Why is America so reluctant to ban automatic weapons? Are we there yet? Did the two recent mass shootings involving automatic weapons in two American cities hours apart, which... Letters to the Editor Aug 10 2019 | 06:36 PM
As a white child living in Virginia in the 1960s... As a white child living in Virginia in the 1960s, I was scared when I saw TV footage and print photos of angry white people... Letters to the Editor Jul 24 2019 | 04:41 AM
Standing Soldier monument in Sparta: "Erected by James B. Titman, Liet. and R.O.M. of the 27th and 33rd Regiments New Jersey Volunteers, in memory of all the brave heroes who served on land and sea in defense of their country in any of the wars of the United States." Glad for a better view of Sparta's standing soldier Congratulations to the Presbyterian Church for removing the large bush that obscured the view of Sparta’s Standing... Letters to the Editor Jun 13 2019 | 12:02 PM
Making the case for literacy volunteers Almost everyone reading this letter has encountered people who were struggling with their English. And you've probably thought... Letters to the Editor Mar 14 2019 | 10:52 AM
Not surprised by Manaforte sentencing Those surprised by the lenient sentencing of Paul Manafort shouldn't be. Anyone paying attention would remember that Judge... Letters to the Editor Mar 14 2019 | 10:44 AM
'Where have you gone, Joe Dimaggio?' Lindsay Graham has inadvertently aired the current problem with his quiescent Republican Party, and the government generally,... Letters to the Editor Mar 07 2019 | 01:34 AM
Trump on the ropes I always love to use boxing terminology, as boxing was my second favorite sport, and for a time I was affiliated with the... Letters to the Editor Mar 07 2019 | 01:12 AM
Urges for adequate preparation for college Preparing for college and going through the application process can be a daunting task. There are several components, including... Letters to the Editor Feb 28 2019 | 12:10 PM
LETTERS Sparta Superintendent, Michael Rossi, said at the Board of Education meeting on Monday that branding the school district... Letters to the Editor Feb 13 2019 | 11:09 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Unprecedented and certainly unpresidential. El Presidente Trump has done it again. Our national security council members... Letters to the Editor Feb 06 2019 | 07:58 AM
The minimum wage law is bad for New Jersey The minimum wage bill signed by the governor will do more harm than good for the state, and it will do much more harm than... Letters to the Editor Feb 06 2019 | 07:56 AM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Making the case for getting money out of politics Taxing the wealthy and addressing the massively unequal distribution of... Letters to the Editor Feb 06 2019 | 07:43 AM
Expresses sorrow and concern at nation's dysfunction The Government shutdown has now entered its 30th day. Eight hundred thousand of our families are suffering for something... Letters to the Editor Jan 24 2019 | 05:57 AM
Sparta Education Foundation offers heartfelt thanks and best wishes for holiday season The coldest Thanksgiving Day on record did not dampen the resolve of hundreds of trotters, volunteers, sponsors and spectators... Letters to the Editor Dec 06 2018 | 07:10 AM
Grateful for the community support of the Turkey Trot Last week, approximately 350 local families received complete Thanksgiving feasts, including a turkey, side dishes, fresh... Letters to the Editor Nov 28 2018 | 11:30 AM
![Standing Soldier monument in Sparta: "Erected by James B. Titman, Liet. and R.O.M. of the 27th and 33rd Regiments New Jersey Volunteers, in memory of all the brave heroes who served on land and sea in defense of their country in any of the wars of the United States."](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/169x225/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/OSSM/OPINION03-190619993-AR_SI20190613190619993_MG5738137.jpeg "Standing Soldier monument in Sparta: "Erected by James B. Titman, Liet. and R.O.M. of the 27th and 33rd Regiments New Jersey Volunteers, in memory of all the brave heroes who served on land and sea in defense of their country in any of the wars of the United States."")
