Letters, letters, letters

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To the Editor:

Why we fight: Freedom, an ideal Americans will never forget and oppressors will never understand.

The world we fight for strives for peace and justice. We work to be free of hunger and tyranny, of hatred and privileged, arrogant totalitarian power. we overcome fascist bullies who rape, behead and murder en masse. We confront these corrupt purveyors of genocide who prey on their own with slavery and torture, poverty and despair and (who) seek to export their terror.

A small group of terrorists have persuaded hundreds of thousands of men to try to murder the world. This small group of thugs only seeks to empower themselves and enslave all others.

They claim this brutal war is for the glory of God, the preservation of their ancient ways, their culture and race.

This is all FALSE.

The terrorists make war to capture markets by murder, resources by rape; they find it cheaper to steal than to trade. These thugs find it easier to butcher than to buy.

This is the purpose of their jihad.

These criminal terrorists make the world's wounds. Peace must be enforced -- liberty, free will, free trade for all the world.

America can and must turn the tide toward peace.

Steve Coltin

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To the Editor:

Fellow community members, Sisters Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store would first of all like to thank all of you for the generous support you have given our store over the years.

Your generosity has been given monetarily, in volunteer work though donations and in so many other ways.

To better serve our community we would like to inform you of some changes we have had to make at our Thrift Store in regards to accepting donations.

These changes have been made due to liability issues, re-calls, what our store history tells us sells and what does not, as well as space limitations within our store.

We will no longer accept the following items:

• Mattresses or box springs.

• Hide-a-beds.

• Older exercise equipment (call in advance to determine what can be accepted).

• Bed pillows.

Children's/infant furniture (cribs, high chairs, car seats, play pens etc.).

• Downhill skis or boots.

• Window blinds.

• Magazines/encyclopedias/text books.

As always we ask that you to call in advance if you have large items or garage sale left-over items to donate.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. We appreciate your continued support.

Feel free to call out store if you have any questions 549-1740.

Carol Pettit, Daily Manager

Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store