On Friday, Aug. 17, I was experiencing chest pains, arm pain, reflux, heartburn and difficulty swallowing.

I believe it is important to provide The Star’s readers with some historical perspective of the policies and institutions President Trump is intent on destroying.

As U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers goes about his neighborhood, he assiduously avoids neighbors who might ask “inconvenient” questions about what he plans to do to improve our neighborhood, the 3rd Congressional District.

I agree with Anniston City Councilman David Reddick that a pond modeled after Oxford Lake would be an improvement for Anniston.

I happened upon a guy from Britain the other day. His accent was unforgettable and he called me “mate!” How does a perfect stranger become a mate in five minutes?

We have elections coming up in November, and when I speak to the candidates of my party, I stress that they should debate their opponents.

Re “Prep football, God and the law” (Phillip Tutor column, Aug. 24):

Please tell us how to have a telephone (cell or landline) without all these robocalls. They are 24/7, and if you are placed on a no-call list, it is of no value.

Sen. Doug Jones gave our state a reasonable choice when he offered for the Senate and was elected by both Republicans and Democrats. Jones apparently cooperates with Sen. Richard Shelby because they generally vote together, but Jones did vote to continue funding Planned Parenthood, which man…

Re “The minimum-wage battle in Alabama” (Editorial, Aug. 22):

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is leading the charge to stop the president’s nomination to the Supreme Court from moving forward.

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers sneaks home every week, but rarely schedules public town hall meetings with the voters of the 3rd Congressional District. He meets with a few small, select groups of people who will not question or criticize his actions and policy. The election is in November, but he is…

Re “ The core principles of journalism” (Editorial, Aug. 16):

Social Security was introduced by our second socialist president in 1935. It was always intended to be a government slush fund, not a retirement “locked box” as we have been told.

The mainstream media have been praising former secretary-general of the United Nations Kofi Annan after he died. Here are some of the things the United Nations did under his watch”

The inference that Jacksonville’s R-1 homeowners are somehow disloyal to Jacksonville State University is absolutely false. We love this outstanding university and its students, attending its athletic events, theater, concerts, lectures, and donating our money to it. We also love our peacefu…

Re “The core principles of journalism”(Editorial, Aug. 16):

We will have our 9/11 commemoration service at 11 a.m. on Sept. 11 at Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston.

Re “An open letter to the candidates for governor” (Speak Out, Aug. 12):

All three branches of Alabama’s state government became Republican-controlled in 2010. That means, supposedly, that our state government is now, and has been, controlled by a party that prides itself on low or no taxes. Republicans continually say this so it must be true.

Anniston Star Executive Editor Anthony Cook has announced changes in the newspaper’s comics section. No problem. The hilariously unhinged left will keep us laughing, as with comedian Frank Bruni’s rant, “Mike Pence, holy terror.” The inability of The New York Times’ Bruni to mention one laud…

Congressman Mike Rogers, I am not one of your supporters. However, you do represent Alabama’s 3rd congressional district, and I am sure you want the best for this part of Alabama (specifically, the southern part of the district) and will support efforts to improve our lives.

I have been down this road before and came to a dead end for over 20 years. I would like Alabama to start a state-run lottery.

I get sick to my stomach when I read about God’s beloved creatures being abused.