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It is getting irritating to me (and some others, I imagine) to keep hearing about Serge Babo’s punishment for being in the country illegally (“Ridgeley man loses battle to stay in country,” Aug. 20 Times-News, Page 1A).
He broke the law, had an opportunity to try and rectify the problem earlier and ignored the opportunity. His punishment does fit the crime. He was in this country illegally and subject to deportation as any other illegal alien.
The government has spent millions in the last couple of years to fight people coming into this country or being here illegally, and you think this person should get special consideration just because he had a job and family here? I don’t.
He brought this situation upon himself and now has to accept the punishment. And also he was holding a job that a legal citizen could’ve held, especially in this bad economy and high rate of unemployment.
Joseph Blacker
Cumberland
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In this particular case, the punishment does fit the crime
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Isn’t the writter suggesting it really is a matter of choice?
The debate over homosexual marriage in the letters in this newspaper is very revealing. One writer claimed that, “denying these marriages is a form of minority discrimination.”
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Adults can help keep children from suffering burn injuries
I am writing concerning your article in the Feb. 6 Times-News concerning National Burns Awareness Week “National Burn Awareness Week prompts safety tips,” Page 1B).
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Story contained false information about snakes
I read the AP article written Feb 5. regarding the proposed exotic animal regulations in our great state (“W.Va. moves to tighten laws for wild animal owners,” Page 1B).
I must say I am disappointed to say the least at the irresponsible journalism that took place as to print downright lies. -
It would cost nothing to let these students ride the bus
Let me share with you how our Allegany County school system operates.
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Not in the Bible, but the Communist Manifesto
President Obama has hit a new low. By promoting his reasoning for hiking taxes on the rich at the National Prayer Breakfast, he diminished the seriousness of his proposals and manipulated Jesus’ teachings for his own political purposes. How pathetic.
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Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms
Are rental inspections being done?Is the landlord responsible for smoke detectors?
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Argument for same-sex marriage is superficial
I am writing in response to a letter by Ian Stafford entitled, “Equal standards on marriage should be applied to everyone” (Feb. 3 Times-News).
The first thing I noticed about the article is the title. It appeared to be a Gov. O’Malley talking point repeated by his supporter to reframe the issue and promote his radical agenda. -
Some of city’s rail crossings in need of repair or replacement
As I was crossing the rail crossing today at Valley Street and Henderson Avenue, I felt like I was riding a horse-drawn buckboard.
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WMHS Home Hospice seeks to increase outreach to veterans
The Western Maryland Health System Home Hospice Services is seeking to increase the outreach to local veterans as part of the “We Honor Veterans” campaign.
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Other reports say to beware of fracking
Scott Cline writes that fears being voiced in the Times-News about hydraulic fracturing are long on fiction and short on facts, then proceeds to explain why fracking is so safe (“Unfounded fears about shale gas obscure facts,” Jan. 25 Times-News.
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Isn’t the writter suggesting it really is a matter of choice?
