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Trump settlement

Dear Editor, I believe the best way for America to deal with the Trump fiasco dividing America would be to not allow Trump to run for President ever again. It would be best if Trump himself took Lyndon Johnson’s 1968 way out: “I shall not seek, nor shall I accept my party’s nomination for President...” But I doubt that will ever happen. So we must invoke the 14th Amendment, Section three of the Constitution to disallow Trump from running for President (or any other Federal position). Section three prohibits anyone who has previously taken an oath of office ...

Please support our drug-free students

Dear Editor, Several years ago, wanting to prevent the use of drugs by children in our county, the then Martins Ferry Police Chief, John McFarland initiated a program in Belmont County that would provide Middle school and High School students an incentive to staying drug free. The original program, although it was a great program, had a large overhead cost that the committee at the time thought was too expensive for students and thus prevented them from signing up as many families who couldn’t afford the $20 fee at the time. As a result, the committee members hit the streets ...

Seven Years

Dear Editor, I was speaking at a church the other night that mankind is making massive strides in the field of technology but at the same time it is devolving into an anarchistic, self-loving, self destroying, immoral mess. Many in this country are now self absorbed sheep being led to the slaughter by political and corporate totalitarian elites who will tell you how to live, eat, dress, vote, etc. The biggest challenge to these so-called “saviors” of the new world order are conservative believers in the Bible and the Constitution. The outsiders called Christians. Let me ask ...

The dollar

Dear Editor, The American “dollar” is being played by our adversaries. It is plain to see monies feed to political parties, universities, fringe groups (etc.), by China, Russia, Saudi Arabia (and others) is being used to foot the bill these nations want paid to control American direction. I don’t mention any particular political party as it is happening in plain sight with little attention or resistance. It seems the dollar talks to the Royalty of Darkness. Less change, the world monetary system will go to the highest bidder. America’s printer will run out of ink when ...

Billionaires

Dear Editor, According to the Columbus (AP) — the effort against Issue 1, called one person one vote — raised $14.8 million in contributions while the coalition supporting the measure, called Protect our Constitution, received $4.8 million. Take note, the big money and big change — is billionaire activists from out of state and country, are willing to spend more of their own money to enact their radical agenda — to take our rights away. These doomsday shenanigans that has played out in other states has now come to Ohio. You can bet your bottom dollar that the side ...

Help for mental health available

Dear Editor, July 16 marked one year since our nation transitioned to 988, the easy-to-remember, nationwide mental health crisis helpline. This number connects callers with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). Congress designated 988 in 2020 and as a part of the federal government’s commitment to addressing the mental health crisis in America, unprecedented federal resources have been invested to scale up crisis centers in support of 988. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365, connecting those experiencing a ...