Letters to the Editor 2007-2008

March 28, 2008

• Groups of Men Line Streets Again
• Former Officials Should Set Example
• Workers Congregate in Large Numbers
• Time to Move Past Illegal Aliens
• Taxpayer Ignorance is Costly to Town
• Council Actions Have Been Divisive

March 21, 2008

• John Bowman Will Ask Tough Questions
• Enforcement Works Over Appeasement for Laborers
• Supporting Downtown Development
• Tirrell Speaks to Divisiveness, Public Debate
• Writers Have Activist Histories
• Reject Republican Politics at Polls
• Finding Problems With Vice Mayor's Perspective on Budget
• Public Often Left Out of Council Deliberations

March 14, 2008

• Zicari Good Choice for RA Board
• County Board Irresponsible in Vote for Rail
• Wait to See Budget Before Criticizing
• Writer Challenges Husch to Be Civil
• Restoring Smart Town Financing
• Cyber Advisory List Selective
• Criticism Taints Public Servants
• Historical Campaign Signs Wanted

March 7, 2008

• School Boundary Process Needs Repair, Quickly
• Floyd Kidwell Remembered for Service
• Time to Focus on Future of Town
• School Board To Be Commended For Decision
• Vice Mayor Defends Web Site Service
• Questions for Candidates
• Council Supports Open Debate
• Mayor, Council Haven't Created Better Town
• Council Puts Town in Financial Risk
• Rust Responded to Inquiries

February 29, 2008

• ‘Unity' Message is Misplaced
• County Home Assessments Not Right
• Time to Remove Husch Web Link
• Poor Response from Delegate
• Don't be Divisive; Support Mayor, Council
• Support Mayor, Council for Re-Election
• School Board Should Stop Redistricting Plan for SL

February 22, 2008

• HPRB, Diamond Work Well on Hotel Plan
• Time for Unity
• Public Input Needed for Downtown's Future
• Reston Residents Not Always Best Critics

February 15, 2008

• HPRB Stands in Way of Downtown Development
• Time is Now to Abolish Town
• Legislators Should Change Rules
• Comments by Vice Mayor Divisive
• Re-elect Mayor DeBenedittis
• Diamond Plan is Smart Development
• School Sports Shouldn't Cost Students

February 8, 2008

• Rail Failure Lies With Political Leaders
• Add Tolls for Dulles Airport Road Users
• Time to Finish Plans for Fire Station
• Vote for Barack Obama
• Legislators Should Change House Rules
• Comments by Vice Mayor Divisive
• Re-elect Mayor DeBenedittis
• Barack Obama Receives Endorsement
  

February 1, 2008

• Chamber Urges Federal Support of Rail Project
• Development at What Cost?
• Better Choices for Downtown Development
• Difference in Immigration Debate

January 25, 2008

• Remember Freedom of Speech?
• Talking on Cell Phone, Driving Don't Mix
• Updating Cell Phone Laws Would Save Lives of Teens
• MLK Day a Success for Reston, Volunteers
• Reston Thrives, With No 'Shadow'

January 18, 2008

• Council Should Help Citizens Visualize Center
• Lawmakers Should Focus on Governing
• Hoping 2008 Election Not Like the Last
• Neighbor vs. Neighbor
• More Benefits Needed for EZ Pass Users
• South Lakes Student Upset at Negative Parents
• Looking Forward to South Lakes Education
• Del. Plum Needs to Explain Action on Wiehle Charter
  
• Giuliani Has Experience to Transform
• S.L. Parent Upset by Criticism

January 11, 2008

• Schools Should Teach, Not Move, Students
• Supervisors Should Show Leadership on Reston Heights
  
  

January 4, 2008

• RCA Endorses Call for Task Force on Governance
• Council Should Have Allowed 'Housing Counseling'

December 28, 2007

• Donahue Good Choice for County Planner
• Dorman Pleased With Boysko Appointment
• Plenty to Consider for Downtown
• Uniting Reston Students Not Necessary
• Quality of School Life Matters Most
• Gov. Kaine Doesn't Get Traffic Problems

December 21, 2007

• Role of Help Save Herndon Debatable
• Undocumented Worker is Illegal
• Liaison is Loss for Schools
• New Dranesville Supervisor’s Choice of Staff Puzzling
• Home Sale Tax Hits Sellers Hard
• Town Should Protect Rights of Children

December 14, 2007

• DuBois Bids Farewell
• School Planners Should Consider Drivers
• Boy Scouts Busy Selling Trees
• A Plea for Enforcement

December 7, 2007

• Kudos to Town's Recycling Program
• Troubled by School Change Process
• Virginia Has Conflicting History on Democracy
• Allow Right to Vote for ResTown

November 30, 2007

• Concerned About Israeli Issues
• HHS Band Director Thanks Supporters

November 23, 2007

• Disappointed by Giant Closing, News Coverage
• Stranded Shopper Finds Great Service
• Editorial on Schools Disappointing
• Proud of South Lakes High

November 16, 2007

• It's About Time Reston Woke Up
• A Worthy Experience
• Democrats Block Progress in Va.
• Thanks for Positive Messag

November 9, 2007

• Time to Honor Veterans
• Take Time to Recycle
• Democrats Block Progress in Va.
• Thanks for Positive Message

November 2, 2007

• Voters Have Good Choice This Year
• Reece Endorses Rust For 86th
• O’Reilly, Smith Endorse Donahue
• Rust is Man of Honor
• Waddell Endorses Rust
• Tirrells Endorse Rust
• DuBois Has Herndon's Interest at Heart
• Party Control Doesn't Matter
• Baise Not Good for Environment
• Make Changes in Richmond
• Editor's Comments Are Disservice to Readers
• Abuser Fees Are No Concern
• HHS Band Faces Boundary Changes

October 26, 2007

• Majority Matters Most in Election
• Democrats Will Create Sanctuary
• Donahue 'Magic' Won't Work
• Herring Right to Oppose Legislation
• Future of Education Hinges on Election
• Not Well Served by Repub. Leadership
• Minuteman Founder Thanks Volunteers
• Rust's Story is Familiar to Many

October 19, 2007

• Politicians Say the Darndest Things
• Help HHS by Attending Meetings
• Get Involved in HHS Boundary Change
• Herring Not Tough on Immigration
• Speeding is Not Exempted
• Rust Cleans Up; Donahue Next?
• Rust Fliers Divide, Insult Voters
• Donahue Supports Imm. Measures
• Donahue Has Good Record

• Incident Shows Hate in Herndon
• Act Blue is Valid Campaign Supporter
• Democrats Use A Scorched-Earth Policy
• Republican Literature Disgraceful
• Time to Close Sordid Chapter
• Web Shows Difference in Campaign Funding
• Cap Allows Reston to Evolve as Planned
• Sign Petition for Town Vote

October 5, 2007

• Town Works to Preserve Trees
• Troubled by Rust Campaign Message
• Writer Should Read Newspaper
• Town Council Removed Donahue
• Donahue Gets Cash From Developers, Too
• Enough is Enough
• Hudgins Has Record of Supporting Needy
• Thanks to Festival Supporters

September 28, 2007

• Gesture Was One Thing, Mud-Slinging Another
• Town Should be More Sensitive of Trees
• HHS Band Parents Thank the Community
• Dismayed by Politics in Del. Race
• Spring St. Area is Speed Trap
• Another Option for Lake Anne
• Thanks for Supporting Westfield Music

September 21, 2007

• Slow Down, Davis from Ohio
• Driver Speeds Past Own Limits
• Thanks for NatureFest Support
• Donahue Has Served Well
• Thanks for Donahue's Service
• Surprised at Negative Rust Message
• Beauty Leveled by Progress
• Show Feelings for Council When Voting
• Cash is Big Contributor to Immigration Problem
• Rust Campaign Distorts Challenger's Record
• Developers Fuel Rust Campaign
• Reston Town Idea is Sound
• Hudgins is Good Leader
  

September 14, 2007

• Town Speed Limits Too Low
• Herndon Now Respecting Law
• Reston Man Brings Down HOW Center
• A Sad Day for Town
• Remember the Benefits of HOW Center
• Shame on the Town
• Hold Del. Rust Accountable
• Thanks for Honoring Cdr. Herndon
• Let the People of Reston Have a Voice

September 7 , 2007

• Donahue Makes False Accusations Against Rust
• Previous Council Had Day Labor Plan Right
• 'Just Close It'
• Tired of Arguing About Immigration Debate
• Husch Has Inaccurate Understanding of Bill of Rights

August 31, 2007

• Proud of Mayor, Council's Work on Town Issues
• Minutemen Would Make Great Workers
• Town Must Hire Carefully at Site
• Not Too Late to Get County Support for Site
• Rust Bill Had Merit, Until Final Version
• Thanks to Herndon Attorneys

August 24 , 2007

• Donahue Tackles Tough Issues
• Herndon Faces Future Like L.A.
• Farewell to a Working Solution
• Donahue Strong on Transportation
• Fairfax Should Join Anti-Alien Movement
• Charity Cuts Reflect Poorly on Town

August 17 , 2007

• Reece Clarifies Position on Husch's Comments
• Husch's Comments Damage Town's Welfare
• Supporters of Site Don't Live Nearby
• How Will Town Manage Laborers Now?
• Years of Work Fading Away
• Donahue Flip-Flops on Abuser Fees
• Thanks for Kind Words

August 10 , 2007

• Town Needs Good Terms With County
• Pleased With Work of Council
• Attacks on Council 'Stunts'
• Officials Should Apologize to County
• Speech Not Just for ‘Majority'
• Baffled by Town Council's Actions
• Legal Workers Need Help
• HOW Center Can be Reborn as Economic Engine for All

August 3, 2007

• Town's Efforts Against Blight Paying Off
• Buying Habits Fuel Illegal Immigration
• Hypocrisy in Immigration Debate
• Herndon Should Respect Hazelton Ruling
• Husch's Statements Embarrassing
• Alabama Dr. Neighborhood is Great Place
• Dialogue of Mutual Respect Works Wonders
• Loudoun Can't Impose Conditions on Labor Site

July 27, 2007

• Is Mayor Hiding Behind Husch?
• Illegal Immigrants Weigh Down Services
• Immigrants Have Changed Neighborhoods
• Loudoun Decision is ‘Great Service'
• New Site Operator Needed
  

July 20, 2007

• Husch Letter Doesn't Reflect All Opinions
• County Doesn't Get Debate
• Sending the Wrong Message
• Protest New Driving Fines

July 13, 2007

• More Density For Lake Anne
  Loss of Trees Was a Shock
  
• Runnymede Garden Opens Thanks to Aides
  
• Editor Should Seek Facts on Closed Meetings
  
• Out-of-State Exemption for Fees Unacceptable
  
• Community Brings HHS Activities To Life
  
• Mayor Thanks Donahue for Service
  
• Fees for Bad Driving Have Been Lax
  
• Judge Law By Worst Reading
  
  
  
  July 6 , 2007
  

• New State Abuser Fees Affect the Worst

June 29, 2007

• Garden Tour Highlights Town's Best
• DuBois Shows Leadership in Rail Vote
• Reject Politics of Division
• High Density Not Solution for Lake Anne

June 22, 2007

• Checks Would Affect All Workers
• Food for Thought on Immigration
  

June 15, 2007

• Delgaudio Thanks Supporters
• Council Should Invest in Town's Future
• Park View Thanks Knights
• Random Act of Kindness
• Project Hope Should Check Workers' Backgrounds
• HOW Center Cooperated With Police

June 8, 2007

• Afraid of Losing Home in Sugarland Run
  
• Trust Staton to Protect Sterling
• 'Don't Fairfax Loudoun'
• Observer Should Have Named Soccer Star

June 1 , 2007

• Staton Critics Just Don't Get It
  
• Parent Thanks Schools for Teaching Sons
• Jack Ryan Will be Good for Broad Run
• Staton is Working to Protect Sterling
• Faith Groups Were Concerned About State Immigration Bill
• Staton Responds to Criticism of CPAM Change
• Am. Legion Post 150 Thankful for Restoration Help
• Thanks for Triathlon Support

May 25, 2007

• Don't Mix Town Issues
  
• Act of Kindness Earns Appreciation
  
• York Responds to Staton Plan
  
• Moose Helps Rescue Shepherds
  

May 18, 2007

• Sterling Delegate Thanks Supporters
  
• Time for Republican to Lead Immigration Change
  
• Town Should Work for Better Station Location
  
• Dubois Needs to Explain Station Stance
  
• Council Taking Wrong Path on Labor Site

May 11, 2007

• Fire Station Plan No Good for Neighbors
• Proposed Place for Fire Station is Poor Choice
• Other Options Better for New Fire Station
• More Gun Laws Won't Stop Criminals
• Republican Convention Brings Out Strongest Supporters
• Sterling Delegate Thanks Supporters

May 4, 2007

• Banning Bullets Eliminates Danger of Guns
• The Price of Our Gun Fetish
• Gun Lobby Tells Same Story
• U.S. 'Can do' Recycling
• Loudoun Sheriff Wrong on 287(g)
• Commuter Tax Moves D.C. in Wrong Direction
• Another Great Performance by Towne Singers

April 27, 2007

• Guns Aren't to Blame for Violence
• Gun Issues Letter Was Inaccurate
• Parents Thankful for Memories of Son
• Not Pleased with Official Reaction to Shootings
• Reflections of a Boy Scout
• Bill of Rights Protects Gun Owners
• Planners Shouldn't Assume the Best

April 20, 2007

• Shootings Bring Gun Issues to Front
• All Invited to Reston Tea Dance
• Discourse is Major Issue
• Unhappy With DelGaudio's Skate Views

April 13, 2007

• Husch Off the Mark on Donahue Comments
• Husch Needs to Get a Grip
• Good Planning Requires Citizens' Help
• Resolution Serves Only to Divide
• Husch's Personal Attack was Unwarranted
• Revitalization Will Keep Reston Moving Forward

April 6, 2007

• Vice Mayor Responds to Critics
• Work of Former Council Prevails in Constitutional Challenge
• Grateful for Tirrell's Leadership on Council
• Being Indifferent is Not the Solution
• Planners Need Public's Assistance in Preparing for Future

March 30, 2007

• Council is Mean-Spirited, Divisive
• ‘English Only’ Law Won’t Help People Learn
• Councilmen Intimidating to Speakers at Hearing
• Using Illegal Immigrant Labor Hurts You
  

March 23, 2007

• Sterlingfest Needs Support of Community
• Language Ordinance Sends Wrong Message
• Thanks for Supporting Visitor's Center
• Seller Tax Not Good Source of Road Cash
• Good Candidates in RA Election

March 16, 2007

• New Day Labor Approach is No Solution
• Immigrant Struggle is Same Today as in Past
• ICE Approval Will Help Town
• Clearview Elementary Thanks Guest Readers
• Town Needs More Details About 287(g)
• 287(g) Will Save Money, Make Town Safer
• ‘Seahawk Rising' Was Terrific Show
• Lynch Has Strong Roots in Community
• 4 Strong RA Candidates
• Burton is Asset to Reston
• Lynch is Good Choice
• Strong RA Candidates
• Leighton is Good Director
• Burton is Good Candidate

March 9, 2007

• Poll Worker Thanks Voters, Peers
• Time for Change in General Assembly

March 2, 2007

• Letters Should be Printed Fairly, Accurately
• Snowplowing Tips for VDOT
• Police Academy Good Resource for Citizens
• Meier, Hall Leave Big Shoes To Fill

Feb. 23, 2007

• A True Sense of Courage, Dignity, and Honor

Feb. 16, 2007

• Laws, Levels Complicate Immigration
• Room in Town for All
• Expand Your ‘Inner Circle'
• Voters Need Waters' Leadership
• Loudoun Teens, Parents Deserve More
• Back Ethics Pledge With Action

Feb. 9 , 2007

• Private Security Integral to Aiding Public Safety Officers
• Support Direction of Town Council

Feb. 2, 2007

• Despite Methods, Taplin is Patriot
• Myths Distort Law, Life
• Opinions Helpful to Town
• Correction to Last Letter
• Residents Opposed to High Density Plan
• Ashburn Ruritan Needs Help

Jan. 26, 2007

• Labor Site Meets Federal Law
• No Respect for Citizen Input
• Time to Stop Fugitives
• Turn Your Back on Minuteman's Divisiveness
• 'American' as Ethnic Group?
• Husch Misleads Public About Social Services
• Husch: Making Progress or Managing Perception?
• 287g, Not Ordinance, Key to Solution
• Fed. Training Will Make Streets Safer
• Investing in Roads is Better than Debt
• Black Stoops to Untruths
• Thanks to Community for Help with Girls Gym. Meet

Jan. 19, 2007

• Needs of All Citizens Count for Council
• DuBois Thankful for Shoe Donations
• Opinions Supported by Federal Law
• O'Reilly Defends Talk with Tirrell

Jan. 12, 2007

• Resurrection is Central to Episcopal Belief
• Rector Answers Critics of Episcopalian Church
• Council Has 'NIMBY' Attitude For Labor Site
• Town Loses Great Citizen
• Bush Has Damaged Nation
• Check Facts About Labor Site Yourself
• Christians Should Show Mercy

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