LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Outdoor recreation stimulates the economy

Sen. Jim DeMint's recent guest column on the federal government's land-acquisition plans ("White House land grab," Commentary, March 3) outlines a lot of issues, but it doesn't adequately address the significant contribution of outdoor recreation to the U.S. economy and to Mr. DeMint's home state of South Carolina. As a South Carolina employer, I think the value of a major contributor to the economy needs to be part of the conversation.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bring back the capitalist model

Socialism will not ensure the flourishing of our nation. It is no surprise that the prescription for our success as authored by President Obama is just that.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Does the U.S. really want a secure border?

I wonder what ever happened to the original congressional border plan of two fences along the southwestern U.S. border with a road in between ("Border fence: Virtual vs. reality," Page 1, March 1).

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Deal with Iran now

It is past time to remove our rose-colored glasses in reining in Iran's nuclear genie. Does anyone seriously believe Tehran will not be our next foe after the fall of Saddam Hussein, should the Iranian regime's drive for the bomb continue? President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad should be overthrown, as a start. Otherwise, Israel probably will step in to finish off that threat to world safety.