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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader commends Clyburn&#8217;s work toward the public</title>
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Representative James Clyburn is to be commended for putting the needs of the people before politics and voting in favor of the Affordable Health Care for America Act.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00:58 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Hartsville, the Art of Good Living Marketing in Full Swing</title>
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The economy may be lagging in cities around the nation, but here in Hartsville the living is decidedly good.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:02:23 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Voter concerned about council election outcome</title>
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I am writing this letter because I am very disappointed with the recent elections. I live in City Council District 1 and had not voted in the last two council elections because there was no one running against our current council member.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:04:34 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A missed opportunity to ban smoking in public places</title>
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On Nov. 9, the Florence City Council voted to defeat an ordinance that would ban smoking in public places.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:29 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Portable signs are important tool for small businesses</title>
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First of all, let me begin with this question: upon elections, did not all the elected officials make this promise, we will serve to protect and promote small business?            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:05:58 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vouchers, removal of leaders not in best interest of education</title>
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I would like to outline several ideas that are being pushed by our want to be Governors and point out the pitfall of their positions.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:01:02 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Information sought regarding crash</title>
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I am writing this letter to plead for help. If there is anyone that may have seen anything or has any information about an accident that occurred on July 11 at 12:41 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 15 Bypass and South Fifth Street near the Rancho Grande restaurant, please contact me.

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          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:19:45 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Writer hopes killers of dogs will eventually regret their act</title>
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To the person or persons responsible for shooting two walker hunting dogs and leaving them on Highway 34:
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          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:13:37 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Darlington County has problem with stray animals</title>
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Darlington County, my adopted home, has a problem with unwanted and stray domestic animals &#8211; specifically dogs and cats. We see them running alongside and across roadways and inside mall parking areas. In the countryside, they are sometimes seen running in small packs.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:17:30 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Special thanks to local businesses</title>
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The members of the Carolina Elementary School Foundation (CESEF) would like to send a huge word of thanks to the local businesses and individuals who supported our recent Annual Golf Tournament. This event has contributed to the great success of the foundation because of the fantastic support we receive year after year right here in Hartsville.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:29 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: With age comes uncertainty about our country</title>
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The older I get, the less sure I become of many things.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:53:41 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pecan Festival a huge success for community, those involved</title>
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Wow ... what a day!!           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:51 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank Obama that we have our federal government back</title>
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Last Saturday the House of Representatives made history once again under leadership from Democrats and once again we have a president willing to stand up and do the right thing for our United States.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:41 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Council has clouded logic in voting against smoking ban</title>
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I was extremely disappointed that the Florence City Council voted against the smoking ban this past Monday afternoon.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:37 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Black River HealthCare also assists those needing care</title>
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I just read your editorial &#8220;Pee Dee stands as best, worst of U.S. health care&#8221; and wanted to let you know that in addition to Mercy Medicine and Hope Health there is also the option of Black River HealthCare in Timmonsville.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:36 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parade magazine carries important message for public</title>
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Parade magazine recently carried an important message for the public to hear.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:23 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Are lack of jobs and minimum wage increases related?</title>
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For lo these many months one word has dominated the political agenda.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:17:51 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents ask council for member balances</title>
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Prior to the tax notices coming out, but knowing that the county would be faced with budget challenges, concerned members of the Florence County Citizens in Action wrote letters to each member of Florence County Council asking for balances in each council members&#8217; discretionary funds including the infrastructure funds, paving funds, utility funds and in-kind funds.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:17:45 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Outdoor burning of refuse should be banned for public health</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_outdoor_burning_of_refuse_should_be_banned_for_public_/86701/</link>
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Why is it legal to open burn and pollute the air we breathe outside?
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          <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:51:43 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Polling numbers in health care reform debate can be deceptive</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_polling_numbers_in_health_care_reform_debate_can_be_de/86700/</link>
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In a letter published in the Morning News on Wednesday, the writer states that every poll shows that a majority of the public is opposed to a public option with regard to health care reform. This is not a true statement.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:50:32 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Inmates should be allowed to visit dying relatives</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_inmates_should_be_allowed_to_visit_dying_relatives/86699/</link>
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Please investigate why prisoners are not allowed to visit a loved one who is critically ill in the hospital and their dying wish is to see that prisoner before they die.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:48:02 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Reader disappointed in election</title>
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I am writing this letter because I am very disappointed with the recent elections. I live in City Council District 1 and had not voted in the last two council elections because there was no one running against the current council member.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:04 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader spots several stories with red flags in common</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_spots_several_stories_with_red_flags_in_common/86355/</link>
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Friday&#8217;s Morning News ran two very sad stories and an opinion letter all having one thing in common.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:29:20 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What are you Christians doing to Mr. Bouska?</title>
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I don&#8217;t know what you Christians are doing to Mr. Bouska, but stop it! Apparently what he has heard of your beliefs deeply disturbs him.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:28:33 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Citizens need to ask questions about new school taxes</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_citizens_need_to_ask_questions_about_new_school_taxes/86163/</link>
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I do not think that Florence School District 1 Board of Trustees and Superintendent Larry Jackson remember Nov. 6, 2007. The taxpaying citizens of Florence County voted &#8220;No&#8221; to raising property taxes.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:16:41 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO EDITOR: Let private businesses handle smoking ban on their own</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_editor_let_private_businesses_handle_smoking_ban_on_their_own/86162/</link>
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Why do we need a smoking ban in Florence? The public and business world is doing a fine job on this issue.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:15:11 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Police department thanks fundraiser supporters</title>
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&#8220;The employees of Johnsonville Police Department and I would like to thank everyone who supported us with our eighth annual equipment fundraiser.&#8220;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:03:59 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader wonders what type of education would be effective?</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_wonders_what_type_of_education_would_be_effecti/85897/</link>
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A letter to the editor recently suggested that education rather than an additional law is a better answer to the problem of hazardous driving caused by drivers texting while driving.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:41:51 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Silence isn&#8217;t always golden</title>
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Kenneth Curran Oct. 30, 2009. Ignorance is believing there should only be one point of view, one school of thought and working to silence those that oppose!            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:00:40 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader responds to cyclists sharing road with motorists</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_responds_to_cyclists_sharing_road_with_motorist/85513/</link>
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I&#8217;d like to respond to the article in Saturday&#8217;s paper, Oct. 31 titled, Pedal versus the metal about Pee Dee cyclists urging motorists to share the roads.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:00:28 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mullins&#8217; S.C. Tobacco Museum deserves recognition</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_mullins_s.c._tobacco_museum_deserves_recognition/85512/</link>
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I enjoyed reading your section on area museums but was dismayed at a glaring omission.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:00:24 EDT</pubDate>
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Time for a review of current political language!           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:24:28 EDT</pubDate>
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Two or three weeks back, I read an article in the Morning News. It didn&#8217;t register on my mind until now. Should have done this much sooner.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:21:31 EDT</pubDate>
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What a bright notion President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi have, whoopee!           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:19:08 EDT</pubDate>
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I recently observed two young girls being let off of a bus on Highway 301 just south of Lynches River. They crossed the highway and walked south along 301. The bus then turned right on Starburst.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:08:19 EDT</pubDate>
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I&#8217;m writing this letter in response to Kenneth Curran&#8217;s submission on Oct. 30, 2009. I got quite a kick out of the hyperbole-laden diatribe in which Mr. Curran accuses Republicans of being the scourge of the earth.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:03:21 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Writer blasts man&#8217;s letter as attempt to score God/Allah points</title>
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Response to Mr. Tedder concerning religion:
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          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:29:05 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Communities need to unite and act against crime, violence</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_communities_need_to_unite_and_act_against_crime_violen/84826/</link>
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What are we going to do about all the crimes committed in our town of Florence?            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:27:21 EDT</pubDate>
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Citizen objects to claims made about housing, zoning           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:43:07 EDT</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_shocked_at_locals_treatment_of_dog/84556/</link>
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I was at the Magnolia Mall recently, and I could not believe my eyes.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:41:25 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Education is solution to distracted drivers, not new laws</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_education_is_solution_to_distracted_drivers_not_new_la/84247/</link>
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Are we really thinking about making texting while driving a federal crime?           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:15:16 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: &#8216;Penny&#45;Pinching Democrat&#8217; is an oxymoron</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_penny-pinching_democrat_is_an_oxymoron/84246/</link>
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I have seen the story of Joel Lourie, South Carolina&#8217;s only Jewish senator and a Democrat, being offended that someone would say Jews were penny pinchers. Well, I can see how a &#8220;Tax and Spend&#8221; Democrat would be offended by being included in a group of &#8220;penny pinchers.&#8221;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_timmonsville_mayoral_candidate_jackson_is_a_man_of_cha/84245/</link>
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My friend Darrick Jackson is running for mayor in the town of Timmonsville. Mr. Jackson was elected to the Timmonsville Town Council four years ago, and he was subsequently elected by council as Mayor pro tem.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:12:29 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Representatives need to hear support for health care reform</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_representatives_need_to_hear_support_for_health_care_r/83990/</link>
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The battle to fix our broken insurance system has reached a decisive point. We must not let Republican distortions, scare tactics and cynicism derail this historic reform. We can and must stop the insurance industry lobbyists and their Republican allies from deterring our best hope for affordable, accessible health care for all Americans.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:12:02 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don&#8217;t forget the great work our governor has done</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_dont_forget_the_great_work_our_governor_has_done/83697/</link>
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I am writing to you, the Morning News, and all the legislators in Columbia.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:40:59 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It&#8217;s time to demand that city, county governments make cuts</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_its_time_to_demand_that_city_county_governments_make_c/83488/</link>
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Was everyone else as surprised as me when they opened their 2009 Florence County Real Estate Tax Notice?
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          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:12:25 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: It&#8217;s time to demand that city, county governments make cuts</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_its_time_to_demand_that_city_county_governments_make_c/83489/</link>
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Was everyone else as surprised as me when they opened their 2009 Florence County Real Estate Tax Notice?
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          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:12:19 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Manufactured Housing Institute contacts Florence County</title>
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The following letter was sent by Allen Hutto, General Counsel for the Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina, to K.G. &#8220;Rusty&#8221; Smith, Jr., Chairman of the Florence County Council, regarding the W. Marion manufactured home situation in Johnsonville.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:01:39 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Smoking controversy needs to be settled</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_smoking_controversy_needs_to_be_settled/83131/</link>
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The smoking controversy can be settled with one simple statement. There are two basic human needs: pure water and clean air!           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:08:35 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Graham deserves praise for bucking partisan politics</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_graham_deserves_praise_for_bucking_partisan_politics/83130/</link>
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Sen. Lindsey Graham deserves our praise for bucking partisan politics in Washington in order to support clean energy and climate legislation.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:06:53 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A mandate for the representatives in Washington</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_a_mandate_for_the_representatives_in_washington/82737/</link>
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To the people of these United States of America, we ask that you clip and send this article to your representatives in Washington, D.C.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:00:12 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How else can strong&#45;willed individuals be of service?</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_how_else_can_strong-willed_individuals_be_of_service/82697/</link>
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Many people who write &#8220;letters to the editor&#8221; write interesting and sometimes very opinionated ideas.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:09:24 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader urges people to fight bills that curb liberties</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_urges_people_to_fight_bills_that_curb_liberties/82585/</link>
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I writing you to voice my opposition to HR 2749 and all other bills that might bring further invasions on civil/legal liberties into South Carolina.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:15:03 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader takes exception to statements by Rev. Joe Lewis</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_takes_exception_to_statements_by_rev._joe_lewis/82584/</link>
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I would like to comment on the Rev. Joe Lewis&#8217; statements. First, I agree that racism is alive and well in our country, several that some people look up to and respect, like President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the &#8220;Rev.&#8221; Jesse Jackson, the &#8220;Rev.&#8221; Al Sharpton and most of the national media just to name a few.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:13:35 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITORIAL: Lawyer made sure children could handle a difficult criminal case</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editorial_lawyer_made_sure_children_could_handle_a_difficult_/82344/</link>
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Recently, I was a part of a criminal trial (State v. Jeffrey Caulder) where Shipp Daniel prosecuted the case. I would like to let you know what an amazing job Shipp did on this case! He made the three children in this case feel so comfortable and worked hard to build a working relationship with them.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:02:50 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florence School District 1 Board gets praise for fiscal policies</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_florence_school_district_1_board_gets_praise_for_fisca/82084/</link>
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I write to recognize and applaud the efforts and dedication of the Florence School District One Board of Trustees and Superintendent Larry Jackson.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:19:39 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank goodness for Social Security</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_thank_goodness_for_social_security/81840/</link>
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Thank goodness for Social Security. Without it, most senior citizens would not have an income.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:51:23 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader shares thoughts, stories about Orlando Hudson</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_shares_thoughts_stories_about_orlando_hudson/81839/</link>
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In recent weeks, there have been several letters about Orlando Hudson. I would like to add my thoughts about him.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:50:12 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks from Hemingway fire victims</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_thanks_from_hemingway_fire_victims/81788/</link>
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We want to say &#8220;thank you&#8221; to all who contributed in our time of need.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:37:53 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_thanks_from_hemingway_fire_victims/81788/#When:18:37:53Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Francis Marion University important to entire Pee Dee</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_francis_marion_university_important_to_entire_pee_dee/81583/</link>
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I would like to respond to Linda Page&#8217;s letter to the editor of the Florence Morning News on Oct. 8.
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          <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:39:21 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_francis_marion_university_important_to_entire_pee_dee/81583/#When:02:39:21Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sense of history needed in editorial concerning armaments</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_sense_of_history_needed_in_editorial_concerning_armame/81394/</link>
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How could you in good conscious compare a nuclear armed Israel with a nuclear armed Iran as you did Saturday by reprinting the editorial from the The Messenger that argued that all countries should be treated the same concerning their armaments?            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:13:07 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_sense_of_history_needed_in_editorial_concerning_armame/81394/#When:18:13:07Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is Nobel Peace Prize now awarded for good intentions?</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_is_nobel_peace_prize_now_awarded_for_good_intentions/81393/</link>
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Evidently, the Nobel Peace Prize is now awarded for nothing more than good intentions ... isn&#8217;t there a road somewhere paved with those?
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          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:12:10 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mandatory health insurance an affront to basic liberties</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_mandatory_health_insurance_an_affront_to_basic_liberti/81196/</link>
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When Rep. Joe Wilson blurted out that President Barack Obama was a liar, many people were offended.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:13:06 EDT</pubDate>
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We&#8217;ve had both Bushs, Reagan and Ford as Republican presidents in recent years. We&#8217;ve had a Republican majority in Congress in recent years, yet at no time has either of them had the foresight to revamp our bloated health care system.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:12:02 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_country_needs_to_start_putting_americans_back_to_work/81195/#When:20:12:02Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Reader responds to letter</title>
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I would like to respond to Linda Page&#8217;s letter to the editor of the Florence Morning News on October 8.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:59:38 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER: Suspect&#8217;s father sees double standard at work</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_suspects_father_sees_double_standard_at_work/80727/</link>
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My comments are in reference to the incident on the lake last week at Prestwood. You see, about three months ago, my son was involved in an eerily similar situation in which a terrible tragedy occurred.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:38:51 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Congressmen Spratt, Clyburn&#8217;s failure is indefensible</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_congressmen_spratt_clyburns_failure_is_indefensible/80724/</link>
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John Spratt and Jim Clyburn are the only U.S. Congressmen from the state of South Carolina who have not signed the petition for a vote on HR 554.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:29:08 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader agrees to disagree with another reader</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_agrees_to_disagree_with_another_reader/80706/</link>
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On Oct. 4, I read a rebuttal of my statements about honoring our president who tries his best to help our country and how he was disrespected by rude politicians and people who do not like him because of the color of his skin.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:28:14 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_agrees_to_disagree_with_another_reader/80706/#When:21:28:14Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama&#8217;s health care plan can help those making ends meet</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_obamas_health_care_plan_can_help_those_making_ends_mee/80705/</link>
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I can&#8217;t speak for everyone, but I can for my family and I when I say that I know what it is like trying to make ends meet and scraping up nickels and dimes to pay for medical costs.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:24:25 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_obamas_health_care_plan_can_help_those_making_ends_mee/80705/#When:21:24:25Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader asks for help from witness in recent car accident</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_asks_for_help_from_witness_in_recent_car_accide/80474/</link>
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I am soliciting help from the public.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:08:51 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Atlantic Beach Mayor has already used up her three strikes</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_atlantic_beach_mayor_has_already_used_up_her_three_str/80473/</link>
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Reference Atlantic Beach Mayor, I believe in second chances. I even believe in three strikes and you&#8217;re out.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:07:55 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_atlantic_beach_mayor_has_already_used_up_her_three_str/80473/#When:22:07:55Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local&#8217;s story can prove to be inspiration to readers</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_locals_story_can_prove_to_be_inspiration_to_readers/80472/</link>
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I always appreciate your everyday-people stories like the one on Oct. 5 about Bubba Parrott where the focus is not a heroic feat or an alarming tragedy but the possibilities within an ordinary life.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:58:58 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_locals_story_can_prove_to_be_inspiration_to_readers/80472/#When:21:58:58Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Public transportation being use, with planned increase use</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_public_transportation_being_use_with_planned_increase_/80099/</link>
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This letter is in reply to Dave Hicklin&#8217;s letter published Sept. 30.
During FY 08-09, PDRTA provided 323,771 passenger trips in the six county Pee Dee region.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:27:33 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_public_transportation_being_use_with_planned_increase_/80099/#When:20:27:33Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why criticize Wilson and not Obama?</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_why_criticize_wilson_and_not_obama/80095/</link>
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Why is it that some people criticize Congressman Joe Wilson for speaking out and telling the president, &#8220;You lie,&#8221; but they don&#8217;t criticize the president for his dishonesty?            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:14:42 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_why_criticize_wilson_and_not_obama/80095/#When:20:14:42Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader concerned with attempt to ban cell phones while driving</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_concerned_with_attempt_to_ban_cell_phones_while/80094/</link>
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Well, folks, it&#8217;s happening again. Our elected officials are about to intrude into our private lives once more.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:14:41 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_concerned_with_attempt_to_ban_cell_phones_while/80094/#When:20:14:41Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Former Mayor Gaskins endorses Pam Sansbury</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_former_mayor_gaskins_endorses_pam_sansbury/79922/</link>
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Former Mayor Gaskins endorses Pam Sansbury           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:03:24 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_former_mayor_gaskins_endorses_pam_sansbury/79922/#When:23:03:24Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER: Reader responds to smoking ban editorial</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_reader_responds_to_smoking_ban_editorial/79921/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
This letter is in response to the editorial in the Oct. 7 issue of The Messenger.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:02:17 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_reader_responds_to_smoking_ban_editorial/79921/#When:23:02:17Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Health reform needs to be passed for Americans</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_health_reform_needs_to_be_passed_for_americans/79896/</link>
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It is common knowledge that our current health care system is broke, unless you&#8217;re one of the big insurance companies.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:05:56 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_health_reform_needs_to_be_passed_for_americans/79896/#When:22:05:56Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama&#8217;s plan will make insurance work better</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_obamas_plan_will_make_insurance_work_better/79895/</link>
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Our system works better for insurance companies than it does for the American people.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:04:25 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_obamas_plan_will_make_insurance_work_better/79895/#When:22:04:25Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Health care bill will create dependent underclass</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_health_care_bill_will_create_dependent_underclass/79894/</link>
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The purpose of the current Obama health care bill is to grab 16 percent of this nation&#8217;s economy and redistribute it to create a dependent underclass (primarily minorities).           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:02:59 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_health_care_bill_will_create_dependent_underclass/79894/#When:22:02:59Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: &#8216;Grassroots March&#8217; needed better coverage</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_grassroots_march_needed_better_coverage/79668/</link>
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It seems no one in my community saw anything in your paper about the &#8220;Grassroots March&#8221; Saturday, (here in Florence) or in any other part of our great country.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:48:12 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_grassroots_march_needed_better_coverage/79668/#When:21:48:12Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR:&amp;nbsp; President&#8217;s health care plan needs to be supported</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_presidents_health_care_plan_needs_to_be_supported/79666/</link>
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I am a 42-year-old self-employed truck driver, and I can&#8217;t get medical insurance due to having diabetes, high blood pressure and fibromyalgia.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:47:42 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_presidents_health_care_plan_needs_to_be_supported/79666/#When:21:47:42Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why did FMU receive $1 million from Florence?</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_why_did_fmu_receive_1_million_from_florence/79667/</link>
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Why did City of Florence give $1 million to Francis Marion University?           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:47:19 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_why_did_fmu_receive_1_million_from_florence/79667/#When:21:47:19Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florence loses staple with closure of Goodyear location</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_florence_loses_staple_with_closure_of_goodyear_locatio/79665/</link>
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The city of Florence lost a staple of the community Monday, Sept. 28, and hardly any one will notice the Goodyear location at 600 S. Irby St. closed its doors with no warning. 
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          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:46:03 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_florence_loses_staple_with_closure_of_goodyear_locatio/79665/#When:21:46:03Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: &#8220;The trailer thing&#8221; issue not about ill will</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_the_trailer_thing_issue_not_about_ill_will/79594/</link>
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&#8220;...not one resident of West Marion Street nor the connecting Maple Street holds any type of  personal ill will towards the individual who owns the property in question.&#8220;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:46:21 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_the_trailer_thing_issue_not_about_ill_will/79594/#When:17:46:21Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tidelands Hospice has helped family</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/tidelands_hospice_has_helped_family/79592/</link>
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&#8220;During our journey of loss and grief Tidelands has reached out to us in numerous ways. We have been supported with the availability of counseling, personal visits and phone calls as well as letters acknowledging our bereavement pilgrimage.&#8220;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:43:59 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: People have every reason to criticize Obama&#8217;s ideas, principles</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_people_have_every_reason_to_criticize_obamas_ideas_pri/78794/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
On Sept. 25, a letter by &#8221; The Rev. Joey Lewis&#8221; (Pamplico) appeared in this column.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:54:23 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_people_have_every_reason_to_criticize_obamas_ideas_pri/78794/#When:20:54:23Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR:&amp;nbsp; Helmet law needed in South Carolina</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_helmet_law_needed_in_south_carolina3/78792/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
I would like to thank you for publishing the research article in January this year, from the doctors study at McLeod, I think the doctor&#8217;s name was Mark Reynolds.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:52:01 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_helmet_law_needed_in_south_carolina3/78792/#When:20:52:01Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local stands up for wearing Confederate flag t&#45;shirt</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_local_stands_up_for_wearing_confederate_flag_t-shirt/78822/</link>
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I would like to express my opinion of the decision that was made by U.S. District Court Judge Terry Wooten involving the young girl who wore a t-shirt to school with a Confederate flag on it in a Latta school.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:19:28 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_local_stands_up_for_wearing_confederate_flag_t-shirt/78822/#When:21:19:28Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader shocked by other reader&#8217;s view of Joe Wilson</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_shocked_by_other_readers_view_of_joe_wilson/78820/</link>
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I was amazed this morning when I read a reader&#8217;s letter to the editor, &#8220;Thanks to Joe Wilson for standing up for the people who elected him.&#8221;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:18:32 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_shocked_by_other_readers_view_of_joe_wilson/78820/#When:21:18:32Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader not comfortable with officials acting as &#8216;mini gods&#8217;</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_not_comfortable_with_officials_acting_as_mini_g/78818/</link>
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Our elected officials in Washington, including our president, sit as &#8220;mini gods&#8221; deciding our fate concerning health care.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:17:17 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_reader_not_comfortable_with_officials_acting_as_mini_g/78818/#When:21:17:17Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trusting God in the midst of recession, hard times</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_trusting_god_in_the_midst_of_recession_hard_times/78569/</link>
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God almighty must be our main source in overcoming this economic recession.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:07:56 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_trusting_god_in_the_midst_of_recession_hard_times/78569/#When:21:07:56Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wasteful spending by Florence City Council</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_wasteful_spending_by_florence_city_council/78568/</link>
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Is it just me, or does there seem to be a lot of wasteful spending going on lately within the Florence City Council? 
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          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:07:46 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_wasteful_spending_by_florence_city_council/78568/#When:21:07:46Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Concern expressed about local government</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_concern_expressed_about_local_government/78567/</link>
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I am writing to express some concerns about local government.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:06:48 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_concern_expressed_about_local_government/78567/#When:21:06:48Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Health care legislation opportunity might not be met</title>
          <link>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_health_care_legislation_opportunity_might_not_be_met/78566/</link>
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Why do so many people mistrust the president on health care reform?           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:05:39 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_health_care_legislation_opportunity_might_not_be_met/78566/#When:21:05:39Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR:&amp;nbsp; When will people use transit system if they aren&#8217;t now?</title>
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During an average workweek, I travel Cashua Drive in Florence 20 times.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:42:12 EDT</pubDate>
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Hello, Johnsonville, you woke up from your power company protest and found out your energy cost was increasing.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:41:30 EDT</pubDate>
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The Sept. 15, 2009 Wall Street Journal ran an article written by former Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:40:49 EDT</pubDate>
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Theologians have long debated whether there is life after death, but for animals raised for food, there is no life before death.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:43:44 EDT</pubDate>
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Good for you, Mark Alexander (letter 9/23/09). You said it all.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:42:06 EDT</pubDate>
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