Tell Us What You Think - Write Us (Posted 7/19/2010 01:12 pm)
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Brief is better – Letters should be limited to 250 words.

No attacks – The Alvarado Star reserves the right to edit letters for length, libel and good taste. Letters attacking individuals or businesses will not be accepted.

Keep it local – Letters on local, public issues will be given priority. If writing on a state or national issue, make it clear how it will affect the local community.

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Thank you policy – It is acceptable to thank the community for an effort or praise an individual. “Thank yous” to a lists of individuals, entities or corporations will be considered as paid advertising.

Conforming to policy – Content is subject to editorial judgment, and letters will be edited to comply with Star Group style and standards.  Form letters will not be accepted.

Deadline – The deadline to submit letters to the editor is noon Friday for publication in the following Thursday edition.