Opinion
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•February 10, 2016
Shelter Success Story
Five seconds after I entered the door of the Manahawkin animal shelter, I knew I was “hooked.”A large metal cage in one corner of the reception area held six playful, 10-week old kittens, all from…
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•February 3, 2016
No Dogs Allowed
I saw you. You think you’ve gotten away with it, your dirty little secret. For the record, it wasn’t the first time I watched you allow your yapping dog do his you-know-what on our new front lawn.…
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February 3, 2016
Great Idea
In reference to the letter sent to the borough of Surf City by Robert Walker (“Seeds of a Proposal,” 1/20), what a great idea! I am also a full-time, senior resident of Surf City and love to “dig in…
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•February 3, 2016
The Winter Paradox
In winter the ocean beaches of Long Beach Islandare a living paradox – a continuous contradiction, if you will. It can be a mile of just your own footprints, representing a single strand, or suddenly…
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February 3, 2016
Above and Beyond
I would like to personally thank the Surf City Police Department and the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS for their endless help.
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February 3, 2016
Awfully Coincidental
As a 10-year resident of Barnegat Township, I wanted to respond to your article “Barnegat Mayor: Police Department Needs a New Home” (1/27).
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February 3, 2016
Misdirected Efforts
In the Jan. 20 issue, Bob Stern made a strong argument for the eight-year performance of President Obama (“Undeniable Progress”). The article provided a whole host of statistics in a format that…
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January 27, 2016
Revitalize Republicans
The economy – it’s not the oil company’s fault, not the markets’ fault, Wall Street’s, churches’, politicians’ or business’ fault. It is our fault.
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January 27, 2016
Helpful Force
I want to thanktwo Ship Bottom policemen for their kindness in helping me, a “mature” lady, who was clearing her driveway on Sunday afternoon.
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•January 27, 2016
The Party Could Be Over
This is not a prediction of what is going to happen. It is not even a prediction of what is likely to happen. But it is a story of what might happen.
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•January 27, 2016
Storm Damage Another Sign of Disastrous Policies
In the wake of severe flooding along the Jersey Shore from Winter Storm Jonas, not only does Gov. Christie refuse to admit there was much damage, but it is clear that his policies have failed to…
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January 27, 2016
Works in Progress
This is in response to Mr. Fuller’s and Mr. Fox’s in letters in Feedback (1/13).
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January 27, 2016
Commendable Crew
At the first snow warnings we could see the Stafford Township sanitation crews begin treating the roads in preparation for the impending snowstorm. The streets were then plowed frequently after the…
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January 20, 2016
Liberal Leanings
Donald Trump is the ultimate culmination of the ego and the id. Modern society has conditioned people to restrain their inner thoughts and fears, with political correctness policing what they should…
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January 20, 2016
Seeds of a Proposal
I would like to propose a community farming project in Surf City.
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•January 20, 2016
Not All Conspiracy Theories Are Created Equal, Part II
For my first commentary of what is shaping up to be a very strange year, I thought I shouldseize the opportunity afforded by a recent news item to revisit my favorite conspiracy theory – that is, the…
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•January 20, 2016
Resolve to Use Less Energy in 2016
Why would you use less energy? To save money? To simplify your life? To reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
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January 20, 2016
End Humiliation
Nearly 50 years after the U.S.S. Pueblo was blatantly attacked and seized by North Korea, this storied U.S. Navy vessel remains in the hands of one of the most oppressive regimes on the planet.
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January 20, 2016
Helpful and Professional
I don’t know the details of Alice Burnett’s building project that prompted her “Difficult Process” letter of Jan. 13, so I can’t weigh in on her exact experience. However, I can with regards to mine…
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January 20, 2016
Hunting Concerns
On Friday morning, Jan. 15, I walked out to the end of Barnegat Light south jetty. Normally this is where I go to see the beautiful diving ducks (harlequins, surf scoters, eider, long-tails, loons…
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January 20, 2016
Undeniable Progress
This letter is on behalf of the Democratic Club of Long Beach Island, in response to the letters titled “Obama Successes Are Open to Debate” (1/13).
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January 20, 2016
Getting the Run-Around
In response to Alice Burnett’s letter (“Difficult Process,” 1/13), if you change the name of the Surf City Building Department to the Stafford Township Building Department, I could have written the…
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•January 13, 2016
Disputing Healthcare and Economy Success Stories
I read the letter in your Dec. 23 edition from Paul Muller asking the public to “stop demonizing President Obama” and criticizing writer Steve Gold’s comments concerning a cartoon published in your…
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•January 13, 2016
Obama’s Accomplishments Debated
The comments of Paul M. Muller (“Stop Demonizing,” 12/23),intimatingthat critical and/or polarizing speech by individuals with opposing political viewsstifles “conversation, compromise and consensus…
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January 13, 2016
Leader With Guts
In 1951 we had a leader in Gen. MacArthur in winning the Korean War, but because of British interests in Hong Kong, MacArthur was fired and we were left with the crazies in North Korea threatening…
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•January 13, 2016
Why This Christmas Was Different From All Other Christmases
Why was this Christmas different from all other Christmases? Well, between sending Christmas cards, shopping to the sounds of “Jingle Bells” and “White Christmas,” attending banquets and parties and…
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January 13, 2016
New Reality
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January 13, 2016
Still Concerned
I still have concerns regarding Marilyn Wasilewski’s statement that the majority of Barnegat Light taxpayers are in favor of consolidation and selling the LBI Grade School. In fact, in view of the…
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January 13, 2016
Reopening Anticipated
I was so glad to see your article in The SandPaper about the bridge work (“Second Lane Will Reopen in April 2016,” 12/16).
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January 13, 2016
Foundation Thanks
The LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences would like to thank several individuals and organizations.
