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Letters: Ten Commandments law goes against American values

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
7 hrs ago

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” The Louisiana law requiring the display of The Ten Commandments in our schools is blatantly unconstitutional. It clearly r…

Letters: Opossum tale getting more and more absurd. Give Saffron back

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

In a truly absurd bureaucratic overreach, Saffron, an opossum, was seized from William Voiles on Feb. 10, while he and his pet pals were happily riding in Voiles’ bike basket during Mardi Gras.

Letters: S&WB never had responsiblity for cleaning catch basins

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

The paper has continued to report that responsibility for catch basin maintenance was transferred from the Sewerage & Water Board to the City of New Orleans in 1991. The newspaper has made…

Letters: Praying that Landry is guided by the gospel to work for all Louisianans

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

What interests me most about the Ten Commandments posted in classrooms is how Gov. Jeff Landry has forgotten what Jesus himself said regarding the Commandments: “‘Love the Lord your God with a…

Letters: Racial wealth gap in New Orleans needs more study

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

In regards to the editorial on the Black-White wealth gap in the New Orleans area, the newspaper was quick to accept the results of The Data Center study as empirically factual, but the devil …

Letters: Supreme Court ruling shows it's out of balance, has turned too far right

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

It looks as if our Supreme Court has turned too much to the right after its most recent ruling in which it decided that a sitting president is immune from prosecution in certain instances.

Letters: Democrats promote false fears of a Trump presidency

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

The Democrats continue to claim they are afraid of another four-year term in the White House by former President Donald Trump. What exactly are they afraid of? Lower inflation, lower gas price…

Letters: Guard troops need for real threats in our state during hurricane season

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

Regarding the story, "Louisiana National Guard troops to remain at Texas, Mexico border until November," published July 6.

Letters: Worst fears about constitutional carry aren't coming true

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

"Blood will run in the streets." "There will be gunfights at red lights." These are some of the dire predictions I heard when permitted carry of a firearm was being considered by the Legislatu…

Letters: Walls of Supreme Court show Ten Commandments, other origins of our laws

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 23, 2024

Regarding opinions expressed about the law requiring posting the Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms, I am reminded of what I saw decades ago when I toured the U.S. Supreme Court building…

Letters: State should be more concerned about citizens than polluters

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 22, 2024

Gov. Jeff Landry’s announcement that Louisiana has filed a petition to challenge EPA pollution protections shows us that once again, the state is unwilling to hold polluters accountable as tox…

Letters: Editorial on permitless carry misses the mark

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 22, 2024

It’s a shame the editorials found on the left (how appropriate!) column of the Opinion page almost always has a liberal bent. I must assume one of the denizens of your stable of editors writes…

Letters: Rule of law protects us all; we destroy it at our peril

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 22, 2024

Reader Jack Morgan writes, “President Joe Biden should exercise his new powers and declare Donald Trump a domestic terrorist and insurrectionist, have him arrested and jailed while he awaits trial.”

Foster Campbell: Profile of Moon Griffon left false impression of gadfly's importance

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 22, 2024

If the job of newspapers is “to afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted,” as has famously been said, then political reporter Tyler Bridges failed at his job. His June 30th profile of…

Letters: Saints players should focus on football field, not faith

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 22, 2024

While I am pleased to see that the New Orleans Saints have two Christians who share the gospel, they are not being paid by the Saints to preach and hold Christian music concerts. They are in N…

Letters: Trip to Omaha shows how well LSU fans are welcomed, even if team not there

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 22, 2024

I just returned from a vacation with my wife Patti and two of our friends from Ama, Louisiana, Barry and Betty, which included the Men's College World Series in Omaha where were able to take i…

Letters log July 4-11: A community that keeps us on our toes

BY ARNESSA GARRETT | Managing editor
Jul 21, 2024

Our community of letter writers often respond to one another, either to disagree with some point made or to amplify an argument. Generally, I like to see letter writers respond to something th…

Letters: Here's another option to feed hungry kids this summer

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 19, 2024

With the school year over, it's important to remember that millions of children are at risk of going hungry during their summer vacations. That's because the school lunches that some 30 millio…

Letters: St. Aug set a shining example in D-Day commemorations

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 19, 2024

With great pride, I enjoyed your coverage of the St. Augustine’s Marching 100 participating in the 80th anniversary of America turning the tide on the tyranny of the Second World War.

Letters: The Second Amendment spells out where the limits to gun rights are

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 19, 2024

From the U.S. Constitution: A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

Letters: Consider effect of Ten Commandments display on students' mental health

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 19, 2024

Imagine a child walking into their new classroom in a Louisiana public school, eyes widening as they notice the prominently displayed Ten Commandments. They feel a pang of discomfort, sensing …

Letters: Teach kids Ten Commandments by our actions, not heretical displays

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 19, 2024

The Bible says the Word of God should be posted on the door post in our homes, as a reminder of what God requires in our lives. It further states the Word should be imprinted in our hearts.

Letters: There are many sources for our laws, not just Ten Commandments

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 19, 2024

A recent letter states that “our country, and all laws created in our country, were all based on Christianity and the Ten Commandments.” I would respectfully disagree. The framers of the Const…

Letters: Recasting the Ten Commandments as ethical would solve many issues

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 19, 2024

Here’s an idea to help quell the brouhaha over the Ten Commandments in public schools. Just retitle them as “Rules of the Road” or “Code of Ethics.” This should help defuse the friction betwee…

Letters: The Ten Commandments no substitute for fairness, well-paid teachers

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 19, 2024

Jesus apparently realized that not everyone would be able to comprehend the command to love your neighbor as yourself so he gave us a very simple version which is “do unto others what you woul…

Letters: S&WB repairs seem to be making street flooding worse

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 18, 2024

I live in the Bayou St. John area. In 29 years, the only time my street flooded was during Katrina. What is the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board doing? Streets that never flooded before …

Letters: Big Easy isn't when it comes to parking

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 18, 2024

I recently visited New Orleans with my 13-year-old son for the first time. We were in town for the Manning football camp.

Letters: Movie depicts New Orleans in a unique way

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Jul 18, 2024

The movie “Kinds of Kindness” opened recently after bringing millions in local investment to the areas in and around New Orleans when it was filmed here. Warning: It’s not for everyone. For th…