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September 19, 2007

Backtalk 09/18/2007

NEVER POPULAR: When Democrats refer to Iraq as an "unpopular war" isn't that an oxymoron? When is a war popular? We shouldn't be playing politics with a dire fact of life. Read the history books and see what happens to the weak. Are we next?

Groton

NO TOLERANCE: The Sun editorial of Saturday, Sept. 15, "NFL has unfairly tainted Patriots" implies that it is OK for the Patriots to cheat because other NFL teams have done the same. The Sun is sending the wrong message. The supposition that "other NFL violators were left off the hook" does not excuse dishonesty. Young people need role models that convey uncompromised integrity. The Sun should rethink its position and advocate zero tolerance for such behavior.

Tyngsboro

A SAD LOSS: Kelly Page, we will miss you. You were truly a family guy and someone who would do anything asked of you. I know we will miss you and your great southern sense of humor. Your "brothers" will indeed take care of Kate and the girls, don't worry.

Westford

THINKING OF PAUL: I never met Paul Sullivan, but I was always grateful to him for taking time on his radio show to say some nice words about my late husband who passed away from lung cancer in 1998. I only wish I could have heard those words, but I was attending my husband's funeral while Paul's show was on. But the many people who came up to me after to tell me what Paul had said lifted my heart. Please know that my thoughts are with Paul's wife and family at this time of great sorrow.
Dotty McGarry, Dracut

GOOD DECISION: I'm happy to see that the majority of the City Council approved the extension of City Manager Lynch's contract. He's doing a terrific job. Unfortunately, however, the vote wasn't unanimous, as it should have been. Unfortunately, we still have a small group of nay-sayers on the City Council.

Lowell

CONSIDER TEWKSBURY: If Lowell doesn't want Bernie Lynch anymore, maybe Tewksbury should take him. He'd straighten out the budget problem for us.

Tewksbury

ON TARGET: I loved Dennis Whitton's article about Holliston and Tyngsboro in the football program. I agree with him that Tyngsboro is going to need some help this year coming into the DCL.

Westford

TICKET THEM: I wish the Billerica police would ticket all the illegally parked cars on Station Street. They'd make a fortune.

Billerica

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Posted by Admin at September 19, 2007 9:12 AM