May 11, 2008Discuss Sunday's editorialsA map to bypass the gridlock Virginia lawmakers will get another shot June 23 to find a way to fund transportation projects. Unless a majority of House delegates are willing to stand up to Speaker Bill Howell, this session will do nothing more than color them three-time losers. Rethinking ethanol The same day U.S. senators were holding hearings about whether the government had made a mistake in promoting the use of grain-based ethanol for fuel, a Southwest Virginia company announced it would spend $300 million building four new ethanol plants. The plants would use barley rather than corn as a fuel source, but the repercussions are similar. NRV Current editorial Developers ask governments to rezone land all the time, so the Reese Family Limited Partnership's request that Montgomery County rezone 228 acres is typical. The board of supervisors must decide whether putting more houses in that rural part of the county makes sense. Supervisors should not rush to a decision given serious questions raised about whether there's enough water in the ground to support the development. Discuss Radmacher's columnHarris sails off into the sunset Nelson Harris is a good person who genuinely cares about Roanoke. He had a compelling vision for the city's future and worked to make that vision reality. But under his mayoral leadership, Roanoke City Council acted more like the Soviet Politburo than a small city democracy. Discuss Trejbal's column on votingAllow Virginians to vote by mail Before Tuesday, I had not voted at a polling place since the first time I cast a ballot. Last week, I confronted the voting machine. The experience did not impress. Discuss Sunday's New River ForumMount Woody doesn't hurt anyone Based upon my experiences living in the Oak Tree Townhomes subdivision in Christiansburg, recent attacks on Roger Woody seem unfair. My husband and I have lived here for more than four years, love our townhouse and the convenience of the neighborhood, and have found Woody and his staff to be responsible and always helpful. Mock car crash nothing to laugh at I am responding to the article regarding the mock DUI crash, "Shattered Dreams," at Christiansburg High School ("High school students witness mock car crash," May 3). I am very disappointed that the reporter and The Roanoke Times focused their coverage of the crash on some who thought it was something laughable. Read today's letters here. Discuss Sunday's local commentaryAll is not well for U.S. moms I am saddened by the realization that even though the United States spends more money and routinely practices intensive medical management of childbirth, we continue to rank near the bottom of industrialized countries in infant and maternal mortality rates, and are experiencing rising preterm births. With all the money we spend and intensive medical management, there is a big problem with our outcomes. Why do we have such dismal statistics? Statistics in this case are in fact the lives and well- being of women and infants. Strong candidate to emerge from long campaign The negative campaigning is tearing the party apart! Hillary is tearing the party apart! Hillary must go! Really? Is what you hear over and over on cable news true? The current competition for the nomination actually gives Democrats a real and better chance at bringing an enlightened statesman or stateswoman to the helm and taking back the White House. Read today's letters here. Sunday open thread"My theory that belongs to me is as follows. (clear throat) This is how it goes. The next thing I'm going to say is my theory. Ready? " What's your theory today? May 10, 2008Discuss Saturday's editorialsShort takes Discuss Saturday's commentary and lettersHere's looking at you, Mom Read Saturday's letters here. |
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