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Freedom of religion means that the government cannot tell you what to believe, or which gods to worship, or whether to worship any. The government stays out of religion.
Charleston Gazette: Nightmare
Americans have lost $8.3 trillion from their savings and pension funds during the stock market's downward gyrations during the past year. Wall Street just finished its worst week in the century-long history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Charleston Daily Mail: Short takes
THE fastest-growing state in the nation is . . . . West Virginia?
Charleston Daily Mail: Hats off
MANY reporters for national and international publications are visiting West Virginia as they cover the presidential election.
Kanawha
Local races
KANAWHA County has a number of incumbents and experienced newcomers on the ballot in the general election. Here are the best picks, as we see them:
Bill Harvit
This is what laissez-faire looks like
Want to blame someone for the $1 trillion bailout of Wall Street with your money? Look in the mirror! We as a nation have absolutely no one to blame but ourselves.
Brig. Gen. Jack Yeager
Obama is the secure choice for America's future
Our president's number one job is protecting the American people in an increasingly complex and dangerous world. In my judgment as a former Assistant Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard and retired brigadier general, Barack Obama is our best choice for commander in chief. Here's why.
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito
Now that we have this bailout, where do we go from here?
When it comes to the bailout, there's no shortage of blame to go around. Wall Street traders bought into risky mortgages while homeowners bought more than they could afford.
Dr. Clinton E. Curtis
Family doctor compares presidential candidates on health care
Despite vast resources related to medical science, the United States remains one of the few industrialized countries in the world without universal health coverage for its citizens.
Cecil E. Roberts
Obama, Biden, McCain: Who will be coal industry's friend?
There has been a lot of attention paid recently about an off-the-cuff comment Sen. Joe Biden, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, made about coal-fired power plants when he was walking along a rope line after making a speech at a campaign stop in Ohio several weeks ago.
Experience doesn't count, that much
People argue that Sarah Palin shouldn't be vice president because she lacks experience, but I'm not buying it. I say the same whenever someone asks whether a first-term senator has experience enough to be president. Of course not.
Don Surber: The hillbilly stereotype strikes again
2008 campaign, and new movie, peddle bigotry
THE movie, "The Express," has WVU fans all riled up. It tells the sad story of Ernie Davis, the first black Heisman winner, who died of leukemia before he could make it to the NFL.
Your views: Oct. 12, 2008
Remarks about drivers sting Ohio native; Unique candidate blocked from debate; Mayor Jones is a fine representative for city; Whatever Obama's faith, don't speak falsely; Cigarette butts are an eyesore to visitors
Readers' forum: Oct. 10, 2008
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- DuPont letter shows Manchin's priorities
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