Vol. 114, No. 02

January 10, 2007

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OPINION


LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the Messenger:

I am writing this letter to express my concern about the representation of the University of Louisville in our local retail stores and newspapers. Or should I say the lack of representation. As an avid U of L fan, I am disheartened by the one-sided offerings found in local stores. I, as I’m sure many other Meade Countians/Cardinal fans did, stayed up until 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 2 to cheer for the Cardinals as they defeated Wake Forest and won the prestigious Orange Bowl. When I went to the grocery store (Kroger) the next day, I would have gladly plunked down my money to buy a U of L shirt or some other type of Cardinal memorabilia. However, all I found were items touting UK’s trip to the Music Bowl. Kroger is not the only offender. This “all UK; all the time” attitude extends throughout the county. It exists in other retail stores as well as our local newspapers.

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Joseph H. DeSpain
Battletown

Who’s minding the store?
– And other points to ponder

On Dec. 26, the United States of America lost a great man – former President Gerald R. Ford, our 38th president. By most accounts, he was a man unafraid of doing the “right thing” even if doing so was unpopular with the people and compromised his own personal desires and ambitions.

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Legislative update

It has been an exciting week as I began my first term as your state representative. Along with 10 other freshman legislators, and two members who regained their old seats, I spent most of the week engaged in organizational activities. These included electing House leadership, attending mandatory legislative training and receiving committee assignments.

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Mail Letters to the Editor to P.O. Box 678, Brandenburg, Ky 40108; FAX to (270) 422-2110; E-mail to messenger@bbtel.com; hand deliver to 138 Broadway, Suite A, Brandenburg; or use the drop box by the front door after business hours.

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