Reader commentary: Andy Schmookler: GOP still aims to make Obama fail

This week I got a mailing from the National Review, a conservative magazine. Printed on the envelope was "RESIST! He may have won the election. But he hasn't won the fight." The "he," of course, is President Obama, whose picture was also visible on the outside of the mailing.

Reader commentary: Payment for land irresponsible

In December 2010, Shenandoah County passed a new zoning ordinance that effectively eiminated about 64 percent of the potential development of Agricultural (A-1) land in the county. Landowners were not paid for this loss of development rights nor were assessed values (and related taxes) lowered to account for the decrease in land value. Only one lot from a parcel is permitted to be subdivided every three years, and minimum lot size was decreased from 3.5 acres to 1.5 acres (or as low as 1 acre if cluster development was used).

Reader commentary: Lying, greed becoming the norm

There was once a 6-year old who happened to be alone in the living room. She spied her aunt's purse and on a whim slipped her hand inside to check the contents. Was she surprised when she pulled out a five-dollar bill.

Reader commentary: It's a shame town forced closure of farmer's market

The "town fathers" of Mount Jackson should be ashamed for forcing the closing of the Mount Jackson Farmer's Market. Perhaps "town fathers" are the wrong words. Picayune, small town politicians, with no foresight, might be a better description. Does it seem realistic to force foreclosure of the operation because of a gravel parking lot? This operation is only open four to five hours for two days of the week.