresses the nation about terrorism. (Photo by … [visit site to read more] The post How should we handle fears of terrorism? appeared first on Letters to the Editor.
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Report potential dangers
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Exploring Irving case is proper
Ahmed Mohamed (Photo by LM Otero/AP) Re: “Conflicting messages on terrorism,” by Tom Wagner and “Teaching us not to report … [visit site to read more] The post Exploring Irving case is proper appeared...
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Imams do denounce terrorism
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Do you think North Texas quakes are tied to human activity?
Recent earthquakes have originated close to … [visit site to read more] The post Do you think North Texas quakes are tied to human activity? appeared first on Letters to the Editor.
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Irving mayor motivates Muslims
Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne at BAPS Charities Walk. Re: “One vote — a Muslim’s — made all the difference in … [visit site to read more] The post Irving mayor motivates Muslims appeared first on Letters...
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Time capsule highlights success
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Shaken by fracking fans ...
Re: “Fracking benefits us all” by Robert Bryce and Porter Bennett, Thursday Viewpoints. This column lauds the industry as producing cost-effective natural gas from shale. It negates claims of...
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