Regarding Van Wie's letter, the reports of Obama's association with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and Chicago crooks are bunk. They have been debunked on mainstream media like CNN and you can get the details on Factcheck.org. The latter is an Internet site that just checks facts without partisanship. ...more

September 26, 2008

Regarding "A Nation's Reflections" (front page, Sept. 12): As I prepared to go through security in the Kansas City International Airport, I was somewhat surprised to see the TSA agents close a glass door behind me, lock it and address the attention of myself and four others who had just had our IDs checked to a representative on the other side of the scanner. Gathered together were a group of TSA professionals, and I immediately realized it was time to remove my hat. ...more

September 18, 2008

Regarding "In Tampa, Clinton Bypasses Palin Questions" (front page, Sept. 9): I wanted to applaud Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for taking the high road during her recent visit to the Tampa area, unlike most prominent Democrats and the majority of the press and print media concerning Governor Sarah Palin. Perhaps it's because she has experienced malicious smear tactics from some of the same critics of Palin. ...more

September 10, 2008

Thank you for the informative article about George S. Middleton High School and its current status (front page, Aug. 31). It was especially refreshing to read the history and positive accomplishments of the school as well as the highlights of student Nicolas Rivera. ...more

September 3, 2008

For the past several days, I've been reading about homeowners who are having a problem with abandoned homes and the overgrown yards they have to live with. ...more

August 23, 2008

In reading "Tax 'Mess' Muddles Short Sales Of Homes" (front page, Aug. 13), it appears this is a great opportunity for our legislators to shine and come up with a common-sense solution. At issue here is whether the document stamps apply to a mortgage balance or the final selling price of the house in a short sale, where the mortgage lender accepts less for the house than what is owed. ...more

August 15, 2008

Many Just Don't Care Regarding "3 Area Schools Targeted For Closing" (front page, July 30): ...more

August 8, 2008

Readers of your paper on July 30 were shocked to see a front-page headline that said we are planning to close three of our schools. The headline was misleading, and the act of placing that large headline on the front page was irresponsible. ...more

August 6, 2008

Regarding "Iorio: It's Train Time For Tampa" (front page, July 31): The time to diversify our transit system has long since arrived. The need for a diverse transportation network will not disappear, regardless of how often we widen Interstate 275. Rail is a vitally important part of it; however, we must invest in a reliable and efficient bus system, both for local routes and regional transport, to work in conjunction with rail. ...more

August 5, 2008

Regarding "Online-Class Enrollment Accelerates Into Fall" (front page, July 27): ...more

August 3, 2008