I’ve been a Baptist all my life, and I have noticed over the years that we Baptists are big on numbers. If there’s something that can be counted, we will count it and write it down. I don’t know just where all these numbers go or why we think they are so important, but we’re good at it.

Dear editor:
To Mr Chris Clark and Governor Sonny Purdue:
I am so sad that you have done such a terrible thing. I have two little sisters that love to go see all the animals at the park. I would thank you if you could keep Mr. Chet at the park.

Dear editor:
I am writing in response to Robert Thomas‚ letter “The Difference” (Feb. 3). There is much in Mr. Thomas‚ argument with which I agree. Like Mr. Thomas I believe the expectations of the Obama administration are admirable and like Mr. Thomas, I question the common sense (and even the honesty) of a government that creates a budget knowing all the while it will be overspent.

Sometimes stuff just doesn’t catch on. The intent may have been good but for some reason, it wasn’t marketable.

Dear editor:
Last night I listened to president Obama address the nation and must say, as always, I was impressed with his presentation. I have to agree with most of his expectations. The difference comes in how to achieve these goals. There seems to be a general consensus in Washington that the country can spend itself into prosperity therefore alleviating all our problems.