- Coattail effect? In order for the coattail effect to work, the candidate has to have a chance to win. Barth has no chance to win.

- Why has the city of St. Albans put up the spy cameras at the downtown intersections?

- Don't punish the kids who vandalized J.E. Robins Elementary School. Punish the parents. Make the parents clean it up and pay for the cost of restoration. I'll bet the kids will think twice before they do it again. The parents should also be charged with child neglect. The kids are being neglected and are bored, so they go for it.

- It is no wonder Hurricane's water bills are so high. I saw two water department employees riding around in a new red Ranger pickup with aluminum wheels and who knows what other creature comforts. The truck had a temporary plate expiring Oct. 8, 2008 which indicates it must be an additional vehicle and not a replacement vehicle.

- The teenagers and their parents should be responsible for footing the bill for the cleanup of Robins Elementary. Perhaps if it cost the parents something, they will keep a better eye on their children.

- The reason Robert Byrd's name is on so many things is because he is the reason we have them.

- The juveniles who did the vandalism at Robins Elementary should be made to clean it up and pay for it. Let's get tough on them for a change instead of just slapping their wrist.

- If the average waiting time at CAMC is one hour, could someone explain to me why I had to wait nine hours?

- The Clay Center is a fabulous place. It has so many interesting things. Children, grownups and people from out of town have enjoyed it so much. It is a wonderful place. The ones who complain are missing out and we are getting all the enjoyment out of it.

- Why has the city of St. Albans put up the spy cameras at the downtown intersections?

- Don't punish the kids who vandalized J.E. Robins Elementary School. Punish the parents. Make the parents clean it up and pay for the cost of restoration. I'll bet the kids will think twice before they do it again. The parents should also be charged with child neglect. The kids are being neglected and are bored, so they go for it.

- It is no wonder Hurricane's water bills are so high. I saw two water department employees riding around in a new red Ranger pickup with aluminum wheels and who knows what other creature comforts. The truck had a temporary plate expiring Oct. 8, 2008 which indicates it must be an additional vehicle and not a replacement vehicle.

- The teenagers and their parents should be responsible for footing the bill for the cleanup of Robins Elementary. Perhaps if it cost the parents something, they will keep a better eye on their children.

- The reason Robert Byrd's name is on so many things is because he is the reason we have them.

- The juveniles who did the vandalism at Robins Elementary should be made to clean it up and pay for it. Let's get tough on them for a change instead of just slapping their wrist.

- If the average waiting time at CAMC is one hour, could someone explain to me why I had to wait nine hours?

- The Clay Center is a fabulous place. It has so many interesting things. Children, grownups and people from out of town have enjoyed it so much. It is a wonderful place. The ones who complain are missing out and we are getting all the enjoyment out of it.

- Is it legal for an employee to transport their children in a state vehicle?

- In regard to the smokers protest, I don't smoke, but I agree with them. I think it is a major abuse of power. It is like living in Russia. They try to control everything we do.

- The liberals just don't get it. Sometimes it is necessary to fight a war to protect your way of life. Women have abortions to get rid of a child they simply don't want. If you are too stupid to see that difference, then I feel sorry for you.

- The Democrats say that drilling for oil now will not reduce the price of gas. If we don't drill now, in three or four years we will be paying $6.50 or $7 per gallon.

- This is America. We have to stand up and fight for it. If we don't, this country is going to be lost.

- This country is overpopulated and soon there will not be enough food to go around.

- Please vote for McCain. I earn $300,000 a year and need to keep the Bush tax breaks for the wealthy. With your help my family can continue to live lavishly. I don't want Obama to take my lifestyle from me. Thank you for your support.

- Why did the Daily Mail include Michael Phelps' conviction in your Short Takes column? That information had nothing to do with ADHD. Must we always tear down our heroes? Shame on you.