I've been receiving an average of 2-5 names a day from a casualty list since I started a few years back belonging to Vietnam Veterans talk list. This list really hit me, for heaven's sake look at their ages people!

"The Department of Defense announced the death of nine soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered when their outpost was attacked by small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.

Killed were: 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, 24, of Hawaii; Sgt. Israel Garcia, 24, of Long Beach, Calif.; Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, 24, of Snellville, Ga.; Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, 25, of Seattle, Wash.; Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, 24, of Clinton, Tenn.; Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips, 27, of Jasper, Ga.; Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, 22, of Haw River, N.C.; Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling, 20, of Florissant, Mo.; Pfc. Sergio S. Abad, 21, of Morganfield, Ky.

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Regarding the current economy, Phil Gramm, Former Texas Senator and Chief Economic Advisor to John McCain stated last week that we are in a mental recession and that America had become a nation of whiners. Presidential candidate John McCain had no choice but to distant himself from these insensitive and arrogant statements..
With so many people suffering through this recession, many worse than others, this is a most insensitive remark.

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Some think that statements from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) are overblown. THEY ARE NOT! Perhaps you have been very forturnate in that you haven't had to see a loved one go through the torture and agony of healing, what adjusting to the fact that they will never work again, to be able to do the things they loved or were able to do again; not even looking like the same person when they see themselves in the mirror. This not only affects the person who was injured in the accident, it involves the whole family. We, her parents, are very grateful that our daughter is alive.

What is the solution for stopping the drunk driver -- I truly don't know. There always seems to be a way to bypass any type of legislation or preventive measures. Anything has to be better then doing nothing at all.

Richard and Trudy Reichard
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The article on Sunday July 13th titled "Beer still on cook-off menu" by Patty Post, regarding LCB violations and accusations of underage drinking at the Hanover Chili Cook-off included pictures from last year's event, of our team.

Since then we have received many calls from friends and associates inquiring as to our involvement in the situation. For the record Go Big BBQ's, Team Hot Stuff and Team Hot Stuff Too have never been involved in any of the activities in question at any of the many cook-off's in which we participate.

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Regarding YDR's editorial (Inequality of Victims) of July 3, 2008, I don't understand why Anthony Bryan Weitherow was given jail time of up to 3 years as opposed to extensive community service for spitting on a state trooper.

Why is our system of justice cluttering our jails with this badly behaving person who hasn't really physically hurt anyone or done anything seriously criminal?

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I'd like to comment on Stephen Frey's letter to the editor: In it, he made the following statement: churches are "getting a free ride as a non-profit business."

I've seen Mr. Frey's comments for more years than I care to think about. He is clearly not interested at this time in hearing about God and the good that churches provide in the community. I say, "at this time", because many people who profess to have no belief, suddenly re-think their outlook when faced with their impending death. Nevertheless, I offer the following for people who are not members of churches and might be influenced by his statements.

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Last Friday, July 11, 2008, Suzy Orman, the internationally acclaimed personal finance expert, was a guest on the Oprah Show. She offered several couples ideas and techniques on how to curb their spending habits and turn their gloomy financial existence into becoming debt-free lifestyles.

At the end of the program, she offered three statements to consider when making buying decisions. Sorry, but they made no sense. Ms. Orman said, "Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it true?" Huh? One out of three isn't bad, but what does "Kind" and "True" have to do with money? I don't mean to play Can You Top This? with Suzy Orman, but I would like to offer three alternative questions to always ask yourself when purchasing anything: "Do I need it? Is it necessary? Can I live without it?" Twelve simple words but sticking fervently to those three questions will save you a lot of money, starting today. Try it.

Pierre Allen Hill
York Township

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In response to the letter on 7/12/08 "Misplaced Priorities," the writer does not have a clue about how war becomes legal. He states that the Iraq war is illegal. It is not. The war was authorized by a vote of congress to approve the use of military force in Iraq. This makes it legal since only congress can make a war legal.

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In what appeared to be an attempt at levity, I believe the York Daily Record editorial board has unfairly presented basic requirements for becoming a volunteer Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents at least 21 years of age, and hold a high school diploma or GED. Applicants also must pass medical, vision, hearing, physical, strength and agility tests. And yes, as the Daily Record pointed out, "all teeth, normally visible, shall be present with evidence of healthy gums and teeth, or have adequate replacements." This is a standard law enforcement requirement that is similar to that for applicants to become a Pennsylvania State Police Cadet.

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Now that the state government has passed a budget that includes a 5.5 percent increase in public school funding with each district receiving at least a three percent increase, I will be watching my mailbax for my three percent tax refund from the West York Area School District.

Daniel Bradley
West Manchester Township

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