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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>
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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>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Still class left in politics</title>
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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>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Paper fails to report news</title>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Television, then and now</title>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Silly editorial board thought</title>
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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>
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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>
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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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          <title>LETTER: The more info the better</title>
          <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>
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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>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Job well done, Connolly</title>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Torian is non apologetic</title>
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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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          <title>LETTER: PWEA picks for Tuesday</title>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Newspaper was wrong</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_newspaper_was_wrong/46194/</link>
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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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          <title>LETTER: To be heard, vote Torian</title>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Relieve Nichols of his duty</title>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Be sure to vote Republican</title>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Rich Anderson got a bad rap</title>
          <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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rich_anderson_got_a_bad_rap/46101/#When:05:00:57Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER; Pick Marshall for the 13th</title>
          <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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_rafael_lopez_is_a_better_choice/46098/#When:05:00:24Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Wife reveals real John Bell</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_wife_reveals_real_john_bell/46100/</link>
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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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          <title>LETTER: The community needs Luke Torian</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_the_community_needs_luke_torian/46097/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
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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          <title>LETTER: Corey Stewart for Anderson</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_corey_stewart_for_anderson/46018/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
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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          <title>LETTER: Astounded by Rafael Lopez</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_astounded_by_rafael_lopez/45918/</link>
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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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          <title>LETTER: Nichols a real business man</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_nichols_a_real_business_man/45916/</link>
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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>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_what_is_rich_anderson_doing/45920/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_miller_is_the_right_choice_in_50th/45905/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_miller_is_the_right_choice_in_50th/45905/#When:05:00:43Z</guid>
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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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_marshall_for_13th_district/45902/#When:05:00:36Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Vote John Bell for 13th District</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_john_bell_for_13th_district/45904/</link>
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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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_john_bell_for_13th_district/45904/#When:05:00:27Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Anderson ad stunned reader</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_anderson_ad_stunned_reader/45859/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_anderson_ad_did_a_service/45857/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_in_support_of_del._marshall/45855/#When:05:00:14Z</guid>
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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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_rafael_lopez_on_nov._3/45821/#When:05:00:23Z</guid>
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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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_lingamfelters_picks_for_delegate/45744/#When:05:00:26Z</guid>
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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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_give_support_to_dems_on_nov._3/45688/#When:05:00:44Z</guid>
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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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_whats_the_plan_cuccinelli/45690/#When:05:00:43Z</guid>
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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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_paul_nichols_avoided_justice/45608/#When:05:00:08Z</guid>
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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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_torian_is_working_hard_to_win/45535/#When:05:00:57Z</guid>
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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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_nichols_is_the_best_for_51st/45538/#When:05:00:43Z</guid>
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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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_nichols_arrest_is_still_relevant/45465/#When:05:00:38Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Vote for the better candidate</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_for_the_better_candidate/45466/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vote_for_the_better_candidate/45466/#When:05:00:34Z</guid>
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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>
          <description><![CDATA[
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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_disgusted_with_rich_anderson/45468/#When:05:00:27Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Poor choice, editorial board</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_poor_choice_editorial_board/45467/</link>
          <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>
<guid>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_poor_choice_editorial_board/45467/#When:05:00:05Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Vets support Anderson</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_vets_support_anderson/45413/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
I read with some interest the Sept. 23 article, &#8220;Vets&#8217; group forms to support Nichols.&#8221;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:42 EST</pubDate>
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As chairman of the local Republicans, I cannot claim to be unbiased in the 51st House race.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:39 EST</pubDate>
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Sometimes, a politician goes down to Richmond and remembers who he works for. For years Manassas had a great man in Harry Parrish who never forgot who he answered to at the end of the day: his constituents.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:36 EST</pubDate>
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As Mayor of Dumfries, I want to announce how much of my current town salary I will forgo starting in Nov. 2009 and continuing through June 2010.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:39 EST</pubDate>
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Raising a child in today&#8217;s world is tough; however, when a child has autism it becomes that much more difficult.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:25 EST</pubDate>
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If you are a true Christian and are praying that God will bless our country again and turn it around, I have some good news.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:20 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: View real news programming</title>
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I would like to thank Mr. Leonard Pitts for the fine example of the liberal trend started, oh about one year ago, of attacking the messenger when they do not like the message.&nbsp; His &#8220;Counting the ways I don&#8217;t trust Fox&#8221; piece was too cute.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: A priceless gift to Rafael Lopez</title>
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Lopez&#8217;s trip to a Baptist Church &#8212; $2 in gas           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:20 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: How about them Deeds?</title>
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Let me see if I understand what is happening. Mr. Virginia Democrat and arch Liberal Mike Moran calls brother Deeds and says to him, &#8220;Lighten up and cut the negatron talk.&#8221;&nbsp;              ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:51 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: 51st District race disappoints</title>
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After reading the article about the race in the 51st District I was simply, for lack of a better term, disappointed.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:35 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: The reality was not reported</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[
My husband bought a copy of your paper on Oct. 6 after noticing the front page article about the abortion protestors.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:21 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Slight to the NAACP</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_slight_to_the_naacp/45030/</link>
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So as not to blur the lines, this letter involves the 52nd House of Delegates race in Eastern Prince William County.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:01 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Anderson attack disheartening</title>
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I was disheartened to read that Rich Anderson has already started to run a negative, nasty campaign against Del. Paul Nichols.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:50 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Make sure to vote on Nov. 3</title>
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I write today to encourage citizens of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park to vote on Nov. 3. Let your choices count and your voice be heard!            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:27 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Thank you to Rafael Lopez</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_thank_you_to_rafael_lopez/44978/</link>
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On Thursday, Oct. 8,the NAACP conducted the first of two events featuring candidates for delegate in this year&#8217;s election.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:07 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Anderson is the one for 51st</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_anderson_is_the_one_for_51st/44981/</link>
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We have an important election coming very soon.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:59:59 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Disgusted by Anderson</title>
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I was absolutely disgusted when I read an article about a poll Rich Anderson&#8217;s campaign conducted.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:59:59 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Reelect Del. Paul Nichols</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_reelect_del._paul_nichols/44939/</link>
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I recently viewed Rich Anderson&#8217;s campaign Web site to see what he has to say about the issues.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:30 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Shannon has no substance</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_shannon_has_no_substance/44880/</link>
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I was taken aback by the rantings of Michael Shannon directed towards Creigh Deeds.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:19 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Don&#8217;t minimize golf&#8217;s worth</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_dont_minimize_golfs_worth/44605/</link>
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This responds to the reader who reacted to PWC&#8217;s consistent record of losing money running golf courses.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:29 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Stop lying, Cal Thomas</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_stop_lying_cal_thomas/44606/</link>
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In response to Cal Thomas&#8217;s Oct. 2 column &#8220;Deception,&#8221; I have many things to say.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:24 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: No more attacks in campaigns</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_no_more_attacks_in_campaigns/44546/</link>
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I read in a recent paper how negative campaign tactics have already begun.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:47 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Keep politics refreshing</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_keep_politics_refreshing/44547/</link>
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The Republican candidate for the House of Delegates seat in the 51st District &#8212; Rich Anderson &#8212; and his staff deserve a round of applause.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:36 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Paul Nichols for delegate</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_paul_nichols_for_delegate/44548/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
I was hoping that in these tough economic times campaigns would focus solely on the issues and not start slinging mud.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:28 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Shame on the newspaper</title>
          <link>http://www2.insidenova.com/isn/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_shame_on_the_newspaper/44549/</link>
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Shame on you News &amp; Messenger! As a taxpayer I find your opinion of the controversy over ACORN appalling.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:16 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Our voices must be heard</title>
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Prince William County is updating the Environmental Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan now and I believe they need to hear our voices.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:42 EST</pubDate>
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The inability of our transportation system to move people from one place to another in Northern Virginia is a seemingly intractable problem.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:41 EST</pubDate>
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