Trading residents' safety for leaf collection
      It is an overused cliché to claim that the founding fathers of our great country would be turning over in their graves with the result of their creation. In fact some would claim they rest comfortably knowing that America is an evolving set of ideas and it survives and grows because of that very concept.
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Rep. Rush Holt is working to benefit his constituents
      I could not disagree more with Paul Schlaflin's comments about immigration and his characterization of Rep. Rush Holt, D- 12th District, ("Constituent Says Holt's Views Are Off-Base," News Transcript, May 13).
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Local letter carriers appreciate support for annual food drive
      On behalf of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 924, I would like to extend gratitude to all the patrons of the Freehold and Marlboro post offices who participated in the annual NALC National Food Drive on May 9.
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County counsel explains issues surrounding COPS grant
      In view of the recent letters that have been written regarding the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office making an application for a federal Community Oriented Police (COPS) grant, it is important to provide a factual and accurate statement of what has taken place.
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Public encouraged to support Heart Association event
      As a local cardiologist and resident here at the Jersey Shore, it never ceases to amaze me with the talent, dedication and passion that Monmouth and Ocean county residents and businesses have to helping both our local community and our nation.
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Immigrants have a history of making a contribution
      In reply to the letter to the editor from Paul Schlaflin in May 13 News Transcript ("Constituent Says Holt's Views Are Off-Base"), I would like to strongly disagree. If Mr. Schlaflin knew the history of our country, he would know that with the exception of the native Americans, all of us are either immigrants or descendants of immigrants.
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Immigrants came to the United States for right reasons
      I am writing to you because I object to a letter from Paul Schlaflin ("Constituent Says Holt's Views Are Off-Base," News Transcript, Letters to the Editor, May 13). In my opinion his letter is hateful, biased and bigoted. What this gentleman fails to realize is that this country is inhabited by people who came here to have a better life for them and their descendants.
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Soldier awaits fate for refusing to kill people in battle
      In a recent newspaper article it was reported that Pfc. Daniel Marble of Seaside Heights went Absent Without Leave (AWOL) after finishing basic training with the Army. His reasoning: "I am simply not capable of taking a life, I don't want to kill someone and live with that for the rest of my life.
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Nuclear power is the answer to U.S. energy dilemma
      Much has been spoken about the need to expand wind and solar power generation. If those two areas are expanded in a large scale, the total energy contribution for us in the United States will be far less than 5 percent of our total energy needs.
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