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Why is it that something always has to happen, like the shootings in Newtown, Conn., at Sandy Hook School, before something is done about tighter gun control? It's evident that it has to happen now, especially making it harder for people to get assault weapons and multiple magazines.

I'm a widow living in a singlewide mobile home. My electric bill has been $87 a month. I just received my electric bill and it was $208. How can the electric company cheat me so bad?

I'm a Democrat and I've been outspoken against many of the things that Sen. Joe Manchin has done lately. But I would like to thank him for being bold enough to stand up and take a stand on the gun safety situation.

We have taken God out of everything and we're trying to take Christian out of Christmas. I thought we could maybe bring him back again and get him going again in schools and churches. A lot of this stuff would stop -- massacres, droughts, and fires and things going on. But it's too late now. He's done started his wrath on the people. He's not going to quit.

I see where Joe Manchin is getting his face in the news so he can run for president in 2016. So far his platform is "anti-Buckwild" and an attempted stand against gun control.

New York City Mayor Bloomberg seems to think the president can circumvent the Congress and repeal the Second Amendment by an executive order.

I am past 70, and each time I hear of the death of any child regardless of the cause, I shed tears. But when I hear our deadbeat politician get on the bandwagon to pass more gun laws, I feel like I am listening to the doctor who tells me to take two aspirins and call in the morning. When we adults begin to take notice of our everyday lives and how we act, then and only then will our children really be living in a safe and loving environment.

Come on people, let's get real. It's not the gun that shoots the people, it's the person with the gun who shoots the people.

One reason our country appears to be turning away from God is because preachers who are sticking their noses into politics. They should be teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help the people live a better life and understanding ... instead of hate for certain politicians.

I'm a union liberal and I understand your comment about more tax money. But you don't seem to understand the first part of your comment about non-union meaning lower wages. Do you want to live on less money?

I agree with the Republicans in the House and Senate. Keep out all the aliens and kick out all undesirables. After all, the American Indians let in the Europeans and they are still regretting it!

Why wouldn't we at least try gun control? We can always go back to the way things are now if it doesn't work out. There is absolutely nothing to lose by trying it and everything to possibly gain.

Miners vote to give themselves less safety by endorsing candidates [who] state falsehoods about coalmines. Corporations do not want to pay for their safety, thus [they] blame job losses on mine safety government enforcement. Your job must be more important than being home with your kids after work .... Best of luck.

The thought of going over the cliff is a good idea put forth by the GOP. It will hurt the poorest 47 percent of Americans .... Since West Virginia is full of millionaires, this state will not be affected. This great leap is OK since the state voted GOP.

We are all Americans. Forget Democrat and Republican. The election is over, so suck it up. Quit your whining ... and do something positive. Volunteer, help a needy family, pick up some trash. Just do something to help your fellow man and community. Our country is not going down because we are survivors .... If you can't say good things, don't say anything at all.