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Opinion

When will war finally become obsolete?

DEAR EDITOR: No doubt this slice of national and world history we are experiencing now resembles those of the past. As Dean Koontz described it in one of his novels, “In spite of the towering cities and…the science-fiction technology made real, the moment is fragile, the foundation ...

What democracy? It’s already gone

DEAR EDITOR: It’s hilarious to me that people blame Trump for trying to erode our democracy. Let me inform you — it’s already gone. You see those “Flock” cameras all over Ohio and Pennsylvania? Yes, those were paid for by mostly Democratic-controlled townships and municipalities. And ...

A suggestion to vet potential U.S. citizens

DEAR EDITOR: My name is Terry Shidel. I am a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, former educator, police chief and small businessman. My proposal is called Probationary Citizenship. Migrants who are often good people, looking to improve their and their families lives, are facing an unclear path to ...

Violence stems from Trump’s rhetoric

DEAR EDITOR: The recent killing of Minnesota State Senator Melissa Hortman and her husband as well as the shooting of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife must clearly be laid at the feet of President Donald Trump. He may occasionally give a cursory statement condemning violence but his ...

Orchids and onions

ORCHID: To Youngstown City Council for unanimously authorizing $120,000 for a thorough state audit of the city’s safety forces after unacceptably high rates of overtime pay in the police department was reported by this newspaper. Earlier this year, The Vindicator reported 15 city officers ...

Sound off!

The main reason that Trump bombed Iran was because he wants to be seen as the most powerful man in the world. His jealousy of Netanyahu’s early success in bombing Iran drove him. Did he think about how he’ll keep the Strait of Hormuz open? Has he thought about how it will affect gas prices? ...