I’m tired of individuals (such as the author of “Obama critics conceal racism,” The Daily Progress, Sept. 18) suggesting that the majority of us don’t like Barack Obama because he’s black.

In a letter published Sept 18 (“Obama critiques conceal racism,” The Daily Progress), the writer argues that racism is the real reason so many people oppose Barack Obama for president.

I am responding to a letter to the editor that appeared in the Sept. 4 edition of The Daily Progress headlined “Obama lacking military fortitude.”

On Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., a bunch of guys will gather at the University of Virginia track to prove that what women have done, men can do in a similar, if not more competitive, manner.

Could someone please explain to me why the government is able to afford hundreds of billions of dollars to finance wars or rescue greedy investors, but cannot afford a half a penny for education, health or social security? 

When it rains, it pours.

I recently read a letter to the editor concerning the respective qualities of the contestants in the current election campaign (“McCain-Palin the better ticket,” The Daily Progress, Sept. 19).

One critical change we need is entirely within the capacity of government to accomplish — with voters’ assistance, that is.

I have been dismayed by reports that white women are shifting support from Barack Obama to John McCain following McCain’s pick of Sarah Palin.

John McCain has earned the vote of every American who ever wore the uniform of our nation.

OK, so rumble strips get great reviews for keeping sleepy drivers awake and preventing wrecks. But as musical instruments they leave much to be desired.

The current discussion over the Wall Street bailout has never answered two important questions: Why is the amount that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson asking for set at $700 billion, and how exactly is that amount of money supposed to help?

On Sept. 13, the annual 10K road race to support Special Olympics was held at Meriwether Lewis Elementary School.

Last month I attended the talent show for the Charlottesville Therapeutic Department held at Walker Lower Middle School.

Capitalism, with its freedoms, is the only successful alternative to a controlling big government.

Access to affordable health care is a right, not a privilege.

Truckers may want to keep the hammer down. We’ll keep hammering away at the need for long-distance drivers to get enough sleep.

Virgil Goode is a man, and representative, of honor and experience.

Once upon a time, I thought that John McCain was a man to be admired. But I do not recognize the man that I see now.

The letter of Sept. 18, “Obama critiques conceal racism,” was the most offensive letter I have ever seen in The Daily Progress.

I love it! Now, if you do not support Sen. Barack Obama, you’re a racist.

Sen. Barack Obama’s economic plan does not raise taxes on the vast majority of Americans.

Politics. I hate the word. It has come to represent exaggeration, obfuscation and even falsification.

Sadly, we the people have been cheated out of our glorious and God-given heritage; led astray by an elitist few who, shamelessly and with reckless abandon, separated us from our heritage.

It’s very sad that the House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow more offshore drilling (“Goode votes against offshore drilling bill,” The Daily Progress, Sept. 18).

Charlottesville’s Sister Cities Commission seems to be taking both a creative and a common-sense approach to relationships with overseas cities. That’s a wise balance.

Sarah Palin is no Hillary Clinton.

I am writing in response to the letter to the editor titled “Obama critiques conceal racism” (The Daily Progress, Sept. 18).

How money is parceled out to road and bridge projects is only part of Washington’s problem.

The Republican Party seems to be out in left field this year, and this is shameful.