Opinion
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October 23, 2024
Bigger Picture
In response to “Don’t Vote for Liar,” 10/16), I’m astounded by the opinion of Harris being a truth teller. She avoids most interviews with anyone who may not be a supporter.
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October 23, 2024
Qualified to Lead
I want to thank the Beach Haven Taxpayers Association for hosting the Meet the Candidates session on Oct. 16. When I began my campaign for a seat on the borough council in July I distributed a…
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October 23, 2024
Climate Risks Rising
Notes from the storm zone(s): I know it’s inconvenient and now kinda scary, but climate change is real. Here in our modest condo in Fort Myers, there have been five major hurricanes in seven years…
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•October 17, 2024
Five Years Later: Antics of My Fat, Feral Cat
Five years ago I wrote about my cat for The SandPaper. I’m not sure I actually called her “my cat” then as she showed up in my yard and I fed her from time to time.
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October 17, 2024
Don’t Vote for Liar
Since we were old enough to know the difference between right and wrong, we have been admonished not to lie. Tell the truth on every occasion.
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October 16, 2024
President for All
This year’s election may be the most important election in the history of our country.
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October 16, 2024
Vote Against Windmills
The windmills get closer to being built as the year progresses. They will desecrate the greatest natural resource New Jersey has. The governor has forced this issue on the residents of LBI by…
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•October 16, 2024
Stafford Must Rein in Spending, Debt and Unfair Dredging Costs
Stafford Township’s current mayor ran on the Stafford Conservative Team in 2018 and 2021. Between 2019 and 2023, that governing body increased the township’s municipal debt by a staggering 35%, from…
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October 16, 2024
Specifically Sanderlings
Thank you, Mr. Miller, for the photo of the cormorant (“Entangled Birds,” 10/9). Sadly, this is all too common for this species. Just to be clear, Ms. Myers’ original letter, and my reply, was…
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October 10, 2024
Entangled Birds
In response to Mr. Donahower (“No Evidence,” 9/25) regarding birds entangled in fishing line: I have pictures that prove it happens. I found a cormorant dead due to entanglement. One fishing hook was…
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October 10, 2024
Representation Overdue
All the noise and commotion about skyrocketing electric bills and the installation of the so-called smart meters by Atlantic City Electric will be exactly that, just noise, unless we get…
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October 10, 2024
Helping Hurricane Helene Victims: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
Thank-you will never be enough. To quote a friend, “If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart.” The outpouring of support for our hurricane relief efforts far exceeded any of my…
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•October 9, 2024
Current Stafford Leadership Putting Politics Before People
Once again Stafford Township will have the opportunity to elect a mayor and council to govern our town. Over the past several years, I have made it a point to avoid getting involved or saying…
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October 9, 2024
Time for Change
In this election year, we are inundated with commentaries on the various issues promoted by the presidential candidates. This is right and proper, but it does not excuse citizens from active…
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October 9, 2024
Be Sure to Vote
We in New Jersey and those of us in Barnegat have multiple ways to cast our vote for the Nov. 5 election this year. Vote by mail is certainly the easiest way to cast your vote.
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October 3, 2024
Drilling Considerations
In response to recent letters, I would like to comment on the opinions related to Donald Trump’s positions on wind turbines and coastal oil drilling.
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October 3, 2024
Responsive Leaders
I would like to express a heartfelt thank-you to Harvey Cedars Mayor John Imperiale and the Harvey Cedars Commissioner of Parks, Public Property and Public Works Joe Gieger.
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October 2, 2024
Good Presentation
Congratulations to the editors of The SandPaper on their layout of last week’s Commentary column. Two letters, placed side by side, could not be more telling – a stroke of genius!
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•October 2, 2024
Ol’ Barney: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
The guest column by Alberto Engra in last week’s edition (“First Visit to Beach Haven – a Town That So Inspired Me”) was a delightful read full of enthusiasm and affection for our Island. Such…
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•October 2, 2024
Like LBI, Tri-Letter Words Are Simply FUN, FUN, FUN
It seems like four-letter words get all the attention, but their lesser competitor – three-letter words – needs to also be recognized. Three-letter words are all around us these days. We can’t escape…
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October 2, 2024
Beach Mats Needed
The following letter was addressed to Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini, referencing a photo of a beach mat in use in Barnegat Light this past summer. There are no beach mats in use in Long…
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October 2, 2024
Values Tested
What role should religion play in politics, since they do not mix well? Is our nation in both a political and spiritual war and we don’t want to face it, perhaps being weak-minded, refusing to take…
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September 26, 2024
Out of Touch
I agree, Surf City is a great place to live and even retire (“Surf City Named Best Place to Retire in Jersey,” 8/28), but it has nothing to do with the “governing body,” a governing body that allows…
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September 26, 2024
No Evidence
Please let your letter writer Claire Myers (“Prevent Entanglement,” 9/11) know that sanderlings, and many other shore birds in fact, routinely stand and hop on one leg. This is done to conserve body…
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•September 25, 2024
First Visit to Beach Haven – a Town That So Inspired Me
I am a young Spanish historian who spent part of this summer for the first time in Beach Haven with my partner, Victoria, and her family. From a different perspective, I would like to share some of…
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September 25, 2024
Worse Proposition
I absolutely agree with Mr. Hurwitz from Brant Beach (“Simple Choice,” 9/4). If Donald Trump is elected president most likely wind farms off the coast of Long Beach Island will be scrapped. However…
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September 25, 2024
Vote for Opportunity
All Americans in November will have the right to determine who will lead our country for the next four years. Both candidates have, as we all do, faults and shortcomings that will be considered. This…
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September 25, 2024
Vote for Decency
There really is no bottom to the far right’s xenophobia, but does a U.S. presidential candidate have to give a fake story air? Poor Donald was in disbelief that during the last debate, a lowly news…
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September 25, 2024
Calling All Vets
American Legion Post 511 of Manahawkin needs new members to continue programs to help veterans and their families in need and other programs that benefit our community.
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September 25, 2024
Best Candidate
I am opposed to the wind turbines as there are better alternatives. I am amazed that Andy Matthews’ aversion to Trump outweighs the negative effects of the turbines on the Island, on the wildlife and…
