Cumberland Times-News Opinion

Isn’t the writter suggesting it really is a matter of choice?

2012-02-11T17:33:25-05:00

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.”

Adults can help keep children from suffering burn injuries

2012-02-11T17:32:12-05:00

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).

Story contained false information about snakes

2012-02-10T21:22:43-05:00

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

2012-02-09T19:43:06-05:00

Let me share with you how our Allegany County school system operates.

Not in the Bible, but the Communist Manifesto

2012-02-09T19:42:29-05:00

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.

Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms

2012-02-09T19:39:37-05:00

Are rental inspections being done?

Is the landlord responsible for smoke detectors?

Get tough

2012-02-08T21:16:43-05:00

Based on the number of drivers we see who are still talking on handheld cell phones, Maryland lawmakers are justified in making the state’s cell phone law tougher.

Argument for same-sex marriage is superficial

2012-02-08T21:14:56-05:00

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

2012-02-08T21:13:51-05:00

As I was crossing the rail crossing today at Valley Street and Henderson Avenue, I felt like I was riding a horse-drawn buckboard.
It took several minutes for my kidneys and stomach to right themselves back into a normal position.

WMHS Home Hospice seeks to increase outreach to veterans

2012-02-08T21:11:58-05:00

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.