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Common sense should trump free markets

To the Editor: I believe in freedom and thus free markets, but I also believe in common sense. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) allowed pharmaceutical companies to start advertising prescription drugs on TV in 1997. Big Pharma calls this direct marketing; I would call it stupid and wasteful spending. In 2020 they spent $4.58 billion on TV advertising for products that you are not able to buy unless your doctor writes you a prescription. If you have to tell your doctor what to prescribe for you, then I suggest you need to get a new doctor, not a drug. You have probably noticed ...

Civics 101 briefing

To the Editor: Civics 101 briefing. Washington D.C., state, county, and township governing entities and an overlooked body of elected representatives significantly affect your daily life. Every county in Ohio has, as defined by law, namely the Ohio Revised Code 3517.03, a county Central Committee being the controlling committee elected by you, respective to each major party. Each county’s distinct voting precinct district citizens elect one representative. Under its authority are its officers, formed Executive Committee, and sub-committee(s). The Central Committees’ primary ...

An empathetic view on the St. Clair Township shooting tragedy

To the Editor: So many stories have been told about the horrible incident that happened in St. Clair Township on Jan. 22. Fact: two people died and their beautiful families are devastated, their lives will never be the same. Fact: A police officer was severely wounded and he/his family are devastated and their lives will never be the same. I want to tell you a little bit about Joseph Como. Joe was a young man with a terrible illness — schizophrenia. There are people who are referring to him as a horrible or evil person, but the fact is Joe was neither of these things. Joe was ...

Will a real leader please stand up!

To the Editor: From cowboys and Indians to corruptible sexual orientation immorality to cozying up with money gamers Mike Rulli is posing as a congressman of the 6th District of Ohio. Rulli has gone from grocery produce to Primary Sponsor of Ohio Senate Bill 119 to backyard cowboys and Indians to money games in East Palestine, Ohio. While still an Ohio Senator, Rulli and his political party advancer from Columbiana County called everyone else a liar about his sponsorship of Senate Bill 119 which had at its core immorality. Rulli and his promoter continue to deny and evade the fact that ...

The truth about the air and water in East Palestine

To the editor: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims our air and water are “legal,” yet many doctors argue they are toxic. This dissonance reveals the systemic failure of the EPA to protect our community’s air and water. On February 3, 2023, during the train derailment, 115,580 gallons of hazardous materials were deliberately vented and burned, including vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, and ethyl hexyl acrylate. I spent 25 years in the U.S. Coast Guard enforcing EPA guidelines regarding oil and chemical dumping, and I have witnessed firsthand the grave implications of ...

Clean environment and robust economy not mutually exclusive

To the editor: Ohio’s natural gas and oil sector has emerged as a cornerstone of economic development. A Cleveland State University study just found that the total natural gas and oil related investments in Ohio surpassed $108 billion between 2011 and 2023, including $3.1 billion in just the second half of 2023. These investments create jobs, fund infrastructure, and support energy reliability across the state. Investments that even those writing these letters to the editor enjoy. Thanks to advancements in technology and responsible practices, modern exploration is far removed ...