Letters to the Editor

12-30 Letter to the Editor

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Laws regulate society Regarding your Dec. 9 editorial “Private sector holds key to more jobs:” The writer says government does not have a clue of how the economy works and its policies keeps small business from creating jobs. This... Full story

12-23 Letter to the Editor

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Perfect gift came a long time ago As we prepare to celebrate various holidays this week, some of us may still be looking for the perfect gift. It gives me some pause to consider that the truly perfect gift came long ago, in the form of an... Full story

Letter to the editor: Animal cruelty case handled well

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Animal Protection of New Mexico appreciates the legal process undertaken to see that Haba, the dog that lives at Tucumcari Mayor Antonio Apodaca’s home, was represented in court following an allegation of animal cruelty that occurred on April... Full story

Free market must have rules to follow

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The only part of Saturday’s editorial — “Fed seeking permanence in private sector” — I disagree with is this statement: “The way the Bush administration used 9/11 to vastly expand government power and secrecy... Full story

City could benefit from curfews

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Am I alone in thinking we need a curfew in this town? I woke up recently to find my mail box smashed flat. Just one of many around town, I guess. This latest wave of destruction is part of a problem that has been going on in Tucumcari for many... Full story

Single payer system would be cheaper

By Leon Logan

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The June 13 editorial headlined “Health plan may be harder to fund than thought,” portrayed a single-payer system as too expensive and the Democrats wanting to fund it on the backs of the rich. I don’t agree. A 2000 World Health... Full story

Government of the money, by the money, for the money

By Leon Logan

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Government of the money, by the money, for the moneyThe first thing that comes to mind when I hear the anti-tax spiel is "make a list of things that taxes pay for." Taxes make the American lifestyle possible. Taxes are a part of the responsibility... Full story

Laws needed to prevent youth from alcohol injury

By Brian Haines

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I would like to commend Donald Schutte for the proposal that seeks to prevent the consumption of alcohol by minors. It is my hope and understanding that our city commissioners will be willing to support this proposal. As a community we desperately... Full story

"Hair of the dog" solution to financial crisis would be disaster

By Leon Logan

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The editorial "Government doesn't belong in banks" blames the financial crisis on the supposed government pressure to make home loans to unqualified buyers. That is referring to The Community Reinvestment Act passed in 1977. It took 31 years for it... Full story

Will your vote reflect your mindset

By Nick Le Compte, Tucumcari

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Soon we will have the privilege to cast our vote for those wishing to lead us in our government. I encourage all to take advantage of this privilege, because as cliche' as it may sound, your vote does make a difference. More importantly, if you do... Full story

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