I hope everyone saw the fantastic Ken Burns series about our national parks on

I am sure many of you also feel overwhelmed by this young, very young, woman’s situation. I believe Morgan is still alive. I also believe God is with her.

Many thanks to The Daily Progress’ David Maurer, a Purple Heart veteran himself, for his Nov. 8 Yesteryears column on James Monroe, “an example of courage for the nation,” who was also the first future president to be wounded in service to his country.

I’d like to clear up an important factual error in Donald Woodsmall’s letter of Nov. 6. He stated that IMPACT “chose this year to lobby government officials for more interpreters for non-English speakers.”

Kudos to The Daily Progress editorial board for pointing out Rep. Tom Perriello’s vote against individual freedom and choice (“A vote against your liberty,” Nov. 11), with his vote for Obamacare.

My congressman, Tom Perriello, whom we fought very hard to elect, did hold true to the mettle that we knew he was made of and brought pride to his electorate by voting in our favor, and not that of special interests that have been perverting the democratic process of this country for many decades.

Congratulations to Charlottesville City Council for its bold initiative to address the enduring problems of racial discrimination and inequality and the consequent tensions arising out of them.

The editorial of Nov. 11, however, crossed the line of respectable journalism. It expressed opinions with no factual basis whatsoever and completely misrepresented Congressman Tom Perriello.

Thirty-nine Democrats in the House of Representatives voted against the massive Medicare-cutting, tax-increasing, income-redistributing scheme known as health care reform, but our congressman, Tom Perriello, was not among them.

Regarding your story on the Board of Supervisors’ decision to approve a pedestrian connection into the Woodbrook neighborhood, I understand that Woodbrook residents are worried about change, but I wish they had the imagination to see the benefits of improved pedestrian connections.

Last weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve health care reform (HR 3962).

Having been a postal letter carrier for over 30 years, I have witnessed an amazing growth in automation and volume at the United States Postal Service.

Republicans who claim that the election of Bob McDonnell as governor somehow represents a national repudiation of the policies of Pres-ident Barack Obama are either deluded or dishonest in their thinking.

I am writing to thank Rep. Tom Perriello, my representative in the U.S. House, for his courageous vote for the health care bill (HR 3962).

The Albemarle County budget deficit keeps on growing simply because our Board of Supervisors has no viable plan to reverse that situation.

Why did my neighbor Ken Boyd phone me at home on a recent evening and belittle me?

Why did my neighbor Ken Boyd phone me at home on a recent evening and belittle me?

The Albemarle County budget deficit keeps on growing (now approaching $6 million) simply because our Board of Supervisors has no viable plan to reverse that situation.

Arguing for government-managed health care modeled on Medicare is like urging car companies to emulate GM.

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve health care reform. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Albemarle, voted yes for the bill. He is to be commended.

Last weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve health care reform (HR 3962). Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Albemarle, voted yes for the bill. He is to be commended for his vote — he made the correct choice to support the interests of his constituents and the citizens of Virginians, not the greed of the insurance companies.

Arguing for government-managed health care modeled on Medicare is like urging car companies to emulate GM.

It also included the customary bash at medical malpractice victims and their lawyers.

I called Mr. Boyd after both calls and complained. Let’s get Congress to ban “robo-calls” for all but charities.

One important subject has lately been out of sight because of all the attention that the media have been giving to the health care reform debate. That subject is estate taxes, or “death taxes.”

Will Mr. Perriello stand by his promise or will he cave under pressure

After all, my father worked for the railroad for much of his life

I was deeply moved to see dozens of musicians and hundreds of music fans celebrate the memory of Johnny Gilmore.

As organizers of the Johnny Gilmore Remembrance and Fundraiser, we thank everyone who helped, played and attended.

A major problem with the Red-skins is not the players but the owner, Dan Snyder. Money does not buy team spirit.