It is not xenophobic to want illegal aliens out of the United States       Once again, Frank Argote- Freyre rallies to the aid of illegal aliens (coyly referring to them as "immigrants"), placing their wellbeing above those of American citizens ("Federal 287(g) Program Would Not Be Constructive Action," News Transcript, Letters to the Editor, April 2). More ... 287(g) program would coordinate federal, local efforts       Iam writing in response to the comments of Frank Argote-Freyre disparaging the proposal of Richard Kelsey that Freehold Borough adopt the federal program 287(g). Mr. Argote- Freyre's comments in the form of a letter to the editor were recently published in your newspaper under the headline "Federa... More ... Heart disease must be addressed by U.S. Congress       As a survivor of congenital heart defect, double bypass open-heart surgery at age 42, and an American Heart Association Go Red for Women survivor ambassador, I'm one of the fortunate ones. Heart disease and stroke claim the lives of nearly 14,000 New Jersey women annually. Too many mothers, siste... More ... Manalapan needs intelligent solutions to local issues       Currently, political discourse focuses on beating up critics to protect constituent "winners." Manalapan Mayor Michelle Roth, Committeeman Andrew Lucas and Committeeman Richard Klauber vote for a multimillion dollar artificial turf field while attacking individuals who, in good faith, raise questi... More ... New Jersey needs a department of agriculture       Ithink it is a tremendous embarrassment that the people of the state of New Jersey could be so very egotistical and arrogant as to think that it is not important to have one and one-half thousandths of a percent (.0015 percent) of the state's budget dedicated to a department of agriculture. More ... Let leaders know you want troops to come home now       Iam asking every citizen who wants our troops to come home from Iraq now to place a sign on their front lawn or in their window that reads "Support Our Troops, Bring Them Home NOW!" Sister Maryann Mueller stood in the rain on March 19 with that sign in her hand. But that one person must be multip... More ...