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April 09, 2008
Mexican consul should not have been included
Prince William County Supervisor John Jenkins and Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart were quoted in the Washington Post about their views on Police Chief Charlie T. Deane hosting Enrique Escorza, the Mexican consul, to discuss the county’s approach to battling illegal immigration.
April 08, 2008
Thank you Deane for doing the right thing
Thanks PWC Police Chief Charlie T. Deane for your outreach efforts in holding nearly 30 meetings to educate county residents on the anti-illegal immigration plan.
A new ballpark just won’t cut it
I concur with Brian Hunsicker’s assessment of “Nationals need more than new park to succeed.”
Many thanks to Small Smiles of Manassas
I am so happy that the Small Smiles dental office is now located in the city of Manassas.
Proven services should be saved by the county
On April 1, Prince William Circuit Court Clerk Michele McQuigg requested the Prince William Board of County Supervisors close the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) and its mediation and Restorative Justice programs.
Writer says that Merger will not be of benefit
I take exception to several assertions concerning the proposed sale of Prince William Hospital. I practiced medicine from 1970 to 2002 in Manassas.
April 07, 2008
Ashamed of how illegal immigrants are handled
I am a concerned parent and citizen of the U.S. I am ashamed of how Prince William County and INS have chosen to handle illegal immigrants — asking for papers like they are dogs and then shipping them off if they do not have the right ones.
Ethanol — the dark green energy
I should start by saying that I am strongly in favor of alternative energy, as well as efficient use of petroleum. The green crowd has pushed for decades to bring us ethanol.
Possible violation of law in the county?
The 14 Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, in part, “No state shall ... deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
April 06, 2008
There is a need for action in Darfur
China is a significant trading partner with the Sudanese government in Khartoum, yet calls for boycott have fallen on “deaf ears.”
April 05, 2008
No more capital projects in PWC
Today was another great day to enjoy the “high quality of life” in Prince William County! A long, soothing gridlock commute home provided quality time to contemplate the incredible budget proposed by the PWC leaders who contract for grandiose infrastructure.
Who should pay in the tax rate debate?
It’s hard to comprehend in this economic crisis that we are experiencing this year that Prince William County is asking for more revenue than in previous years.
Two wrongs don’t make a right!
I am tired of hearing about the illegal alien issue. I’m glad some are leaving, as stated in an article this past week about Chief Charlie T. Deane holding meetings, a illegal said he drives without a license and has to, and is afraid of being deported.
One writer is happy about the raid
I am writing in response to a letter you published on March 30. The title of the letter was “Ashamed, embarrassed, over immigration raid.”
If you live here, then the rules apply
I support the steps being taken in Prince William County to deal with the illegal aliens residing here.
April 04, 2008
Paper missed an important anniversary
I was a little surprised this morning when I read the paper and did not see an article about Dr. Martin Luther King’s death 40 years ago.
VRE board asks state for money
The VRE board made the right decision to ask the state for money since the state Supreme Court invalidated the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) tax plan for Northern Virginia.
Resident ashamed of her city for first time
I have been a Manassas resident for over 20 years now. For the first time I am embarrassed and ashamed to be a resident of Manassas; worst of all of America.
Is it racism or is it economics?
People will nearly always act in their economic self-interest.
April 03, 2008
Reminder of why writer is proud to be an Eagle
This past Saturday I spent the day delivering mulch with a bunch of kids from Osbourn High School.
Illegal aliens must accept consequences
I am in complete agreement with Gretchen May. She points out in her letter to the editor on March 31 that an individual who attended the recent meeting between Police Chief Charlie T. Deane and the Mexican consul stated that he is an illegal immigrant, has no drivers license.
Abandoned by policies of Bush administration
Like the rest of us in the American middle and working classes, James Simpson, unfortunately, finds himself (figuratively speaking) in the Emergency Room awaiting treatment after having been beaten, robbed, stripped, humiliated, violated and abandoned by the “conservative” policies of the Bush administration during the past seven years.
April 02, 2008
Stupidity at its worst on display
On Friday night, March 28, at the Hoops Fest at Gar-Field High School, Prince William County saw the best and the worst of our young people.
April 01, 2008
Troublesome traffic for one reader
I found it appalling that one day the county had closed off Smoketown Road to entering traffic so it could repave a very small section of Smoketown.
Writer says a great event went bad
What was once a great event for families in Prince William County has now turned into a disaster.
No illegal acts for anyone in the county
In a letter to the editor (“Just who is running the United States”) posted March 31, Gretchen May writes about Chief Charlie T. Deane’s recent meeting with the Mexican consul.
Pledge leads to abuser fee disaster
One of the little known reasons for the ridiculous user and abuser fees that were abolished at the state level last week is a “pledge” not to raise taxes.
March 31, 2008
Thinking about conserving energy
Beginning in the 1950’s this nation embarked on the very ambitious interstate highway system which served to create suburbs, living communities situated miles from the work place, miles from shopping and made it possible for many Americans to own a plot of ground and a single family house 50 miles from their office.
Who is in charge here anyway?
Who is maintaining order in our county schools? Judging by recent events, the answer may well be “no one” or “not nearly enough people.”
Apologist should be ashamed of herself
In her March 30 letter to the editor, Sharon Judd shows herself to be another illegal immigrant apologist who laments the fact that 34 illegals were arrested in Manassas last week by ICE and now face deportation proceedings.
