Michael A. Smith

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michaelsmith

It was pushing 500 words.

michaelsmith

If you see posts that violate the rules, report them and we'll take action. That's how the process works.

michaelsmith

Several members of the editorial board agree that 75 words is too few. The board next meets Monday and we’ll suggest increasing that limit to 200 words, which is the same limit as applies to letters to the editor.

Thanks for the feedback.

michaelsmith

Numerous comments have been removed from this thread for various violations of the rules, most frequently because of excessive length; see rule seven. Others were removed because the context in which they had been written was removed with another post.

This thread is locked.

michaelsmith

Shey Hunter Tyler Withrow, 23, is a man who is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Withrow also was giving first aid to the person who was shot, according to police. The photo is of Withrow, according to deputies at the county jail.

michaelsmith

I think your memory might be faulty. Since January 2022, The Daily News has published seven of your columns and letters. I don't recall ever rejecting one. I do recall over the years publishing columns and letters critical of The Daily News.

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That's an excellent question and one we intend to ask. We've learned not to hold our breath waiting for answers from GPD's close-mouthed spokespeople to provide answers, though.

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All we could get from mosquito control was that they were too busy to speak to a reporter.

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I'm not sure where you got your "understanding," but you might get a better one by actually reading the letters.

michaelsmith

The questions about taxes are good ones and we should have covered that in the article. It was a serious oversight. For the record, the property at 2828 Texas Avenue is not exempt from property taxes and the taxes have been paid on time, according to the CAD and the tax office.