Fallen Marine must never be forgotten
      Now we cry. There is no greater loss than that of a child. Anthony Melia was a child of all of us. He was a child of his own parents, but also a child of every mother and father, a child of our Titan football family, a child of our city and a child of our nation. One of our ow...
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Global warming is mostly hot air from environmentalists
      It's truly interesting to read the letters to the T.O. Acorn regarding global warming. Of course they are written by people who believe Al Gore invented the Internet and don't realize he financed his movie with money from big tobacco.
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Agrees that global warming is a hoax, but admits extra land would be nice
      I agree with Mr. Van de Walle's comments that global warming is a hoax. As with Mr. Van de Walle, I own property that will become oceanfront property when the polar ice caps melt and the seas rush in. I look forward to this opportunity to own land that I could not now afford.
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Puts no trust in psychics
      Regarding the article "Psychic brought in to help find missing man" (Thousand Oaks Acorn, Jan. 25): As a skeptic of unproven supernatural claims, I am often asked, "What harm is there in believing that 'psychic power' is real?"
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Horse community has a strong tradition in Conejo Valley
      Half a century is an accomplishment and tribute to the horse community in its efforts to endure as an important entity that makes up the rich fabric of the Conejo Valley. Living in Thousand Oaks for the past 45 years and being a historian for a local horse club, Equestrian Trails Inc.
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Townhouse quake insurance hike a heavy burden for senior citizens
      The state of California encourages senior citizens to downsize. This helps young families to move into our larger houses. The state rewards the senior citizens who do this by allowing us to take our Proposition 13 tax rate with us.
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When it's cold, keep pets indoors
      It is 35 to 40 degrees outside, but you don't mind as you are in your warm home or under the down comforter. How about Fido and Kitty? You left them outside in the cold and even the rain, without any concern for their well-being. How could you do that? Dogs and cats are warm bloode...
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Birth control deserves to be a national priority
      The abortion dilemma comes down to a basic question: To abort or not to abort? Here are some facts: 1. Only man's sperm can impregnate a woman. 2. As of now the only way to prevent unwanted pregnancies is by pill, contraceptives or abstinence.
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