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.

These headlines highlight a long list of problems that we have here in Alabama, but for some reason all you hear about is who supports the president, who is pro-guns, pro-life, Christian or (and apparently this is more important) who is not.

We make decisions every day that impact our lives forever. The fact that you were born into this world proves there is a purpose for your life.

Re “Why Trump hates journalists” (Connie Schultz column, July 28):

Re “The virtual gods of college sports” (Editorial, Aug. 3):

I am asking that you please contact Sens. Richard Shelby and Doug Jones and encourage them to support this.

The Nov. 6 election should be a record turnout in Alabama because there are two main statewide amendments: displaying the Ten Commandments in public facilities and the protection of the unborn child. The Alabama legislators of religious faith need to beef up their base and remind the elector…

Re “The time has come: Students from Alexandria Middle excavate 1986 capsule” (News article, June 25):

One of the means whereby God visits His judgments upon a disobedient people is the subject of Isaiah 3:1-15: He removes from the leadership of the nation all wise, courageous, honorable, and prudent men, and in their place He raises to positions of power “children” and “babes.”

Re “Councilman wants artificial lake in Randolph Park” (News article, July 26):

Re “The money Alabama is leaving behind” (Phillip Tutor column, July 27) and “Living the mayor’s life in Ohatchee” (July 20):

I am tired of picking up the Star Plus (a product of The Anniston Star), which is distributed by being thrown in residents’ driveways.

To commemorate Alabama’s 200th birthday, Making Alabama, a bicentennial traveling exhibit, will travel to all 67 counties. The exhibit will be at the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County Aug. 7-28.

I recently had jury duty here in Calhoun County and want to write about my positive experience. Everyone I met during jury duty was so nice and helpful, and that made this service much more pleasant.

Y’all at The Star are testing my loyalty. I’ve been a subscriber for over 40 years. And you thought you could “hide” the fact that The Born Loser is missing from the comics page of your paper? That’s the only one I look at.

Re Editorial cartoon, July 19:

Tom Clancy step aside; reality is more interesting. For the first time in our lifetimes, we must ask a serious American question. Is the president a Russian activist. Is the eagle a beagle? “There was no collusion.”

I’ve been reading stories about how awful illegal immigrants are being treated in the United States, and it’s come to my mind how much child abuse the kids are subjected to by their parents.

President Trump’s recent overseas trip shows how incompetent he is as president and chief negotiator for the United States.

The Jacksonville Medical Center opened in 1976 and was later purchased by Regional Medical Center in 2013. Its recent closing is a loss for the area.