THE WASHINGTON TIMES

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Prayer out, rainbow flag in at school

President Abraham Lincoln was not ashamed of the United States or God. In his Gettysburg address Lincoln said, " ... that this nation under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." Unfortunately, this nation is no longer under God. Published November 5, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The price of liberty is vigilance

It's been said that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. Tuesday night's election results dramatically illustrated that fact. Spreading the truth via letters to the editor, talk shows, emails and even everyday conversations, when done by enough people, can change the direction of the country. Published November 5, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama, not Netanyahu, is the coward

The Obama administration's vulgar denunciation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was clearly no gaffe. ("Netanyahu fires back at reported 'chickens--- slur from U.S. official," Web, Oct. 29). Published November 5, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: U.S. must assist Taiwan with new submarines

Analysts mostly agree that China's aggressive undersea fleet buildup is a serious threat to Taiwan, and they call on Washington to supply Taiwan with diesel-electric submarines. Published November 5, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Eye-opening politics outside polling place

Sometimes you can learn a lot by handing out or accepting sample ballots on Election Day. Published November 5, 2014

EDITORIAL: Now, to lead

Midterm elections are about incumbent presidents even when they aren't on the ballot. President Obama acknowledged this when he declared that "every single one" of his policies would be up for a vote Tuesday even though his name wouldn't be on anybody's ballot. On election eve, the White House hedged with the claim that since many of the closest Senate races were in states Mr. Obama didn't carry two years ago the results had to be taken with salt. Published November 5, 2014

EDITORIAL: Michelle Obama’s fried-chicken Democrats

Democrats take the black vote for granted, and it's more obvious than ever. Republicans have an opportunity now to regain the trust of black voters the party once had. Published November 4, 2014

EDITORIAL: Beware the Ebola snake-oil remedies

The quality of mercy is always strained, but snake oil comes raw and unfiltered, harvested from ever more lethal snakes. You might think the accounts of the suffering of those stricken with the Ebola virus would soften the hearts of snake-oil salesmen. Published November 4, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Disabled vets not ‘milking’ system

I take issue with the characterization of severely disabled veterans (those with disability ratings of more than 50 percent) as somehow milking the system for federal disability payments ("Veterans caught triple-dipping on benefits," Web, Oct. 30). Published November 4, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Paul’s critique of GOP won’t win black votes

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, like many other Republicans, would like to encourage more blacks to support Republican candidates or officeholders at all levels. He faults the "Republican brand," implying that the black community would be much more supportive of Republican candidates if only they would interact more with that community. Published November 4, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Voluntarily show ID when voting in Maryland

Although it's not required in Maryland, I showed my driver's license to the poll worker when I went to vote Tuesday. I urge other voters to do the same in all elections. Published November 4, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Separation of all Islamic religion and state

The U.S. Constitution requires the separation of church and state. So what should be done in the case of Islam, where the doctrines of religion and politics have been ostensibly intertwined, so that both religious and political elements of Muslims can be treated according to U.S. law and the Constitution? What must be done to create the separation of mosque and state? Published November 4, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Rest in peace, Brittany Maynard

I admire the courage of 29-year-old Brittany Maynard, the terminally ill woman who recently died in Portland, Ore. Published November 3, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Democrats like Rangel are real ‘Uncle Tom’

If only I could print the words I feel over New York Rep. Charles B. Rangel's ridiculous and babbling accusations that Republicans are racists who think slavery never ended ("Charlie Rangel on GOP: They 'believe slavery isn't over'" Web, Oct. 31). Published November 3, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Every vote important to nation’s future

We are at a critical point in the history of this great nation. It is thus imperative that you cast your vote Nov. 4. Published November 3, 2014

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: If you like Obama, vote for Warner

Rep. J. Randy Forbes, Virginia Republican, was elected and went to Washington with certain convictions, including religious beliefs similar to those held by the Founding Fathers. To Mr. Forbes' credit, these beliefs and policies have not changed, which is quite the exception in Washington. Published November 3, 2014