Today, in 1865, the states ratified the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in America. The amendment read, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude…shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
Brian A. Iannucci
St Johns, FL
Dear Editor:
Upon waking this day, December 16, 2011, I was perusing my email to find yet another salvo in the current melee between the local Republican Party and the Tea Party. The staggering appropriateness of this message allowed me the opportunity to reflect on this date in history.
Letter: Applauds Shapiro vs. Browning decision
Rabbi Merrill Shapiro
Palm Coast, FL
Dear Editor:
Letter: Rain washes away city hall occupiers
Lance Thaite
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
Letter: Rather see enforcement of existing laws
Jay Bliss
Seat 5 Commissioner
St Augustine Port Waterway and Beach District
Dear Editor:
Letter: Problem with baby food blender
Mary Lou Timura
St Augustine, FL
Letter: Redistricting – bargaining or compromise
Alan Kelso
St Augustine, FL
Dear Editor:
When it comes to adopting school board districts, it is embarrassing to listen to county commissioners making veiled ultimatums; like Commissioner Bryan and Morris, who were nowhere near St. Johns County before our public schools were integrated, or Chairman Miner who was not even born yet.
