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Letters October 10, 2001
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Getting back to normal
     Some signs of normalcy are returning to the area, as well they should.
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Remember flag respect, flag etiquette
     While our nation is mourning the loss of such precious life, it is comforting to know that despite our differences, we still remain one, united by our strength. Like most American citizens, I am proud to see so many people saluting our freedom by displaying the American flag on their homes, cars and...
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Residents need to exercise right to vote
     It isn’t the right to vote that keeps government responsive to those whom it governs, rather it’s those who vote who accomplished this miracle of government. Voting is more than just a right of citizenship for American citizens; it’s their duty, their responsibility and their obligation.
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Patriotism should not be confused with insubordination
     Detective Lt. Mike Rubino is a neighbor, friend, and decorated civil servant. The fact that he wears his heart on his sleeve should be viewed as a laudable act as opposed to a character trait that warrants disciplinary action. When Mike pledged to serve the public, his commitment was borderless.
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Walker upset with sidewalk maintenance
     I am a walker who enjoyed the walk on the new sidewalk built on Centerville Road. It’s a shame that the walk is not maintained along DePalma Farm, our Green Acres farm. I guess this is the thanks the taxpayers get for protecting open space. Next time you drive down Centerville Road, take a look at t...
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Smith’s comments on swim, tennis club need explaining
     The Middletown Swim and Tennis Club, located on Harmony Road, is owned by Middletown and managed by the Township Committee. About four years ago, it was purchased by Middletown Township for more than $1 million, with an additional $77,000 allocated for repairs.
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Resident urges cancellation of open space referendum
     I strongly support Monisha Merchant’s suggestion made at a recent Holmdel Township Committee meeting that the proposed referendum, requesting voter approval of a substantial increase in the open space tax, be withdrawn. Having served for more than a quarter century on the Holmdel Environmental Commi...
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Elks member thanks fellow Elks for touching benefit
     A benefit dinner was held in my honor Sept. 22, at the Keyport/Matawan Elks Lodge No. 2030. I was amazed at the number of family and friends who turned out.
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Police presence appreciated at family’s time of need
     We would like to take this opportunity to thank a few people who helped us in our time of need. We lost someone near and dear to many people, Jeffrey Matis, Sept. 4.
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Thanking those who evacuated thousands of commuters
     Sept. 11 is a date that remains etched in all our minds. The coordinated efforts of those who safely evacuated thousands of commuters, one of whom was my husband, was an effort worthy of praise and thanks.
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A supporter wants detective’s case to be reconsidered
     I am writing this in response to the Oct. 3 article in the Independent about the transferring of Detective Lt. Michael Rubino.
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Guest Column
Robert J. Riker
and
James Duncan
The World Trade Center: Past, present and future

     It was just a month ago. Now the World Trade Center and several adjacent, large office buildings no longer exist. The working places of perhaps 60,000 are gone. The major mass transportation connection between lower Manhattan and New Jersey, PATH’s World Trade Center terminal, which provided connect...
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