letters to the editor
DMV demands 15 year old register for Selective Service
     I want to let you know about a very serious situation that is taking place in South Carolina. This is most important if you have young children or grandchildren, or know someone with a child who is now or is approaching 15 years of age. It is only now affecting young men but may well spread to girls
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There is hope and strength in Israel
Editor's note: This letter from a friend in Israel was contributed by a reader.
     As this war continues, I am the first to admit that we have our good days and our bad days. About an hour ago 10 Israelis were killed in a Katyusha attack up north. Friday the new rockets fell about 1/2 mile from my home. Many people we know are fighting up north. There are 300,000 people who have
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Thirty-something speaks
Homework and volcanic flashbacks
Mike Maddock
     There is a trend in education called the family project. In a perfect world, the family project should bring a smile to your face and warm your heart.
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It's not a criticism, it's an observation.
Too many choices
Mike Cox
     Things used to be so simple. I could grab a bag of Cheez-Its and a Michelob, turn the TV to Keith Jackson on a September Saturday, and relax, knowing ABC would give me football without any unnecessary frills.
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No cell phones in this courtroom!
     Cell phones now seem to be a permanent part of an American's profile. Many subscribers are canceling hard-wire phones at home in favor of the completely portable cell phones.
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opinion
Rain gardens are a better solution for flooding in Five Points
     It seems to me that the discussion of the creeks and storm drains not being able to handle stormwater is a bit like closing the gate after the cows are out. Thirty-two million dollars to fix a problem that is a watershed problem not a culvert/storm drain problem doesn't make sense.
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letter to the editor
     Dear Star, I really enjoyed the article
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