Editorial
First Responders need our help now
      As we write this editorial, we have not had the opportunity to hear President George Bush's State of the Union Address. He will obviously speak about Iraq and America's role in the Middle East as we move into the future. He is also likely to discuss the First Responders on 9/11 and talk, we hope ab...
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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
by Kevin Eastwood
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Public Commentary
History of Babylon Village's holiday sled
      Dear Editor: My husband Doug and I are lifelong residents of Babylon Village. Upon reading the Beacon issue of December 28, 2006, we were surprised to see the sled we donated to the Village.
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Flags in poor condition should be removed
      DearEditor: Since 1997 I have been writing to municipalities, everyone from the County Executive to members of the Legislature of Oyster Bay about the condition of some of the flags they fly. I have also written to CEOs of many companies when those I spoke to refuse to remove shabby flags.
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Freedom is not a sacrificial altar
      President Bush has committed more than 20,000 new troops to the failed Iraq war, urging them and all Americans to sacrifice for the "noble" Iraqi cause. He declared that we must go forward with trust in the "Author of Liberty" and resist the temptation to put aside the "burdens of freedom.
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