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Least he's working

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:16:20 -0500

The following editor's note was published in the Nov. 12, 2009 editon of The Boston Herald:
The Nov. 3, 2009 edition of the Boston Herald contained...

Bomber unwelcome

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:57:31 -0500
The governor should sign an executive order banning any federally convicted terrorist associated with any proven anti-U.S. government organization from entering any taxpayer-funded...

Overpass needed

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:57:02 -0500
As the parent of a former Belmont High Student, I understand the inevitability of what happened ("Belmont High School train tragedy," Nov. 6). The high school is...

Simple compassion

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:56:31 -0500
A recent writer criticizes legislation I introduced at the request of Denise Anderson of Mansfield, who wishes to be able to be buried with her son, Spc. Corey Shea. Shea...

Elderly profiled

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:55:23 -0500
I find this a good article as far as it went. My concern is the bias against older drivers ("Course puts elder drivers on road to safer driving," Nov. 10). ...

Just call her hero

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:54:07 -0500
"The pistol-packing mama who won a shootout . . ." As a female officer I am insulted by the opening of this article ("Petite hero had no fear," Nov....

Stupidity no act

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:02:12 -0500
Who cares what Kate Hudson has to say ("Kate Hudson's right - all men want is sex, subs," Nov. 5)? Being the mother of a son, one would think she would have...

Nukes empowering

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:58:58 -0500
There is no way at the present time that we can continue to sustain America's economic growth without guaranteeing a reliable and domestic energy source ("Nuke power...

On track for future

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:30 -0500
The editorial on David D'Alessandro's MBTA Review highlights the serious safety and financial issues facing the T. Immediate action must be taken ("Gov looks...

Remain MIA

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:56:14 -0500
You criticize Rep. Michael Capuano for missing dozens of votes ("Don't forget to vote," Nov. 9). Why? He votes for higher taxes, for legislation that restricts...

Let good persevere

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:54:54 -0500
On a day when I needed inspiration, I found it in the Odom family ("Officer's act of kindness aids grieving dad," Nov. 9)! From the moment this story hit the...

Let freedom blast

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:52:34 -0500
As we approach Veterans Day, a day when the nation remembers those who have served in the military, how timely is this story (Nov. 7). I, too, am in earshot of Old Ironsides...

Wrong on charters

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:10:58 -0500
The op-ed by Jim Stergios misrepresents both the effectiveness of charter schools and the Massachusetts Teachers Association position on them ("Ed funds at risk,"...

No one's listening

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:10:30 -0500
I, too, would love to see hearing aids covered ("Families seek coverage for hearing aids," Nov. 4). My husband needs one but of course insurance does not help us....

How very heroic

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:09:46 -0500
Sen. Scott Brown sure knows how to create something out of nothing ("Brown's hero bill outlaws lawsuits," Oct. 31). No sooner does he get publicity for sponsoring...

Getting good care

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:08:59 -0500
We have two rescued pets, work full-time and pay $250 a week for day care at a great, but pricey, facility in Westford. If we didn't, then what would happen to them?...

Salute to vets

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:08:16 -0500
My sincere thanks to the Great and General Court, its leadership and Gov. Deval Patrick for a job well done ("Veterans in line to gain new benefits," Nov. 3)! "Lest...

Stand with Eddie Kelly

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:07:44 -0500
We know what the media is trying to do. The Boston Herald and others, since arbitration, have been trying to turn the membership against president Eddie Kelly and the leadership...

Some stimulus

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:27:30 -0500
Many people did their errands at an array of establishments this past weekend. Can we add our acts of patronage in with the thousands of jobs saved or created by this administration...

Sacred ground

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:27:03 -0500
As a new mother I can sympathize with her yearning to be with her child for all eternity, but unfortunately, Bourne National Cemetery is not the place for that ("Mom...

Allston dissed

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:26:35 -0500
The Boston Redevelopment Authority can't stop belittling Allston residents for working to secure good development for the entire community ("Residents want Charlesview...

Not so happy days

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:26:00 -0500
Why do I get the feeling that the liberals that follow these ideas of government either do not work in the private sector, work for a non-profit or are somehow insulated from...

Now hear this

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:24:26 -0500
Hearing aids are not cosmetic but are medically necessary to keep these children on par with their peers ("Families seek coverage for hearing aids," Nov. 4). ...

The people's mayor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:24:03 -0500
Mayor Tom Menino has been an excellent mayor. He lives with the people, listens to the people. He is one of us (Nov. 4). Good luck, Mr. Mayor. All of my friends are rooting...

Tragedy for all

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:39:59 -0500
I personally know Dr. Astrid Desrosiers and she is a wonderful, kind, humanitarian, and highly qualified woman ("Doctor struggles after slashing," Oct 31). I am...