
	Tossing ‘to do' list is on top of list Friday, July 03 The week passes quickly, and all of us have a never-ending "to do" list. Weekend mornings start with a very early canoe paddle down the Housatonic River, followed by a stop at my sister's house for a quick visit. Full Story We must acknowledge Bush legacy Friday, July 03 A letter to the editor of June 15 from John Crane states that we should stop bashing the Bush administration which bashed the American public for eight years and is at it again. Full Story State workers await reform Friday, July 03 I applaud Governor Patrick for proposing a strict ethics reform bill. [Ethics reform has now been passed by the Legislature. Full Story Bridging the gap on dyslexia Dorothy van den Honert deserves praise for highlighting the struggles of students with dyslexia ("Needless costs of special education," op-ed June Full Story Wise alliance for county, agencies Congratulations to United Cerebral Palsy of Berkshire County and The Berkshire Talking Chronicle on their strategic alliance (Eagle, June 30). Full Story No logic behind GOP health stand In view of the almost universal desire of Americans for health care reform, what on earth can the Republicans be thinking? Full Story Disturbed by the Jackson reaction I can understand and appreciate the power of Michael Jackson’s celebrity. Full Story Wind Act bulldozes home rule Tuesday, June 30 I object strongly to the premise of the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act, the subject of a "listening session" by DOER representatives at BCC on June 24. Full Story Ideology must not stop health reform Tuesday, June 30 Michael Kinsley's June 27 op-ed piece "Rationing is our choice" surprised me twice. Full Story Whose bluff was actually called? Tuesday, June 30 I take issue with "reporter" Matt Murphy's characterization of the passage of reforms in ethics, pensions and transportation as the Legislature calling the Governor's "bluff." ("Patrick to OK sales tax hike," June 27.) Full Story Why a public option is required Tuesday, June 30 We need a public option in the new health care plan. I work as nurse and I deal with the inefficiencies of our current health care system every day. Full Story Hero's welcome for murderer? Tuesday, June 30 I felt both anger and curiosity when reading the blurb in your "In the World" column of June 28: ("Italy: Palestinian hijacker expelled to Syria"). Full Story Nuclear power blows away wind Monday, June 29 Wind power is one of the biggest scams of our time. It will enrich Al Gore and his wealthy friends at the expense of the consumer and the taxpayer. Full Story Demand release of Israeli soldier Monday, June 29 It has been three years since Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, was kidnapped by Hamas, and he has not been heard from. Full Story Health care must be equal for all Monday, June 29 H.R. 676 (the United States Health Insurance Act) should be passed by the U. Full Story