Albany Herald

Albany Herald Letters Policy

July 5, 2012

The Albany Herald's In My View column on the editorial page is an open forum for Herald readers to write about what's on their mind. Click on the headline above to read the requirements for submitting letters. (Includes link for submitting your letter.)

Pending reunion reminder of the good old days

Letter to the editor

In a letter to the editor, David D. Moncrief of Albany says that pending reunion is a reminder of the good old days.

Mindset change needed for cleaner roadways

Letter to the editor

In a letter to the editor, Bill Bates of Albany says that mindset change is needed for cleaner roadways.

Mental health treatments medieval

Letter to the editor

In a letter to the editor, Edward Schweikert of Albany says that mental health treatments are medieval.

Country's currency must support itself

Letter to the editor

In a letter to the editor, Dan Kersey of Albany says that a country's currency must support itself.

War leaves tragedy in wake

In a letter to the editor, Leon E. Modeste of Albany says that war leaves tragedy in wake.

Obamacare, minimum wage complaints overblown

Letter to the editor

So, many companies are complaining about Obamacare and a rise in the minimum wage. Businesses keep repeating that they are going to close their business if and when Obama care comes in. I have heard the same negative comments for over 50 years.

Big spenders want to tax Internet pruchases

Letter to the editor

On Feb.14, 2012 big government spenders in the U.S. Senate introduced S.336 “The National Internet Tax Mandate,” deceitfully labeled “The Market Place Fairness Act.” It would tax Internet sales. If this bill is enacted, big spending state governors of both the Democratic and Republican parties would work with the IRS to implement a state sales tax on all merchandise purchased online. Big spending governors are running their states into bankruptcy. Instead of reducing spending, they want the IRS to force you and I to bail them out with new Internet taxes.

Medical professionals deserving of praise

Letter to the editor

I want to thank Phoebe Putney Hospital, the ER staff, the ICC staff, Dr. Brown, Dr. Kelly, William, and the ambulance crew from Phoebe-Worth. My wife, Elizabeth, had a stroke on Saturday afternoon and was transported, by the ambulance crew from Phoebe-Worth, from our home in Worth County to Phoebe within 45 minutes of our phone call.

Pet partner teams bring smiles to faces

Letter to the editor

Perhaps you’ve seen them in hospital halls or while visiting a friend in a nursing home: human and animal teams bringing smiles and comfort to those who need it most.

Programs bring focus on help for mental illness

Letter to the editor

According to the National Institute for Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov), over 90 percent of those who die by suicide have a mental health disorder, diagnosed or undiagnosed, or a substance addiction disorder, often both. Preventing suicide prior to a crisis involves more knowledge in the community about mental health, more education about the signs of mental health disorders and more understanding of effective treatment and recovery.