Letters
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April 15, 2020
Failure to Protect
My family has lived and worked on Long Beach Island all year ’round our entire lives. This is our only home, and we struggle to exist here, but we have always found a way because this is where our…
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April 15, 2020
Trump Forges On
It’s just stunning – the endless, mean-spirited partisan attacks on President Trump.
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April 15, 2020
Class of 2020 Shoutout
I’d like to join countless others as we express our appreciation to so many humble servants during these challenging COVID-19 times. The backbone and strength of our community is rooted in good…
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April 15, 2020
Unsung Heroes
During these challenging times, I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the entire staff at Genesis Southern Ocean Center in Manahawkin.
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April 9, 2020
Worried About Summer
As to Ms. Konwiser’s column in the April 1 issue, titled “Summer Can’t Come Soon Enough!” – as full-time residents for 20 years, we, too, can’t wait for summer. Unfortunately, projections indicate…
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April 9, 2020
Irony Unmasked
Regarding the photo of Mr. Sorce wearing a gas mask and a Trump hat in the April 1 edition, I would like to assume that Mr. Sorce appreciates the irony the picture represents.
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April 8, 2020
Listen to Lincoln
I was surprised and disappointed that no one wrote in to commend Joe Faraldi, assistant pastor at Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, for sending in his letter (“Call to Prayer,”3/18). This letter is so true…
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April 8, 2020
Checkout Angel
In these times of great trial and hardship, an angel came to help me in a time of distress and I would like to share what happened. I am a senior citizen. I was at ShopRite in Manahawkin, ready to…
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April 8, 2020
Backbone of the Free
Regarding the letter “PC and the Virus” (3/25), I’ll be short and concise. The writer is using the “liberal American media” and I’d say defaming it for years, as is our president constantly using and…
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April 8, 2020
Chinese Plot
As person after person in media and TV state, “We will get through this and be better,” I question that. Yes, we will get through this – what other choice is there – but will we be better? I’m not so…
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April 8, 2020
Keeping Seniors Safe
My husband and I would sincerely like to thank Long Beach Township for the delivery of food from the Acme to our home. Special thanks go to Dr. and Mrs. Lattanzi and their daughter, Olivia, for the…
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April 8, 2020
Two Good Reasons
There are two things I wish everyone knew before forming an opinion about banning plastic bags.
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April 8, 2020
Derangement, Again
It appears that letter writer Bill Green has way too much time on his hands (“Where Is Leadership?” 4/1). Once again he’s going through what’s called Trump Derangemant Syndrome. He repeatedly writes…
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April 8, 2020
A Million Thanks
Well-deserved worldwide gratitude is going to medical staff, first responders and grocery store workers who are on the front lines of our survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. And there are people…
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April 8, 2020
Right Man for Job
After reading two letters in the April 1 edition, I found myself doing what I promised myself not to do: discuss politics during this pandemic because the finger pointing and Monday-morning…
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April 4, 2020
Officials Working Tirelessly
Little Egg Harbor Township Mayor Barbara Jo Crea and Police Chief Richard Buzby have posted the following open letter to the community…
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April 1, 2020
Own Worst Enemy
Last week the president got mixed up again. The subject that confused him this time was theology. During his COVID-19 press briefing last Tuesday he announced that by Easter he’d “open up the…
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April 1, 2020
Where Is Leadership?
Where is the leadership that our country needs at this crucial moment in our history? Where is the honest, empathetic and soothing voice that gives us confidence and assurance that things will be all…
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April 1, 2020
Heed the Warnings
In spite of all the warnings to stay home because of the virus, both LBI and the mainland continue to see an influx of cars from New York, Pennsylvania and North Jersey. Just because they may have a…
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April 1, 2020
Technocracy Threat
Americans have always been wary of socialism. This is a fluid situation within the Democrat Party. A not-so-new threat has arisen, technocracy. Technocracy is a system that infringes on liberty…
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April 1, 2020
Outpouring of Support
On Feb. 9, while taking our Boston terrier/beagle mix, Mimi, for a walk on the beach in Barnegat Light, she got away and ran down the beach at breakneck speed. My husband and I drove around all…
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April 1, 2020
Mayor: Vitally Important for Out-of-Towners on LBI to Self-Quarantine
The governors of New Jersey and New York have both recommended that you stay in your primary home during this pandemic, however we realize that many for you have chosen to quarantine in your second…
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March 26, 2020
Great Disinfectant
I am a South Jersey Democrat who is concerned about the openness of the Democratic Congressional nomination process. The arbitrary and undemocratic method in some counties of determining the…
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March 26, 2020
Give Us a Break
You love LBI. Your great-great grandfather started coming here every summer. You do not remember a time when you did not come to “the shore house on LBI.” You look forward to LBI every spring. Humans…
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March 25, 2020
Target the Aid
The top stories of the past week were corona cases exploding (because there are more tests), shortage of medical equipment (the Federal Office of Pandemic Response was laid off by Trump in 2018), and…
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March 25, 2020
PC and the Virus
One would think that “politically correct” is such an innocent term. How can anyone be against something so friendly, something supposed to encourage harmony and peace between all people? Think again.
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March 25, 2020
Debt of Gratitude
During these stressful and uncertain times, we as a community need to take a moment to thank those who are continuing to provide the rest of us with much-needed services. We should be considerate of…
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March 18, 2020
Divisive Resolution
At Stafford Township’s last council meeting a resolution was passed supporting the preservation of the Second Amendment. This, to me, was unnecessary and divisive. I attended the meeting to speak on…
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March 18, 2020
Cool It, Just a Little!
This is in regard to Jay Mann’s fishing column last week (“Go Out Surf Fishing to Stave Off Viruses and Remain Distant,” 3/11), part of which was shared to me by my dad in Ocean County.