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          <title>Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 10</title>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 10
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          <title>Being called a liberal is nothing to be ashamed of</title>
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The enablers and defenders of the conservative movement in this country speak of liberals with contempt and scorn.
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          <title>A walk down memory lane</title>
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What seemed an easy cleanup task became a blast from the past
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Financial crisis precipitated by Democrats</title>
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Republicans tried more than a dozen times to fix the problems with Fannie and Freddie
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          <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: You are registered, now vote!</title>
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The rush to become qualified to vote is further proof that Culpeper County residents want their voices heard in the November election.


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          <title>Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 9</title>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 9
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          <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:48:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>We may leave country unstable</title>
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Did the U.S. troop &#8216;surge&#8217; in Iraq make things better or worse?
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          <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Some questions about work on Bus. 29 roadway</title>
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I have been observing the construction activities on Bus. 29 since its inception. It is hardly avoidable, as that is my route into town each day.&nbsp;
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: McCain tends to shoot from the hip</title>
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A willingness to seek counsel and to wisely consider decisions is needed in a president
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          <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Cases were resolved in the best way</title>
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Taxpayers were well served with the recent resolution of two court cases involving people in positions of public trust.
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          <title>Door&#45;to&#45;door salesperson was rude and pushy</title>
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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.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 8</title>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 8
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Don&#8217;t be fooled again with McCain&#45;Palin</title>
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Republican candidates do not care about the issues that matter to most Americans
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Spotlight shines on four residents</title>
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Locals deserve acclaim for achievements and charity.

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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>The Virginia State Fair</title>
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I may be a fuddy-duddy, but just point me toward the free stuff
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Culpeper Living, photos very good</title>
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Every morning, I look forward to the photos in the classified section of the Star-Exponent.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>The radical Obama and Biden</title>
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Democratic ticket is far too liberal for majority of Americans
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          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 7</title>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 7
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          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>McCain&#8217;s latest accusation seems a desperate one</title>
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I am sorry that Sen. McCain is making this campaign into a campaign of lies; it makes him look foolish and desperate.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Private meetings should not be held too often</title>
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To all those currently in &#8212; and those who may seek &#8212; public office, always remember that you are conducting the people&#8217;s business, not your own.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: McCain is best to lead American troops</title>
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GOP presidential candidate has shown the ability to balance military policy and strategy
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          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: County should OK position of fire marshal</title>
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Establishing a fire marshal position within the county&#8217;s building department makes sense.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: These classes make going to school fun</title>
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Culpeper schools have been in the news recently for some great programs and successful test scores.


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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Debates hardly &#8216;must&#45;see&#8217; TV</title>
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If you&#8217;re anything like me, you&#8217;re just watching for the fireworks
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: So, here&#8217;s how I really feel on guns</title>
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Sandra Drown&#8217;s letter Sept. 25 prompts a clarification of my letter Sept. 20 regarding columnist Gordon Meriwether&#8217;s representation of the recent Town Council meeting.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Obama&#8217;s origin of birth has been vetted</title>
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Regarding the letter Sept. 26 from Martha Dudley titled &#8220;Media should check Obama&#8217;s birth certificate,&#8221; the media already has done so.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>John, Sara Bossong helped save my life</title>
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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.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 6</title>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 6
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: We will weather the tough economy</title>
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The economic future looks bleak, but we will get through it.
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          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Let&#8217;s return to faithfulness</title>
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Adhering to the concept should be a part of our daily lives
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          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Panama John</title>
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In Martha Dudley&#8217;s letter Sept. 26 (&#8220;Media should check Obama&#8217;s birth certificate&#8221;), she forgot to say John McCain was not born in the United States; in fact, he was born in Panama Canal Zone.
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          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 5</title>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 5
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          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Get your stories straight, folks</title>
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I think these Republicans should get their stories straight, if they are indeed capable of telling the truth.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Time is ripe for Obama presidency</title>
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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.&nbsp;
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Property rights must trump hunters&#8217; rights</title>
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This is in response to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries&#8217; recent study on hunting with hounds, which can be found at dgif.
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          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Election 2008</title>
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The deadline is approaching
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          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Cantor ignores the voters</title>
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Congressman pushed aside conservatism with bailout deal
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Bush economic policies causing real problems</title>
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The $700 billion pricetag for a government rescue bill might be a little difficult for most folks to comprehend, and I&#8217;ll admit the various details of the legislation have me scratching my head.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Once Obama is elected, we will not have to worry about working or making choices
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Wine on the mind of many this week</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_wine_on_the_mind_of_many_this_week/22170/</link>
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Leave it to the sweet, delicious nectar that is wine to bring Culpeper closer together with our Korean brothers; there&#8217;s reason to whine when our wine aficionado leaves his shop.


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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 4
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>The pets send their thanks</title>
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We at Southridge and Mountain View apartments want to thank the Star-Exponent for your support during our &#8220;Pet Parade and Swim.&#8221;


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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/cantors_bailout_plan_wont_work/22073/</link>
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U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Richmond, is a fourth-term congressman who started when Bush took office.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/lawn_care_aid_is_needed_in_the_us/22072/</link>
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Amid all of the partisan bickering of this election season, it is necessary to mention an issue that affects millions of American families. 


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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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It&#8217;s no longer &#8216;Cornfield High,&#8217; but for us it will always be home
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:49:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: And you&#8217;ll pay for this how?</title>
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Politicians are losing focus on the runaway national debt and overburdened taxpayers
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Culpeper has bonded after tragedy</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_culpeper_has_bonded_after_tragedy/22069/</link>
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 We&#8217;re proud of the community for its response to the Dr. Cook vigil and Orndorff memorial.

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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 2
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Now is the time to put their country first</title>
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There is no room for political posturing and partisan gamemanship in bailout vote
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Doggone good times here in Culpeper</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_doggone_good_times_here_in_culpeper/22017/</link>
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A hoedown, a parade, a swim and the opportunity to cheer up folks are among the positive things that have been happening with our four-legged friends recently.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>The witches of West Street</title>
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When I bought my little house on South West Street my realtor, Janet Holden, told me there are two days this house is very special &#8212; the 4th of July, because you can watch the fireworks from the front yard, and Halloween, which attracts 500-plus kids to my porch.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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The media has the authority to not print known falsehoods. This election seems to have produced more than normal &#8212;on both sides.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Lawmakers must approve funds to restore economy</title>
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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.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Palin is not really a maverick</title>
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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.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:48:01 EDT</pubDate>
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I must take issue with the many misstatements in Mr. Sanford&#8217;s Sept. 24 letter (&#8220;It&#8217;s time for some honesty from GOP&#8221;).
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          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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There&#8217;s plenty of blame to go around for both the Democrats and the Republicans
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          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon, Oct. 1
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          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Tradition and history alive in Culpeper</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_tradition_and_history_alive_in_culpeper/21954/</link>
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Tradition, history and a nod toward the future highlight recent contributions of people in our area.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Checking out banned books</title>
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Some of history&#8217;s most famous titles have come under protest 
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          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Is history about to repeat itself?</title>
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Well, folks, it appears we have nothing to fear after all.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:46:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Don&#8217;t allow the Democrats to steal your freedom</title>
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Have we changed our minds about what we want as Americans?&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Today&#8217;s woes require balanced solutions</title>
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If we&#8217;re not careful, an already bloated federal government could grow even larger
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          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon, Sept
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          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:41:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Please check your firearm at the door</title>
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There is merit in Gordon Meriwether&#8217;s suggestion to prohibit guns at local government meetings.

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          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Congress should have acted on McCain&#8217;s advice 21/2 years ago
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          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Poll question didn&#8217;t do justice to the situation at CCHS</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/poll_question_didnt_do_justice_to_the_situation_at_cchs/21862/</link>
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My wife pointed out a poll question the Star-Exponent had posted on its Web site. The question posted was &#8220;Should the Culpeper County School Board spend up to $2.5 million per year for several years to renovate Culpeper County High School?&#8221;
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: If a search firm is what it takes, go for it</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/op_ed/article/our_view_if_a_search_firm_is_what_it_takes_go_for_it/21861/</link>
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The hiring of a search firm to find a superintendent is an unfortunate necessity for the School Board.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <description><![CDATA[
Editorial Cartoon, Sept. 29
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: American dream out of reach for most of us</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/article/how_i_see_it_american_dream_out_of_reach_for_most_of_us/21863/</link>
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I read the Sept. 19 article on the program to help people get Section 8 housing (&#8220;Hundreds &#8216;buy hope&#8217;&#8221;). It was a great article. It shows people that, whatever your needs are, sometimes there is help. Often, though, people just fail to do anything to get that help.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:44:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Bailout: all trick, no treat</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/columnists/article/bailout_all_trick_no_treat/21864/</link>
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Dumping the nation&#8217;s candy bowls into the hands of bullies
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Being a snitch is not popular</title>
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However, it is very important to tell the truth no matter what 
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          <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:49:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Bigoted comment challenged me to print Obama items</title>
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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: &#8220;You must not value your life, sir.&#8221; 
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          <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:46:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Obama&#8217;s past raises a lot of questions</title>
          <link>http://www.starexponent.com/cse/news/opinion/article/how_i_see_it_obamas_past_raises_a_lot_of_questions/21829/</link>
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Recently Robert Legge wrote a column against Sarah Palin concerning the &#8220;bridge&#8221; and earmarks (&#8220;Questions need to be asked, Sept. 18&#8221;).&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Editorial Cartoon, Sept. 28</title>
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Editorial Cartoon, Sept. 28
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          <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Town is right to challenge petitions</title>
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With the town&#8217;s future hanging in the balance, we need to make sure the consolidation petitioning process was conducted properly.

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          <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>When Satan goes fishing</title>
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Fishing may be the typical American pastime but in the spiritual world it has deadly consequences.
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          <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Main Street in Culpeper</title>
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Residents don&#8217;t expect Congress to resolve financial crisis
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Meriwether&#8217;s column was an exaggeration</title>
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Mr. Meriwether&#8217;s recent column about out-of-town bullies &#8220;brandishing&#8221; firearms at a Town Council meeting was a total exaggeration and showed his selective interpretation (&#8220;Town Council trick or treat,&#8221; Sept. 18).&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
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I am writing to respond to a recent issue of the week concerning the renovations to Culpeper County High School (&#8220;CCHS needs to undergo makeover,&#8221; Sept. 22).&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:56:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Media should check Obama&#8217;s birth certificate</title>
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It looks like a cloud of Palin Derangement Syndrome has enveloped our Democrat friends.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: A federal bailout isn&#8217;t a good solution</title>
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This financial crisis started with neighbors borrowing from neighbors at the local banks that acted as intermediaries.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon, Sept. 27
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Chiles&#8217; Emmy for autism film is well deserved</title>
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Perrin Chiles makes Culpeper proud as he brings home an &#8220;Outstanding Nonfiction Special &#8221;Emmy for his movie &#8220;Autism: The Musical.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon, Sept. 26
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Stop the buyout</title>
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We must rally to stop this buyout madness.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Socialism has worked well in many countries</title>
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I am really surprised at one of the recent letters to the editor.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:58:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Culpeper does need more options in grocery stores</title>
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I wholeheartedly agree with those who feel Culpeper is lacking a decent grocery store.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:55:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Sharman needs to be less biased in his columns</title>
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I am writing in reference to J. Michael Sharman&#8217;s weekly columns in the Star-Exponent.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Making my own &#8216;bucket list&#8217;</title>
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Sometimes the most important things in life can&#8217;t be bought 
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Don&#8217;t expect real change from Obama</title>
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In regard to Mr. Cerillo&#8217;s eloquent listing of the Democrats&#8217; talking points, I believe that some major facts were not included (&#8220;Obama best option to unite the country,&#8221; Sept. 9):
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Teamwork paid off during ICE sweep</title>
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Local officials deserve credit for finding what appears to be an effective process for dealing with a   criminal element within the local illegal immigrant population.


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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HOW I SEE IT: Jenkins explains his gun ordinance vote</title>
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As a member of the Town Council, I did not support the recently proposed regulations on firing guns in town.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:48:01 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon, Sept. 25 
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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>&#8216;Where&#8217;s the beef&#8217; on &#8216;change&#8217;?</title>
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Be sure you know what presidential candidates are offering
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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Law&#45;abiding citizens no threat</title>
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If you look at the history of journalism, you will see  reporters who have risked life and limb to chronicle wars.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Ban on handguns could also affect law enforcement</title>
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It really concerns me how many people are ready to make rules that affect everyone else without considering the full effect of their prohibitions.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Toting a gun at council meeting is not necessary</title>
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I am in complete agreement with Mr. Meriwether&#8217;s Sept. 18 column, although his attempt at humor may have offended some northern Virginians.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>OUR VIEW: Expansion of library is much needed</title>
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Culpeper County Library&#8217;s expansion is needed for one of the area&#8217;s best resources; Welcome to new head of LOC-Packard campus.

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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Editorial Cartoon, Sept. 24
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          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:49:00 EDT</pubDate>
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