Letters to the Editor

A shout out to young hunters

To all the youth deer hunters in the woods on the youth weekend: Great job for getting outside and hunting. Protect your freedom to hunt with an adult. Children are the future in conservation. I encourage all adults to take a child out in the... Full story

Police should patrol school zone

I think the Sedalia Police Department needs to start patrolling the school zones before and after school. My son was almost hit recently (inside a school zone) when a driver who was in a hurry was speeding in a school zone. I live within a school... Full story

Plan to help homeowners has merit

(Below is in reference to “Rebuilding Together,” an initiative that Matthew Keith, senior minister of First Christian Church, discussed with the Sedalia City Council before Monday’s meeting.) I was thinking the same thing Matthew... Full story

School custodian numbers don’t add up

The superintendent of schools recently stated that the district only hired eight custodians for the new high school to allow for a full-time  performing arts technician. However, the school district did not hire any additional maintenance... Full story

Fox helps keep electorate informed

I have chosen to reply to Nancy Kirby’s letter about Fox News with a paragraph from a document of which she is apparently unfamiliar. I quote the first Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an... Full story

Some have something to say, others don’t

I read The Sedalia Democrat daily. I read the obituary column to make sure I’m still here, the sports and the opinion page. I’m neither a Democrat nor Republican.Sometimes the letters to the editor are newsworthy, and sometimes... Full story

Writer expresses fear of Obama’s impact

Our nation survived Pearl Harbor. We survived The Cuban missile crisis. We even recovered from The World Trade Center bombing. Now, let’s pray that we can survive President Barack Obama. Lou BarkacsMedia marketingSedalia... Full story

Government-run health care all wrong

I wrote to Rep. Ike Skelton and Sen. Claire McCaskill regarding government-run health care. They did not get the point. Often complex issues are solved by one basic underlying principle. For example, my wife and I might want to buy a new car and we... Full story

Fight abortion funds in health bills

Next to our faith and families, our health is a paramount concern. For months we have been inundated with rhetoric on the proposed health care reform bills. Being part of the Baby Boomer generation, it is a major concern. Many of us who should be... Full story

Cheers to Smith-Cotton’s seniors

On Friday, Oct. 30, the Smith-Cotton football Tigers played the last home game of their season. At Knob Noster. Someone fumbled the ball. Traditionally, the team’s seniors are recognized at the final home game. However, Senior Night... Full story

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