Three columns under the Free Speech section of The Citizen is about two and half columns too many for another no-name, opinion-spouting, grand-standing chest beater. Although there were some worthy comments about socialized health care, don’t run down my VA to support your ranting. If you are that impassioned, put your name where your mouth is.

I take exception to some of the comments made recently in [Free Speech]. The rant started with, “Please allow me to share with you what I know about government-run hospitals based on three Vietnam-related surgeries over a period of three months in two foreign hospitals.”

We recently went to the Legacy Theater in Tyrone to see Disney’s “High School Musical” on its opening night. My daughter is a huge fan of the show, and we saw it back in January at the Fox Theater.

As a 30-year Army veteran and retiree, I read the press reporting concerning the events surrounding the death of Corporal Pat Tillman, and its subsequent investigations, with what was initially disbelief followed shortly thereafter with growing incredulity and then sheer outrage.

Last week’s Free Speech from the FCHS faculty member was an interesting one. I only wish that he/she had been willing to sign it as a letter to the editor, but I also understand why he/she did not.

As a 20-year resident of Peachtree City, I strongly believe the quality of life that my family has experienced here must be maintained, as well as enhanced.

I have noticed an increasing number of jobs in the metro Atlanta newspapers that prefer or require the ability to speak Spanish.

As has been said by many others, our form of government isn’t perfect, but it is the best available. In our system, elections do have consequences.

Last week’s story on the Fayette County Animal Shelter (“Friends in Need”) couldn’t have been more accurate. I’ve had several occasions to need their help which I received with promptness, professionalism, and empathy.

In the minds of most people the problem of deporting several million illegal aliens may seem like a formidable, if not impossible, task.

I would like to respectfully disagree with Mr. Murphy’s conclusion that the cumulative evidence from the Bible shows that Jesus had siblings.

Okay, okay. I know people are tiring of our little back and forth about the issue of Mary’s perpetual virginity, and I know Mr. Murphy seems to have delivered the coup de grace in his last letter, but I’d like one more crack at the issue. Please indulge me.

While I am all for enhancing the facility that provides for our citizens in their golden years, we taxpayers are about to be ripped off yet again.

“Affiliated Press Release – July 18, 2007 — The Fayette County Commission today acted to put county fire and emergency services out for competitive bid. The commission believes the forces of the free market should be allowed to manage these services.

The year 2007 will prove to be a defining moment in the history of Peachtree City. Whether the definition will be viewed in the future as positive or negative depends upon the course that is selected today.

I am writing you about a problem that I have tried to solve since July of last year. I have called the marshal’s office, the state, and Saturday night I called the Sheriff’s office.

I would first apologize to those offended by my reference to the female anatomy of a religious figure. Perhaps I was a bit hasty to assume that, in the age of “CSI,” a clinical observation wouldn’t “gross” someone out. However, in my experience, when discussing topics of faith, most will not listen to even the most logical reasoning.

Wal-Mart has a prescription drug program that offers more than 400 generic drugs for $4 (30-day supply).

I had Kroger’s pharmacy match the price on Lisinopril. The cost without insurance is $39, $7.60 with Blue Cross Blue Shield. My insurance co-pay is $10.

This letter expresses some concerns from six former chairmen of the Fayette County Commission. Each of us gave substantial portions of our lives towards the betterment of our great community. We are all impacted by every decision made by our governing authority.

The Fayette County Board of Commissioners took a step in the right direction in seeking an alternative form of legal representation.

I, like many PTC citizens, was dismayed to see the results of the trial this past Friday where Judge John J. Goger ruled against our town and in favor of GRTA’s mandate of a four-lane bridge for TDK.

I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I saw the voting options for the start date of the 2008-2009 school year.

Having read recently in your publication several stories concerning last summer’s pesticide release in our area, I now feel obligated to express my views on this matter. You see, my family has been greatly affected by this incident as has many others. But let’s get down to the crux of this event.

It is not often that I feel inclined to write a letter to the editor, but after reading the front page story about Democrats in your paper last week, I feel I must rebut some of the foolish statements made by the quoted Democrats in the article.

Dear Kevin (Madden): You are a dear friend and a good neighbor but, boy, have you lit my fire!

After all these years, I read today’s paper to find out I am a Southerner who, because of that fact, has no sensibilities regarding gay rights, abortion or, I assume, any other social issues of the day.

Over the past (approximately) one month period, the Peachtree City Fire Department has had the sad responsibility of airlifting four patients ejected from golf carts due to varying degrees of inattention, reckless behavior and lack of familiarity with the law.

On the Fourth of July I went shopping in the Fayette Pavilion. When I left I took the exit to Ga. Highway 85, and I was livid that the water sprinklers were on at 2 in the afternoon and water was covering the street.

Listen up, PTC, Fayette and Coweta residents: Do not miss “Les Miserables — School Edition” at The Fred this Friday or Saturday night.

One of the things that separates Republicans from Democrats is the openness of Republicans to criticize their own party when they feel that their leaders have ideologically failed them.

Even with all my family struggles, I love Peachtree City. When I moved here, my family was invited to come to the Peachtree Runners Club free summer program for the families in the community. My son had just turned 4 and my youngest daughter was 10.