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Bill White Churches occasionally hold "blessing of the animals" events where people can bring their pets in. YOUR VOTE: WHO DREW IT BEST? 'We the People," by Randy Bish "Laws Buffet,"" by Dana Summers "Focus," by Scott Stantis WHO DREW IT BEST? Which is the top cartoon of the week? (Poll ends Friday) 'We the People," by Randy Bish "Laws Buffet,"" by Dana Summers "Focus," by Scott Stantis LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Applause for Ray Rice shameful Death row inmates gain liberals' sympathy All state police should pass same fitness tests PPL customers will be stuck with the bill 'A new low' in reporting Israel fighting against a terrorist organization SUBMIT YOUR OWN LETTER >> BILL WHITE BILL WHITE'S BLOG: Musikfest Changes BILL WHITE'S BLOG: What Is It? The Answer BILL WHITE'S BLOG: The Day After Eating BILL WHITE'S BLOG: Eating My Way Through Musikfest BILL WHITE'S BLOG: Best Sarandon-Robbins Movies MORE BILL WHITE >> PAUL CARPENTER Paul Carpenter: Pennsylvania casino revenue was supposed to help taxpayers Paul Carpenter: Schnecksville cyclist heads world championships in Korea Paul Carpenter: Musikfest noise protest focuses on loud motorcycles flocking to the event Paul Carpenter: Medical marijuana legalization may be coming to Pennsylvania one way or another Paul Carpenter: Artificial speed limits mainly benefit auto insurance companies MORE PAUL CARPENTER >> YOUR VIEW George A. Nation III: Competition for public schools will raise education quality Donald P. Russo: Good books can take you on summer vacation, even at home Madonna and Young: Gov. Tom Corbett's curious campaign strategy Samuel Miranda Jr.: Good Shepherd's pediatric unit reaches milestone Len Barcousky: For one man, no running at Slatington's 150th anniversary MORE YOUR VIEW >> NATIONAL COLUMNISTS Arthur L. Caplan: Why do two white Americans get Ebola serum while hundreds of Africans die? Mary Sanchez: Lives, dreams on the line as Congress dithers over immigration Jonah Goldberg: WWI demons live Albert Hunt: Richard Nixon, Watergate conspirator and good liberal MORE NATIONAL COLUMNS >> iTHINK Benjamin Ahmad: E-cigarette candy flavors can tempt teens to try smoking Abigail Casey: Home-schooled students face a unique search for college Justin Amann: Charter school growth siphons resources from public schools Caroline Peterson: Identify GMO foods on labels so we will know what we eat Stephen Haberle: NASA budget cuts put America at competitive disadvantage MORE iTHINK >> BLOGGING WITH BILL WHITE Bill White comments on local news, judges Christmas lights, offers advice to the lovelorn and eats massive quantities of Musikfest food. His daily blog is a mix of personal journal, political commentary and odd ruminations on pop culture. Musikfest Changes What Is It? The Answer The Day After Eating Eating My Way Through Musikfest MORE FROM BLOGGING WITH BILL WHITE >> Educational or recreational? With these road trips, it's the best of both worlds Allentown and country: Great American road trips on a 3-hour drive Just along for the rides: Your guide to Pennsylvania amusement parks SUBMIT YOUR LETTER Have a question, idea or opinion? Send a letter to the editor at The Morning Call Please fill out all fields completely. Comments should not exceed 200 words. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Subject/Title: Letter/Body (Do Not Exceed 200 Words): PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: E-mail: Guidelines: Letters must be original, legible and submitted exclusively to The Morning Call. They should not exceed 200 words. Letters must include the writer's signature, a verifiable home street address and day/evening telephone numbers (for verification purposes -- street addresses and telephone numbers will not be published). 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