Reader stands by her facts about the war in Iraq
      Thank you for the opportunity to respond to those who are questioning where I got my facts about the Iraqi civilians killed or displaced by the U.S. invasion and the ensuing violence. It is the sad nature of war that many, if not most, civilian casualties go unreported by the corporate medi...
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Letter was not an attack on soldiers
      There is no mistake about my letter published in the Acorn . The purpose was not to disparage what our brave troops are doing overseas, not just in Iraq, but in all the overseas countries. This is about free speech, one of our great freedoms here in America. I would never oppose anyone ...
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Can relate to frustration over tree removal
      I read the letter from Bren Mercado and understand her frustration. I, too, have recently had issues with a tree in front of my home that is city owned but overhangs into my driveway. The pods are huge and have caused more than $7,000 worth of damage to my cars, which are parked i...
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Do you hear what I hear?
      I am wondering if anyone else has heard the professionalsounding fireworks that have continued since last Fourth of July in a neighborhood south of Los Angeles Avenue? I usually get woken up around 3 a.m. by the loud boom. It puts the entire household in a panic.
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