Opinion
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October 21, 2020
Dirty Politics Indeed
I’d like to address Don Lelion’s letter (“Dirty Politics,” 10/14) regarding the placement of Franco and Moran lawn signs around Little Egg Harbor.
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October 21, 2020
Qualified Team
I am writing this letter to endorse the Community Together Wins team for the Stafford school board. Having served as a member of the Stafford Township Council and knowing what qualities are required…
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October 21, 2020
Be Responsible
We’ve owned a home in Beach Haven for five years and multiple times throughout the year every year we find dog poop left on our lawn that some irresponsible and inconsiderate dog owners have…
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October 21, 2020
Road to Socialism
I have read many letters with people claiming to be a proud liberal or progressive while saying they are not socialists, and I take them at their word. Progressives are compassionate people who have…
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October 21, 2020
Beyond Alarming
Ten months of denial as a method of dealing with the most deadly pandemic in American history is beyond alarming. It was six months after the pandemic had ravaged the majority of U.S. cities that the…
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October 21, 2020
Most Integrity
We, the undersigned former members of the Stafford Township Board of Education, endorse the Community Together Wins team consisting of Chris Fritz, Debbie Lyons, Jerry Simonelli and Erin Sharkey for…
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October 21, 2020
Fresh Perspective
I reside in Surf City, where Kelly Linkewich is running unopposed for the Long Beach Island Consolidated school board. I am pleased to see that Kelly is already thinking ahead about working with…
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October 21, 2020
Actions Speak Louder
The year 2020 started on such a high note. Household income was up 6.8 percent, even higher for minorities. We had record high employment and low unemployment, high home ownership (highest ever for…
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October 21, 2020
Best for the Job
Georgene Hartmann is running to retain her seat on the Long Beach Island Board of Education. I am writing to give my full endorsement of her and to voice my strong opinion as to why she is the best…
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•October 21, 2020
There Is Still Reason to Hope Americans Can Join Together
America seems more divided than at anytime in my lifetime, save, possibly, the 1960s and early 1970s when the country was almost split asunder over civil rights, Vietnam and Richard Nixon.
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October 21, 2020
Vote for Change
I strongly recommend Danielle Hagler as a candidate for the Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education.
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•October 21, 2020
Mum’s the Word: Lowdown on Unsolicited Calls
It was late afternoon when the telephone rang. At that time of the afternoon, there were several possibilities. It might be my son, needing a babysitter at the last minute. Although not likely, it…
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•October 15, 2020
U.S. Racial Divide Is Closing But for Many Not Fast Enough
I grew up in suburban New Jersey in an area that I remember as mostly white. I don’t know the percentages of the population by race. I had no idea that was important; it was just where I lived. My…
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October 14, 2020
What Barnegat Needs
In answer to the so-called overdevelopment that we hear so much, let’s get the facts.
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October 14, 2020
Missed Opportunity
In the debate last week, the Democratic vice presidential candidate missed the opportunity to answer two important questions.
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October 14, 2020
Dirty Politics
On Sept. 19 at 4 a.m., I loaded up my car with 100 Gormley/Kehm signs. I’ve been doing this for Republicans for over 12 years. And I believe in “honesty,” just like Ray and John.
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October 14, 2020
Words of Wisdom
Our nation is in chaos; we are being led down dark paths we should not go; party politics is more important than a president’s character. Why is this happening and why are we allowing it?
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October 14, 2020
Right Candidate
This is just a quick note of endorsement for Danielle R.W. Hagler, my former LBI schools student and friendly neighbor, who is proudly running for a seat on the LBI Board of Education. You will read…
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October 14, 2020
Major Mistake
A letter to the editor (“Consolidation Overdue,” 9/30) suggested we consolidate the municipalities on LBI, a move worth considering. But also suggested was that LBI should consolidate all the Island…
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•October 14, 2020
A Milestone Birthday With Loving Memories of LBI
As the weeks pass, I am fast approaching a milestone birthday. I will be 80 years old on Oct. 22. I am not overly shocked by this, as I have been preparing myself for a long time to accept this new…
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October 14, 2020
Her Own Person
During the last two years of my term on the Stafford Township school board I had the pleasure of serving with one of the best board members I have come to know during a total of serving four terms on…
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•October 8, 2020
Struggle for Equality Keeps Us Moving Forward
I read through S. Fox’s essay last week twice to ensure I understood it. Ignoring for the moment the casual dismissal of ideas the author is not in agreement with as “pablum,” I have come to the…
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October 8, 2020
History of Activism
In response to last week’s column titled ‘‘‘Young, Old and the Restless’ Glosses Over U.S. Problems” – the question of “Have we devolved into roving vigilantes and/or anarchists?” shows the writer…
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October 7, 2020
Political Scheme
I just found out you cannot go to your regular voting place to vote as you’ve normally done, or if you do you have to take the paper ballot that was sent in the mail with you, all filled out. If you…
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October 7, 2020
Committed to Service
For 25 years, Georgene Hartmann, a former forensic scientist for the N.J. State Police, has successfully served as a respected member of the Long Beach Island Board of Education. She deserves to be…
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October 7, 2020
Broad Brush Strokes
I must confess that I thought the column by John Imperiale, “… The Young, Old & the Restless” (9/9), was a good one. I say “confess” because I read the column by S. Fox (“‘Young, Old and the…
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October 7, 2020
How Ironic
I take umbrage with S. Fox on the front and center highlighted race comment within his commentary (“‘Young, Old and the Restless’ Glosses Over U.S. Problems,” 9/30).
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•October 7, 2020
State Budget Confronts Crisis With Well-Balanced Approach
Gov. Murphy recently introduced his budget for the rest of this fiscal year. Because of the economic impact of the pandemic, the budget had to make up for almost a $6 billion shortfall in the state’s…
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October 7, 2020
Important Info
I recently attended poll worker training for the upcoming election at the Ocean County Board of Elections. I believe it is important to share the following information with voters, especially those…
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October 7, 2020
Starting Place
Play this game with me. If you are a conservative, think about the labels liberals put on you and list them. If you are a liberal, think about the labels conservatives put on you and list them. If…
