This week someone rang my doorbell at 8 p.m. A college-age kid handed me a bottle of dishwashing detergent and said it was a free gift. He then gave me a spiel about some company giving him money for college if he could just show me something.

Every morning, I look forward to the photos in the classified section of the Star-Exponent.

I am sorry that Sen. McCain is making this campaign into a campaign of lies; it makes him look foolish and desperate.

To all those currently in — and those who may seek — public office, always remember that you are conducting the people’s business, not your own.

Regarding the letter Sept. 26 from Martha Dudley titled “Media should check Obama’s birth certificate,” the media already has done so.

I would like to thank two very special people: Mr. John Bossong and his lovely wife, Sara. They still believe people are what come first.

In Martha Dudley’s letter Sept. 26 (“Media should check Obama’s birth certificate”), she forgot to say John McCain was not born in the United States; in fact, he was born in Panama Canal Zone.

I think these Republicans should get their stories straight, if they are indeed capable of telling the truth.

Sen. John McCain has had more than 25 years and President George W. Bush has had eight years to make sure that the safety and well being of Americans came first.

The $700 billion pricetag for a government rescue bill might be a little difficult for most folks to comprehend, and I’ll admit the various details of the legislation have me scratching my head.

We at Southridge and Mountain View apartments want to thank the Star-Exponent for your support during our “Pet Parade and Swim.”

U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Richmond, is a fourth-term congressman who started when Bush took office.

Amid all of the partisan bickering of this election season, it is necessary to mention an issue that affects millions of American families.

The media has the authority to not print known falsehoods. This election seems to have produced more than normal —on both sides.

It was a dark day in our history when the House of Representatives on Monday voted against the joint administration and congressional effort to stabilize the financial markets.

Do you think Sarah Palin is a maverick? Last year, she supported opening Pebble Mine adjacent to and endangering the salmon run in Bristol Bay.

I must take issue with the many misstatements in Mr. Sanford’s Sept. 24 letter (“It’s time for some honesty from GOP”).

Well, folks, it appears we have nothing to fear after all.

Have we changed our minds about what we want as Americans?

My wife pointed out a poll question the Star-Exponent had posted on its Web site. The question posted was “Should the Culpeper County School Board spend up to $2.5 million per year for several years to renovate Culpeper County High School?”

Recently, my lady friend and I were at a local auto repair shop to drop off a tire that needed replacement.
As I was unloading the blown-out tire and rim from our truck, an older gentleman, several years my senior, approached me and said: “You must not value your life, sir.”

Mr. Meriwether’s recent column about out-of-town bullies “brandishing” firearms at a Town Council meeting was a total exaggeration and showed his selective interpretation (“Town Council trick or treat,” Sept. 18).

I am writing to respond to a recent issue of the week concerning the renovations to Culpeper County High School (“CCHS needs to undergo makeover,” Sept. 22).

It looks like a cloud of Palin Derangement Syndrome has enveloped our Democrat friends.

We must rally to stop this buyout madness.

I am really surprised at one of the recent letters to the editor.

I wholeheartedly agree with those who feel Culpeper is lacking a decent grocery store.

I am writing in reference to J. Michael Sharman’s weekly columns in the Star-Exponent.

As a member of the Town Council, I did not support the recently proposed regulations on firing guns in town.

If you look at the history of journalism, you will see reporters who have risked life and limb to chronicle wars.