Another look at rezoning might be warranted
      Work commitments prevent me from attending Manalapan Township Committee meetings. As a result, I rely on local newspapers to stay on top of things. As an alternative, I visited a particular local paper's online forum as well as some well known local blogs. I was disgusted by the vitriol that the online material contained.
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Public needs to be aware of play's message
      Iam writing to you because I am wondering if the general public is aware of the real message of the play "The Vagina Monologues." I believe many get caught up in the emotions of the title and fail to look beyond it. Domestic and emotional violence is the central theme of this play. Proceeds from the play help to build safe houses for women all over the world.
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Attacks on politicians are taken to a new level on the Internet
      Former Manalapan Mayor George Spodak makes a point about defamation of individuals on the Internet discouraging people from entering public service ("Defamatory Online Posts Rile Former Public Official," News Transcript, Feb. 20, 2008).
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Keeping horses in N.J. essential for better quality of life
      This is a response to John Filipek's letter regarding the horse racing industry in New Jersey ("Time for Horse Racing Industry to Face Reality," News Transcript, Letters to the Editor, Feb. 13, 2008). Mr. Filipek, I speak three languages; have worked as an office manager, in sales and in child care.
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Losing horse industry would help cripple N.J. economy
      With all due respect to John Filipek's opinion regarding the horse racing industry ("Time for Horse Racing Industry to Face Reality," News Transcript, Letters to the Editor, Feb. 13, 2008), his statement both frightened and saddened me, and I hope it is not one shared by the majority.
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New cell phone law in vehicles takes effect on March 1
      On March 1 a new state law regarding cell phone use behind the wheel goes into effect. It prohibits drivers from using a handheld cell phone and makes doing so a primary offense - which means police can stop and ticket solely for that reason. The law also prohibits drivers from text messaging while driving.
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