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May 20, 2009
Genito Rd. industrial park project
A letter in this week’s issue asks if county leaders have done enough research to move forward on an industrial park near Genito Road. What questions do you have about the planned project? 2 people have responded | Share your answer! |
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May 13, 2009
Powhatan's Philanthropy
Editor Roslyn Ryan's editorial this week focuses on a kind deed performed by a local law enforcement officer. What acts of kindness have you seen performed around town lately? Share your answer! |
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May 06, 2009
Violence in Powhatan
The third man convicted in last summer’s rash of homicides was sentenced to 25 years last week. Almost a year later, do you feel as though the county has begun to put the violence of last year behind it? Share your answer! |
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April 29, 2009
Obama's first 100 days
As the new President rounds out his first 100 days in office, what grade would you give him on the job he’s done so far? 15 people have responded | Share your answer! |
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April 22, 2009
Your Charitable Contributions
A number of local fund-raisers are schedules to take place in the next few weeks. Has the economy put a pinch on how much you are able to help out your favorite charities? 1 people have responded | Share your answer! |
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April 15, 2009
Economy
There has been much talk on both a local and national level about whether we have “reached the bottom of the economic crisis.’ Do you think we have ? If not, what will be a sign that we have bottomed out and started to recover? 1 people have responded | Share your answer! |
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April 07, 2009
Ethics and Direct Orders
German prosecutors are currently pursuing charges against men who served as guards in Nazi concentration camps. The one-time-guards are old now, and one is charged with the deaths of 29,000 Jews. Is it valid to punish a soldier whose actions did not exceed the scope of direct orders? 5 people have responded | Share your answer! |
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April 01, 2009
County Budget
Two letters in this week’s issue focus on the Board of Supervisor’s handling of the budget. What directives would you give your representatives when handling county finances? 13 people have responded | Share your answer! |
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March 25, 2009
Political Correctness
Last week President Obama caused a stir when he joked that his bowling ability was comparable to that of a Special Olympics athlete. Do you think the remark warranted the attention it received from many in the mainstream media? 9 people have responded | Share your answer! |
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March 18, 2009
Steroids
In light of Major League Baseball’s recent shaming, how important is it to teach high school players about the dangers of steroid use? 1 people have responded | Share your answer! |
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