The more I read, hear or see, the more disgusted I get with the direction our country is taking.

Congratulations to all candidates. It is a pleasure to have conservatives strongly representing our commonwealth.

A new day came to Manassas about five weeks ago that will brighten many lives here and beyond. 

As a long-time resident of Broad Run, I wish to express many thanks to those who made the re-opening of Silver Lake possible.

Now that our off-year, off-the-wall election season is finally over and the fall leaves are starting to peak in Prince William, it’s time to concentrate on what will occupy many of us (either on purpose or involuntarily) for the next several weeks: holiday shopping.

During the recent clearing of properties on U.S. 1 in Triangle, I noticed dozens and dozens of high quality shrubs that were bulldozed over.

It was announced recently that Sharon Dravvorn, a Math Teacher at Woodbridge High School, has won the prestigious Milken National Educator Award.

The president has declared the swine flu pandemic a “national emergency” and this will facilitate the implementation of emergency measures by local hospitals. 

With the current situations in Iraq/Pakistan/Afghanistan and the current Mexican Drug Gang activities in this country, IT IS TIME for us to bring our military home and protect our own borders.

Sunday’s voting guide contains a clear untruth to anyone who can think for themselves.

The chairs of the Prince William County Democratic and Republican parties recently contacted the Town of Occoquan to express their gratitude for the town’s hospitality at our September Arts and Crafts Show.

There are two competing health care reform arguments: 1) Increased federal involvement; and 2.) Free market health care.

As Mayor of Dumfries, I was very disappointed to learn on Oct. 29 that your newspaper will not be reporting on our Oct. 20 Town Council meeting.

Every time I look at the prime time TV line up, I shake my head and reminisce about the good ole days.

If anybody wants to state that quite a bit is wrong with the nation’s health insurance system, I’ll agree.

Do you have any analytical thinkers on your editorial board at all? You continue to advocate having the Dumfries Town Council members give up all their pay.

It is not right to demand that public servants work for free.

The News & Messenger’s endorsement pick for the 52nd District sends the wrong message to the public about tolerance for bias towards individuals.

In the Oct. 26 edition, Mr. Wiggins says he was “stunned” at Rich Anderson’s so-called mudslinging.

As usual, when the Democrats get desperate they call on the local Democrat Commonwealth Attorney Paul Ebert to carry their water.

Voters have a great choice this time around in the 52nd District.

Congressman Gerry Connolly is obviously speaking with his constituents in Prince William County. 

The REALTOR® Association of Prince William (PWAR) has endorsed Luke Torian for Delegate in the 52nd District.

I’ve been a personal friend of Paul Nichols for quite some time.

Let me first state I am a resident of the 52nd District and a supporter of Luke Torian.

Most of us can stop holding our breath for the much needed apology from Luke Torian’s campaign.

Bob McDonnell voted against Mark Warner’s historic $1.5 billion investment in public education in 2005.

For about seven years now, I have read virtually every opinion/editorial, every letter to the editor and the weekly columns.

I was pleased to see The News & Messenger endorse Del. Paul Nichols as the candidate for the 51st District.

Pastor Luke Torian in the 52nd District delegate campaign has shown how his long and faithful service in Prince William County qualifies him to be elected.