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Loudoun Courthouse Holiday Display

Monday, December 3, 2012

Letter to the Editor

LTE: Atheists Actions Nothing Short of Hypocrisy

A reader makes his thoughts about Loudoun’s courthouse holiday display clear.

So now Rick Wingrove, head of the Beltway (NOVA) Atheists, is rounding up his troops so-to-speak (hope this is a non-offensive word) to speak at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors’ Business Meeting against Supervisor Reid’s recent remark, as quoted in the Washington Times, in which he characterized the actions of this group as it pertains to the Loudoun County Courthouse seasonal displays as akin to those of “terrorist.” While it is obvious that Mr. Reid‘s choice of words was somewhat over the top, and one that he has already expressed his regrets about using, and which pales in comparison to the behavior of the Atheists themselves, the Atheists will take hold of this opportunity to move their agenda forward in the public arena, by …

Paula

12:33 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012

Thank you, Mr. Mileo -- you speak the sentiments of many.   more ›

Letter to the Editor

LTE: Reid’s Use of ‘Terrorists’ Was Wrong

A reader criticizes the Leesburg supervisor for his comments and the board for not speaking against him.

Editor, Leesburg/Ashburn Patch: Supervisor Ken Reid (R-Leesburg), in defense of Eugene Delgaudio – currently the subject of a criminal investigation – opined recently that his colleague has been singled out for criticism because of his "views." It was a curious statement, since everyone who has been critical of Mr. Delgaudio has made it clear that it is his behavior, not his “views,” that are unacceptable in a public official. We expect in a democracy that citizens will disagree with some of the views held by our representatives, and vice-versa. However, when a public official descends to the level of name-calling and defamation of the citizens he or she is supposed to represent, we are no longer talking about differences of opinion; we …

joe brewer

9:14 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Reid received Turkey of the Year award for 2012 already, now it appears as if he has a leg up on everyone for 2013. The contempt is from the public directed at Reid for his stupid remarks!   more ›

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