letters to the editor
His View: According to the Bible
In the most recent issue of The Plainsman, a column was written concerning what the Bible says about homosexuality.
Apr 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Respect the new r-word
Six years ago I walked into my first class of high school. I took my seat in between two teenage boys: one was a year older than me and the other had Down syndrome.
Apr 03, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Letter to the editor: Ain't gonna play Slum City
I believe the intentions of the builders of Slum City are honorable. I think they're trying to do good work. But I believe they're going about it the wrong way, for several reasons.
Mar 29, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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Letter to the editor: Commuters left out in the cold
In the past two weeks, I have been extremely disappointed and frankly, screwed over by the Tiger Transit system.
Mar 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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What is your philosophy?
Philosophy is defined colloquially as one’s lifestyle and outlook on life derived from a consideration of the traditional branches of philosophy: moral, metaphysical, and natural.
Feb 22, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Letter to the editor: Religious freedom under threat from Obamacare mandate
On Friday, President Obama proposed a “compromise” to last year’s Contraception Mandate that would expand that mandate’s religious exemption to include religious-affiliated organizations.
Feb 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Letter to the editor: Alabama Power serves customers first, not politicians
by Nick Sellers
Feb 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Recently, some news articles and editorials around the state have painted a distorted or incomplete picture about our business, our prices and the way we are regulated.
Letter to the editor: Christians can have faith in science
by Jim Bradley
Dec 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
Mr. Sherer’s letter on evolution and Christianity (Nov. 29) must be responded to from theological, educational, and scientific points of view.
Letter to the editor: Evolution not compatible with Christianity
by Thomas Sherer
Dec 03, 2012 | 2 2 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
In the most recent issue of The Plainsman, an article was written concerning the matter of evolution. The comment was made that evolution and Christianity could be reconciled by saying that God sta...
Letter to the editor: Complaining should end, cooperative effort should begin
by Caleb Wolanek
Nov 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
President Obama was given a mandate to lead this country for the next four years. However, given the distribution of power, it is possible for either party to cause more years of gridlock. This is ...
Letter to the editor: Alabamians are behind the curve on change
by Reed Dudley
Nov 16, 2012 | 6 6 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
In Alabama, we live inside a bell jar.
Letter to the editor: Editor’s column misinformed, worrisome
by Derek Lacey
Nov 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
I was truly saddened to read a column written by Robert E. Lee, editor-in-chief, that implied that Medicaid and Welfare have somehow created a “welfare state.”
Letter to the editor: Vote to stay ‘Forever Wild’
by Michael S. Freeman
Oct 29, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the state of Alabama will once again elect new representatives (both nationally and locally) and decide on some important issues that could change the landscape of our state for...
Letter to the editor: Alumnus says no to Petrino
by Tony Borelli
Oct 27, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
I read an article by Kevin Scarbinsky this weekend that stated, "One Auburn booster said a quiet movement has begun behind the scenes to gauge and enlist support for Bobby Petrino as the next coach."
Letter to the editor: Despite appearances, diversity is alive and well on the Plains
by Tyler Lahti
Oct 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
Affirmative action is currently an issue in the Supreme Court, so this topic is all too relevant.
Letter to the editor: Apology from the top takes center stage
by Scott Phillips
Oct 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
As the chair of the Auburn University Department of Theatre, I would like to take this opportunity to respond and apologize to Jonathan McKinney (letter to the editor, Oct. 4) and all of the Auburn...