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          <title>LETTER: Board has no hidden agenda</title>
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I am compelled to correct the misinformation presented in the letter to the editor on Nov. 15 from Rene Fry, the Dumfries District representative to the County Planning Commission, stating that the Prince William County School Board has a &#8220;hidden agenda&#8221; regarding its capital improvements projects and overall budget.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:26 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Connolly is a hypocrite</title>
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It is very puzzling how our congressman and the AARP could come to our retirement community (Heritage Hunt) and conduct a town hall meeting concerning the health care debate and tell the people one thing and vote another.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:37 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Manassas in Super Bowl</title>
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Two area youth football teams, 75 pound American Pride Warriors, 9-1, coached by Joe Blount, and the 150 pound Manassas Sharks, 10-0, coached by Brian Edwards, are playing for the Washington Metro Super Bowl Championship this tomorrow at Madison High School in Vienna.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:34 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Greed will be our downfall</title>
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The United States is the wealthiest nation in the world. We always strived to be number one, hence that is something to be proud of.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:10 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Connolly a Pelosi puppet</title>
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Gerald Connolly, our inept representative from the 11th District, has once more shown he is a puppet for Nancy Pelosi by voting for her health bill monstrosity.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:59:59 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Thank you to Rep. Wolf</title>
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Thank you Rep. Frank Wolf for being a leader in trying to get this government to recognize and understand where all this federal spending is leading this country (News and Messenger, Nov. 13).            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:56 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: My body is my business</title>
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It was brought to my attention today that there is a government health care task force that claims all women get too many mammograms and that self-examination is worthless.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:41 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Fix Old Bridge traffic lights</title>
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What is wrong with the signal timing of traffic lights on Old Bridge Road?            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:02 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: At the mercy of strangers</title>
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President Obama is correct in his statement for which he is criticized by Republicans.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Vote no to Walgreens</title>
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Today, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the McCoart Building, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will decide whether another natural resource will be chopped up by a developer.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:56 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: The horror of snuff movies</title>
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What is meant by a &#8220;snuff&#8221; movie? Are there such films, or is it an urban legend? A snuff film is a motion picture genre that depicts the actual death or murder of a person or people, without the aid of special effects, for profit and entertainment.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:36 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Need uplifting items on front</title>
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Bad form and extremely poor taste!            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:14 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Objection to the word &#8216;snuff&#8217;</title>
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I must object to the wording used to describe the execution of John Allen Muhammad.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:23 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Happy with Amtrak, Postal Service?</title>
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When I heard the news of the landmark vote on so-called health care reform in the House of Representatives last week, I looked at my wife and saw in her eyes a look of shock and dread.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:42 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Praise the American Legion</title>
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I give praise for American Legion Post 10 for sponsoring such a beautiful memorial parade for World War II veterans. The dedicated work and coordination of the details involved in this project was of great excellence.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:54 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Sucking profits from our pockets</title>
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For-profit insurance companies are the problem, not the solution.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:25 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: A hidden agenda</title>
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I can no longer stand on the sideline and read the one-sided story about public school trailer classrooms and whether or not the Planning Commission should be conducting Public Facility Reviews.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:13 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Did Iraq war lead to Fort Hood?</title>
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Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter suggests that, in response to the Fort Hood massacre, we should &#8220;pray for the families involved&#8230;&#8221; I have a better idea. Why don&#8217;t we stop electing people like George W. Bush and Dick Cheney to positions of responsibility?           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:35 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Liberalism led to shootings</title>
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Terrorist Nidal Hassan committed the first act of Islamic terrorism on American soil since George W. Bush left office.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:19 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Candidate gives her thanks</title>
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I want to express my deep gratitude to all of you who shared your time and resources by volunteering on my campaign, offering advice, graciously talking with me when I knocked on your doors, and who cast your vote for me. It was truly a pleasure to meet you and to work with you.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:08 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Market can still aid health care</title>
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Although serious problems exist within our current health care system, and despite recent legislation which poses it serious peril, history and economics teach us markets are resilient.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:18:55 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Relief over House vote</title>
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We heard the news of the landmark vote on health care in the House of Representatives over coffee on Sunday morning.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:17:42 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>New form of the death penalty</title>
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This is directed to those liberal do-gooders who are opposed to the death penalty by lethal injection because they believe that it it is cruel and inhuman punishment.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:54:20 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>What&#8217;s with the comics lately?</title>
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I know they&#8217;re just the comics.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:32 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Back Recreation Manassas work</title>
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When the City of Manassas shut down its Recreation and Parks Department last December, the city lost an advocate for recreation.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:51:19 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Marshall stands for area values</title>
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The liberal media often sends us a message that social issues are of little if any importance at all.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:50:30 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Who made Willis a speaker?</title>
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Who appointed Steve Willis as speaker for Rep. Gerry Connolly&#8217;s constituents (News &amp; Messenger, Sept. 20)?&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:19 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Thanks to Del. Paul Nichols</title>
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On Tuesday, the residents of the 51st District made their choice for the Virginia House of Delegates.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:20 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Embarrassed by the county</title>
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I have lived in Prince William County for nearly 30 years, and for the first time, I am truly embarrassed for my hometown.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:09 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Where are we heading?</title>
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The more I read, hear or see, the more disgusted I get with the direction our country is taking.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Congratulations to candidates</title>
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Congratulations to all candidates. It is a pleasure to have conservatives strongly representing our commonwealth.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:14 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: New daily train to Manassas</title>
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A new day came to Manassas about five weeks ago that will brighten many lives here and beyond.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:04 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: A thanks to all who helped</title>
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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.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Merli Column: Awaiting the rush</title>
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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&#8217;s time to concentrate on what will occupy many of us (either on purpose or involuntarily) for the next several weeks: holiday shopping.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:50 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Destruction was a shame</title>
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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.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:53 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Recognizing Sharon Dravvorn</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_recognizing_sharon_dravvorn/46388/</link>
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It was announced recently that Sharon Dravvorn, a Math Teacher at Woodbridge High School, has won the prestigious Milken National Educator Award.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:34 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Swine flu is real danger</title>
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The president has declared the swine flu pandemic a &#8220;national emergency&#8221; and this will facilitate the implementation of emergency measures by local hospitals.&nbsp;              ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:20 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Time to protect our borders</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Untruth in voting guide</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_untruth_in_voting_guide/46345/</link>
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Sunday&#8217;s voting guide contains a clear untruth to anyone who can think for themselves.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_still_class_left_in_politics/46343/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The chairs of the Prince William County Democratic and Republican parties recently contacted the Town of Occoquan to express their gratitude for the town&#8217;s hospitality at our September Arts and Crafts Show.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:47 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: For free market health care</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_for_free_market_health_care/46341/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
There are two competing health care reform arguments: 1) Increased federal involvement; and 2.) Free market health care.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_paper_fails_to_report_news/46342/</link>
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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.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:33 EST</pubDate>
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          <description><![CDATA[
Every time I look at the prime time TV line up, I shake my head and reminisce about the good ole days.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:52 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Health care reform problems</title>
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If anybody wants to state that quite a bit is wrong with the nation&#8217;s health insurance system, I&#8217;ll agree.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:49 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_silly_editorial_board_thought/46290/</link>
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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.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:47 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Work for no pay not right</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_work_for_no_pay_not_right/46291/</link>
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It is not right to demand that public servants work for free.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:03 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Choice sends wrong message</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_choice_sends_wrong_message/46246/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The News &amp; Messenger&#8217;s endorsement pick for the 52nd District sends the wrong message to the public about tolerance for bias towards individuals.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_the_more_info_the_better/46248/</link>
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In the Oct. 26 edition, Mr. Wiggins says he was &#8220;stunned&#8221; at Rich Anderson&#8217;s so-called mudslinging.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:49 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Nichols calls on Ebert&#8217;s help</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_nichols_calls_on_eberts_help/46257/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
As usual, when the Democrats get desperate they call on the local Democrat Commonwealth Attorney Paul Ebert to carry their water.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:46 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Rafael Lopez is great choice</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rafael_lopez_is_great_choice/46249/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Voters have a great choice this time around in the 52nd District.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:40 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_job_well_done_connolly/46258/</link>
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Congressman Gerry Connolly is obviously speaking with his constituents in Prince William County.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:35 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Realtors for Luke Torian</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_realtors_for_luke_torian/46251/</link>
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The REALTOR&#174; Association of Prince William (PWAR) has endorsed Luke Torian for Delegate in the 52nd District.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:31 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Nichols defends our gun rights</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_nichols_defends_our_gun_rights/46250/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
I&#8217;ve been a personal friend of Paul Nichols for quite some time.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:31 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Torian did the right thing</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_torian_did_the_right_thing/46256/</link>
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Let me first state I am a resident of the 52nd District and a supporter of Luke Torian.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:30 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_torian_is_non_apologetic/46255/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Most of us can stop holding our breath for the much needed apology from Luke Torian&#8217;s campaign.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:22 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_pwea_picks_for_tuesday/46254/</link>
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Bob McDonnell voted against Mark Warner&#8217;s historic $1.5 billion investment in public education in 2005.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:22 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: The two Bobs</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_the_two_bobs/46252/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
For about seven years now, I have read virtually every opinion/editorial, every letter to the editor and the weekly columns.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:19 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Good choice, newspaper</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_good_choice_newspaper/46253/</link>
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I was pleased to see The News &amp; Messenger endorse Del. Paul Nichols as the candidate for the 51st District.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:18 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Torian has shown his worth</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_torian_has_shown_his_worth/46247/</link>
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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.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:52 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_newspaper_was_wrong/46194/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The News &amp; Messenger endorsement of Luke Torian was incorrect.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:36 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_be_heard_vote_torian/46195/</link>
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Since Dr. Luke Torian announced his candidacy for the House of Delegates 52nd District seat, he has made a determined effort to meet and talk with Republican, independent and Democratic voters of the district.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:32 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_relieve_nichols_of_his_duty/46197/</link>
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I am so tired of politicians who make campaign promises and then vote completely contrary to those promises.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:16 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_be_sure_to_vote_republican/46198/</link>
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After observing the various issues and the solutions presented by political candidates during recent debates, I was impressed with Republicans.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:04 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Barker endorses Bell for 13th</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_barker_endorses_bell_for_13th/46196/</link>
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John Bell can be an outstanding member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He can provide great, effective representation for Prince William County.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rich_anderson_got_a_bad_rap/46101/</link>
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Rich Anderson made a minor mistake in distributing the arrest information regarding Democratic Del. Paul Nichols, but that does not take away the fact there was a confrontation between Nichols and the police in North Carolina.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_pick_marshall_for_the_13th/46099/</link>
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I am disappointed but not shocked at the News &amp; Messenger not endorsing incumbent state Del. Bob Marshall.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:39 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Rafael Lopez is a better choice</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rafael_lopez_is_a_better_choice/46098/</link>
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Your selection of Democrat Luke Torian in the 52nd District was an unfortunate blow to those of us who strive to keep our families, communities and churches strong.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:24 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Wife reveals real John Bell</title>
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I&#8217;m writing to ask you to support my husband John Bell on Nov. 3 in his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:12 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_the_community_needs_luke_torian/46097/</link>
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What every community needs is someone like Pastor Luke Torian.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:08 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_corey_stewart_for_anderson/46018/</link>
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When Rich Anderson first came to me and asked me how he should run his campaign for 51st District delegate, I told him to knock on doors till he wore out his shoes.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:21 EST</pubDate>
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I am astounded by how little thought and research Mr. Lopez has put into his transportation plan.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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Rich Anderson&#8217;s campaign manager, Reece Collins, says that Del. Paul Nichols, who runs a law firm employing 40 people, isn&#8217;t &#8220;a real businessman&#8221; because he doesn&#8217;t build anything, produce widgets or add value to anything.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:54 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: What is Rich Anderson doing?</title>
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The candidate who wants to unseat Paul Nichols really seems to be taking his cue from the Karl Rove school of politics.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:33 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Bell support is disappointing</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_bell_support_is_disappointing/45919/</link>
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I am disappointed that this paper endorsed John Bell in the 13th over Del. Bob Marshall. The paper&#8217;s position that Bob needs to be more &#8220;influential&#8221; with the leadership is contrary to his long-standing record as a delegate.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:23 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Miller is the right choice in 50th</title>
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Citizens of the 50th House District are being asked to choose between a candidate with a long history of service to others and a candidate who has zero history of public service.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Vote Marshall for 13th District</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_marshall_for_13th_district/45902/</link>
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Your paper endorsed John Bell because Del. Bob Marshall lost influence in Richmond for not &#8220;toeing the line?&#8221;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:36 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Vote John Bell for 13th District</title>
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Join me in voting John Bell for 13th District Delegate on Nov 3.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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I am stunned at the despicable, deplorable Rich Anderson campaign.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:50 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Anderson ad did a service</title>
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I just saw a TV ad for Del. Paul Nichols in which a jail cell door is closing on Rich Anderson after claims of wrongdoing.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:40 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER; In support of Del. Marshall</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_in_support_of_del._marshall/45855/</link>
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I write in support of Del. Bob Marshall for the 13th District House seat.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:14 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Endorsement was right on</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_endorsement_was_right_on/45856/</link>
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I read an editorial in this paper last week endorsing John Bell for delegate over long-time incumbent Bob Marshall.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:03 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Marshall did duty well</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_marshall_did_duty_well/45858/</link>
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Eighteen-year member of the House of Delegates Bob Marshall has done an exemplary job.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:59:59 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Vote Rafael Lopez on Nov. 3</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_rafael_lopez_on_nov._3/45821/</link>
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As a first-time writer and over 25-year subscriber to this newspaper, I would like to encourage support for Rafael Lopez for the 52nd District. Mr. Lopez is a conservative and a pro-life family man.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:23 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Lingamfelter&#8217;s picks for delegate</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_lingamfelters_picks_for_delegate/45744/</link>
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I&#8217;d like to offer my recommendations on the House of Delegates races.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:26 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Integrity in campaigns</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_integrity_in_campaigns/45743/</link>
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I am appalled to learn that unprofessional campaign tactics occur in my own backyard.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:16 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Give support to Dems on Nov. 3</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_give_support_to_dems_on_nov._3/45688/</link>
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Our soldiers are daily giving their lives for our country in Iraq and Afghanistan.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:44 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: What&#8217;s the plan, Cuccinelli?</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_whats_the_plan_cuccinelli/45690/</link>
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In your Oct. 20 endorsement of Ken Cuccinelli for Attorney General, one of your principal reasons given was his ability to take on the full responsibility of the job.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Marshall: An honorable man</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_marshall_an_honorable_man/45689/</link>
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I moved here back in 1998 from the state of Maryland and one of the first letters (handwritten) I received was from Del. Marshall letting me know that if there was anything I needed help with, to please let him know.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:32 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Rich Anderson in the 51st</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rich_anderson_in_the_51st/45606/</link>
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Rich Anderson is an honest, sincere and reliable person. Serving for 30 years in the service and working his way up through the ranks with his knowledge is exactly what the 51st District needs in a representative.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:58 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: AG support a surprise</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_ag_support_a_surprise/45605/</link>
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I was surprised to see your endorsement for state Senator Ken Cuccinelli because he &#8220;will use the attorney general&#8217;s office as a tool to protect Virginians&#8217; constitutional rights.&#8221;&nbsp; 
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          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:53 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Paul Nichols avoided justice</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_paul_nichols_avoided_justice/45608/</link>
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Delegate Paul Nichols joins the long line of Democrat politicians who seem to avoid justice at the hands of the law that we little people normally have to suffer.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:08 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Enough with the mud</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_enough_with_the_mud/45607/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
I read complaints from Democrats and liberals about negative political advertising but see little consistency in their views.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:07 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Torian is working hard to win</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_torian_is_working_hard_to_win/45535/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
I have been involved in many business and charitable activities in Prince William County for nearly two decades.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Nichols is the best for 51st</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_nichols_is_the_best_for_51st/45538/</link>
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It is blatantly obvious that Del. Paul Nichols is the superior candidate to serve the citizens in 51st District.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:43 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Move forward with Deeds</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_move_forward_with_deeds/45536/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Apparently, this election comes down to what independent and Democratic voters want Virginia to do for the next four years.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:22 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Support Ken Cuccinelli</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_support_ken_cuccinelli/45534/</link>
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The November election for Virginia&#8217;s attorney general is fast approaching and it&#8217;s possible that many voters do not have the information they need to make a wise decision in the voting booth.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:16 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Nichols&#8217; arrest is still relevant</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_nichols_arrest_is_still_relevant/45465/</link>
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The fact that charges were dropped and the record expunged in Paul Nichols 2006 arrest says nothing about his conduct and judgment during the incident. Mr. Nichols says he was the victim of police misconduct.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:38 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Vote for the better candidate</title>
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A few years ago, when asked to cross party lines when voting, I carefully considered the request. In the end, I supported a person who was less like me in many ways than my party&#8217;s candidate.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:34 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Disgusted with Rich Anderson</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_disgusted_with_rich_anderson/45468/</link>
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I am disgusted with politicians like Rich Anderson who think it is OK to use false information to sway public opinion.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Poor choice, editorial board</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[
Call me cynical, but I recall last week that Alex Granados, your editorial page editor, lectured your readers about the unsuitability of anonymous letter writers and the need for full disclosure.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:05 EST</pubDate>
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