Opinion
Letter to the Editor for Nov. 19, 2009
Response to ‘irked’
The writer who is irked by the alcohol proposal needs to stop and consider a few things.
Others of your own faith are unsure that the Bible supports your church’s position on abstinence. William Paul Franks, licensed minister of Assemblies of God, holds that: “This position brings unwanted division among the church and unneeded confusion to those that do not yet believe in Christ as Lord.”
Instead of using Cuney as an example of the benefits of local alcohol sales, a truer picture would be gained by looking at Lufkin and Rusk.
Upstanding, community-minded individuals with the intent of improving Jacksonville formed “Progress Jacksonville,” not “morally bankrupt” people.
“Judge not ...”
I will be glad to make my own decisions concerning my morality and to buy alcohol in my hometown. If you call me “morally bankrupt,” then I am in good company with Jesus, who made wine out of water; the Catholic religion that uses wine in their communions; and the Jews, who drink with no religious restrictions. As a matter of fact, the only religion that seriously bans alcohol is Islam, and I don’t want “Sharia” law in my town!
Your congregation will benefit a lot more if you will gain the courage to speak out about fast food and the sin of gluttony!
Dennis Harper
Jacksonville
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There is always two sides to a vote
As always there is two sides to a vote. I’d like to state my own personal position.
I’m for off-premises consumption (of alcohol). It is the people’s choice if they wish to participate. -
Check the facts!
In last Tuesday’s paper, it quoted Jacksonville Pastor Darin Wood as saying he lived in Corsicana when they went “wet” and “said the city is still running deficit budgets across the board.”
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Editorial Board reminds of endorsement policy
The Daily Progress editorial board reminds readers of our endorsement policy.
As published on our Opinion page of each daily edition, our endorsement policy is as follows:
"The Jacksonville Daily Progress accepts letters endorsing a candidate or position on issues. Letters must be original and 300 words or less. Letters will be published as space allows, and will not be accepted within three days of an election." -
Reaping the benefits of black brilliance
February is Black History Month, an observance which should be meaningful for everyone - regardless of their own skin color - because each of us has benefitted from the advancements made by some of history’s greatest black minds.
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Alcohol — what progress?
While I do not live in the Jacksonville city limits I am part of the Jacksonville community and have been for most of my life. I patronize Jacksonville businesses, receive services, support the schools, and attend church here in Jacksonville. The actions and decisions of those who live in the Jacksonville city limits affect me and my family — a lot.
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Daily Progress reminds of endorsement policy
The Daily Progress editorial board reminds readers of our endorsement policy.
As published on our Opinion page of each daily edition, our endorsement policy is as follows:
"The Jacksonville Daily Progress accepts letters endorsing a candidate or position on issues. Letters must be original and 300 words or less. Letters will be published as space allows, and will not be accepted within three days of an election."
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Message to Republicans
Dear Fellow Republicans:
For many years Republican voters have worked long and hard to capture House District 11 from Democrat Chuck Hopson. When Chuck originally decided to run for office, he chose to be a Democrat. -
It felt like the first time (but it wasn’t so bad!)
I was so very nervous. I just knew I would make a fool of myself. I hadn’t been here in so long.
The last time was 1992 — I was in college, painfully liberal, and I was about to cast my ballot for the Clinton/Gore combo for president.
That last time also happened to be my first time — voting hasn’t been the highest on my “to do” lists lately, you see. - More Opinion Headlines
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