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Today's Opinions

  • June 29, 2011: Our readers write

    Flouride protection
    Kentucky law states that communities with a population of 1,500 or more must have their public water systems fluoridated.  Therefore, 99.6 percent of public water systems are fluoridated in Kentucky.
    Public health officials have recommended that fluoridated tap water not be used to create infant formula. This can cause a toxic overdose of fluoride in infants, causing fluoride poisoning.  This can lead to tooth discoloration, neurological harm and other long-term problems.

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  • Joining chorus of praise for Saunders Springs expansion

    Expansion of the Saunders Springs Nature Preserve is a wonderful opportunity for Radcliff, Fort Knox and the entire area.

    The park off Wilson Road was described quite explicitly by Col. Rick Schwartz, the Fort Knox garrison commander during last week’s announcement of a no-cost lease allowing Radcliff access to 73 acres adjacent to the present park. Schwartz said the post-community partnership will provide additional “soft comfortable places for families to come and to enjoy the weather and the terrain.”

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  • June 28, 2011: Our readers write

    Meth puts Hardin County’s residents at risk
    Methamphetamine is an extremely dangerous drug, yet there are some people in Hardin County who choose to forego the associated risks in order to not only utilize, but manufacture it as well.  Because of meth’s highly addictive nature, a single use can lead to dependence, as well as a blighted future attempting to obtain and manufacture enough to sustain the insatiable desire for the original euphoric sensation.

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  • June 28, 2011: Our readers write

    Meth puts Hardin County’s residents at risk
    Methamphetamine is an extremely dangerous drug, yet there are some people in Hardin County who choose to forego the associated risks in order to not only utilize, but manufacture it as well.  Because of meth’s highly addictive nature, a single use can lead to dependence, as well as a blighted future attempting to obtain and manufacture enough to sustain the insatiable desire for the original euphoric sensation.

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  • Elizabethtown revises Freeman Lake limits

    The issue: Work at Freeman Lake
    Our view: Give and take will work

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  • June 27, 2011: Our readers write

    Democrat conundrum
    During the year of creating Obamanoncare — you’ll get coverage, but not necessarily care — the Democrats and President Barack Obama did not budge one inch or even consult or meet with Republicans. Now they rail against Republicans for not wanting to compromise on the debt limit situation. After destroying the economy by overspending and overregulating, they don’t want others to repair it.

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  • June 26, 2011: Our readers write

    End the war, not just the surge
    I am happy to see that U.S. troops are starting to move out of Afghanistan, but the pace is too slow.
    Nine years after the 2001 invasion there are 250,000 foreign forces in Afghanistan.  100,000 U.S. troops, 50,000 NATO troops and 100,000 Pentagon paid contractors.  It is a high water mark that should never be approached again.
    Last year Afghanistan experienced the largest number of civilian casualties since the war began.

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  • To do or not to do on the 'dieway'

    The issue: Plan for U.S. 31W
    Our view: A possible wrong turn

    After years of study and consideration, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently released its draft of an access management plan for U.S. 31W in Hardin County. The plan is to “restrict median access” on a 10-mile stretch connecting Elizabethtown and Radcliff.

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