Letters to the Editor

I am a former resident of the Sedalia community and now live in Joplin. The ending of one year and the beginning of another is always a wonderful time to reflect on the past and the dreams for the future.I’m sure everyone in your area is aware...... Full story

Mitt Romney says class warfare in America does not exist. Things are not unfair, he says. Mitt Romney made about $21 million in the last two years off investments. He paid about 14 percent on that income in taxes. His income averages about $57,000...... Full story

I have been reading about the ambulance service that you want to establish in your county. You would be very foolish not to do what you are trying to do.Our ambulance service was established by a vote in Johnson County several years ago. I really...... Full story

Rose Nolen’s comments (Jan. 20) on politicians buying their offices was very informative. However, she seemed to overlook the real problem here: voter turnout. In the last election when we elected a congresswoman and senator, Pettis and Benton...... Full story

I am responding to the Sedline comment regarding living in Otterville. I grew up in Otterville. It has wonderful people and beautiful scenery to enjoy. No, it does not offer the amenities of a bigger town or city, but it is less than 15 minutes to...... Full story

I looked for the report in the Democrat of the Jan. 23 gathering of approximately 100 people at our courthouse. This memorial of now 53 million aborted babies since the Supreme Court 1973 decision Roe versus Wade has been held yearly.The Missouri...... Full story

Some time ago, the subject came up about folks parking in the yard of their residence.Recently I learned from Mayor Elaine Horn and Public Works Director Bill Beck that folks parked cars on the snow route on the different streets, so that if we have...... Full story

As a combat veteran myself, I have problems fully understanding why so much adverse publicity is being given to three or four Marines who were caught on tape urinating on dead Taliban combatants. Was this something that I would have taken part in?...... Full story

The U.S. Supreme Court resoundingly upheld religious freedoms in an important decision handed down the other day. The Michigan case involved a Lutheran church that had fired a handicapped teacher, who filed suit on grounds of discrimination.In a 9-0...... Full story

Thirty-nine years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court wiped from the books of all 50 states every law protecting the unborn child. In concurrent decisions, Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, the Supreme Court created a constitutional right to...... Full story

Now that the Iraq War has come to an end, I reflect on the words of then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, who stated when we invaded Iraq: “The war may go on for five days or five weeks or five months but it certainly not going...... Full story

NAACP President Rhonda Chalfant stated many different and opposing things (“Sedalia-Pettis NAACP: ‘Appalled, but not surprised’ by KKK fliers,” Thursday). She said she was appalled but not surprised. She said...... Full story

Because of the Otterville FFA, my daughter has had many positive, educational experiences and opportunities. I decided to create a quilt and raffle it so that more of the students could participate and have even more opportunities. However, our...... Full story

After an absence of nearly 50 years with only occasional return visits, my wife and I permanently moved back to our farm near Smithton in 1993. After renewing old acquaintances with friends and relatives, the first person otherwise that I came in...... Full story

I would like to commend the paper on its “Farewell to Ron Jennings.” I have enjoyed his articles in the paper over the years. The 2005 shot on the front page moved me as I remember all those who have walked out of this life on to the...... Full story