Surprise! Mr. Chick didn't wake up one morning and say “Gee, I think I'll take the boiler out of the BOE building today.” The government tried to protect some people, but I see we have a smart judge.

What is up with the ads to continue the war. Are we so ignorant as a people we have to be told what to think?

Jump on the BASSwagon. Mike Bass for DA.

Two thumbs up for the Auburn Maroons football team.

If Cayuga County is the ninth highest-taxed county in the USA, it seems like we need tax relief and to find out who's pocketing our money. And we'd still like to know in the town of Owasco, the names of the people who are guilty with the investigation that's going on.

I think The Citizen should do an update on the new veteran's memorial park in Auburn or have we forgot all about our veterans who fought for this country?

I strongly agree with the statement in the Sept. 3 issue of your paper about the city of Auburn purchasing hybrid foreign vehicles. It makes me sick to think about it.

The public announcer for Auburn Maroons needs to either stay home or try to learn the names of all the players involved in the game. As parents we were very disappointed not all the names were mentioned.

I think the (city of Auburn) planning department needs a makeover anyway. Cynthia Aikman sounds bitter, like wishing the mayor and his supporters luck in attracting good paying jobs in Auburn.

William Seward, I'm sure, wouldn't be happy with South Street today. The horrible truck traffic and the two aging and noisy manhole covers in front of his house would probably drive him nuts.

Where was/is the coverage by The Citizen for the poor Meridian Fire Department? Doesn't the paper care that the Meridian residents may lose their 104-year-old volunteer fire department?

Three cheers for our volunteers! Thank you for keeping us safe during the Highland fire, and we hope that Highland can rebuild their landmark soon.

Congratulations to the Moravia group responsible for the outside of the school, the memory garden and the beautiful flowers. They deserve kudos.

Criticizing George Bush is one thing, hating him is another. Where did Mr. Lynch ever state he hated George Bush?

The social security system is struggling in part because of abuse of the system. The paper should periodically publish a number where abuse could be reported.

Our county legislators should be representing the people of the Catskills. They should put the casino here to generate jobs and money.

Has anyone seen any fireflies this summer or are they a victim of global warming also?

Sports fans, if every manager who lost games stepped aside, who would manage? How about Mariners games on Sept. 5 - kudos, Yankees.

Hey, nice “patch job” on Perrine Street, wonder how long it will last? Hmm, maybe one week.

Maybe the Auburn school board could check into the Alliance Stadium in Syracuse. They are pulling up their turf, so maybe Auburn could get it.

Any man who actively participates in sports regularly is able-bodied enough to work for a pay check, instead of relying on a government he despises to support him.

Let's end the current mode of administration injustice. Vote Mike Bass for DA.