From the Porch
A treat for a terrorist
Dwight Otwell
      Criticism has been directed at the U.S. military about treatment of captive terrorists. In a few cases, the criticism is deserved. For instance, the highly publicized incidents at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba warranted censure. We should never become like the terrorists and torture them like they torture ...
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To the Editor
From the possum's perspective
      Many opinions have been expressed recently about the "Possum Drop" in Brasstown, but one view hasn't been given: the possum's. I was the licensed wildlife rehabilitator for eight years in this area, so I had interaction with literally hundreds of possums.
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To the Editor
Thankful parents
      On Saturday, December 30th, our son had an accident on Rt. 294 near the EMS station. We would like to thank the Ranger Fire Department and the passers-by who stopped to assist him. Thank you to the lady who was able to get through on her cell phone and called us to let us know about it.
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A Senior Moment
Technology tidbits
By Ron Mack
      Here I am, after three years, just getting used to my Microsoft Windows XP computer operating system, and what are they going to do? Yep, you guessed it; they are introducing a new system, Vista. Vista, now what does that mean? Is Microsoft opening new "vistas" in computer technology?
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To the Editor
Littering in the county
      I want to thank everyone who picked all the garbage up from our roads. To the pigs and hogs who came after and littered the roads again, I know of a hog farmer who is looking for more stock, or send your name and address and it will all be dumped in your yard. We need more respect for our community...
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