Letters

I want to say "thank you" to our police and fire departments for their quick response to an issue I had with my furnace.
Within two minutes after ADT notified them, they were at my front door to address the situation.
How fortunate Galax is to have employees and volunteers to care for us anytime of the day and night.
You made me feel safe living in Galax and I appreciate you and all that you do.
Thank you!
Doris Carpenter
Galax

A Readers’ Hotline caller expressed negative reactions to the story, “Farmers Cultivate a New Life in Grayson.”  
Unfortunately, the article did not include the fact that this gentleman spent 22 years as a Navy Seal, serving our country with distinction before working five years in the corporate world.
His wife also served four years in the Navy prior to her career in the restaurant business.
The grant he referred to is for the Independence Farmers’ Market and targets education on healthy eating for local children.  

Don’t bother
Grayson supervisors, don’t worry about trash pickup. If you raise our taxes, we will be homeless with no food. No need for trash pickup. Problem solved.
Editor’s note: They might try to apply the real estate tax to the cardboard box you’ll be living in.

Check the calendar
It’s Feb. 27. Why are the Christmas decorations still up in Independence?

Time for Easter

I just made some signs for my work trailer.
They say: “I PAY 35% TAX On Every Dollar ... The Rich... As Little As 13‑14% … FAIR??”
And why did I do it? Because I am sick of working like a slave just to survive and pay high taxes, while the rich get a free pass.
I work over four months of the year, just to pay taxes. And since I can’t do anything but complain, I’m going to complain as loud as I can.
Romney made $21 million last year and paid 13 to 14 percent tax. Typical for the rich in America.