Thank you, Tribune, for your Wednesday article on Mallory Code ("Code's fight inspired scores," front page, Nov. 11). ...more

November 14, 2009

I fully understand that none of the contributors to the Op-Ed pages are reporters, and I usually read the columns more for entertainment than enlightenment, just like I listen (under duress) to Rush Limbaugh and others of his persuasion. ...more

November 13, 2009

As a nurse for 15 years, ...more

November 11, 2009

National health care has become the rule in every industrialized country in the world except for the richest one, the United States. This is a national disgrace that must end. Since the insurance industry has decided to place profitability before patient care, your help is necessary to end this morally reprehensible practice and once and for all guarantee Americans health insurance as a right. Many eyes are trained on Congress now and failing to carry out this popular mandate will surely jeopardize your personal chance for re-election. Do your duty and help protect the electorate which has allowed you the great privilege of service in Washington. Don't let yourself or your constituents down; you know what is right, and vote for health care reform. ...more

November 11, 2009

Letters to the editor from Nov. 4 editions. ...more

November 4, 2009

Mr. Pereia is "right on" about how Hitler stifled and took control of the press in his rise to power. ...more

October 30, 2009

It seems that the "Hate letters" letter of Sept. 18 slipped by Highlands Today's requirement of letters avoiding personal attacks on other letter writers. ...more

September 24, 2009

Youssef Megahed is, very simply, a guest in this country. That is a privilege we grant at our discretion. That he was found not guilty in his trial does not qualify him for special favor. ...more

June 14, 2009

A Tampa Tribune story posted on TBO.com about Hillsborough County's plan to install red light cameras this summer and a proposal to expand Temple Terrace's one-year program from two intersections to possibly four or five generated a flurry of comments. ...more

March 18, 2009

We do have a brilliant, knowledgeable president and an excellent speaker. All these attributes can either be an asset or a liability depending on how they are used. He has and is talking the talk. I hope all of you are joining me in prayer that he will walk the walk. ...more

March 12, 2009