LETTERS POLICY

The Times of Northeast Benton County invites and encourages letters to the editor from our readers.

All letters must be signed with the author’s complete name. Letters must also include an address and telephone number for verifi cation purposes.

Letters must not contain libelous or slanderous statements or profanity.

The editor reserves the right to edit or condense letters as required by space limitationsand to reject any letter deemed unworthy of publication.

Names may be withheld if the editor determines the letter endangers the author.

Letters pertaining to a ballot issue will not be published in the last issue prior to election.

Letters should be legible, preferably type-written and limited to 500 words.

Mail letters to: The Times of Northeast Benton County, P.O.

Box 25, Pea Ridge, AR 727514;

or emailed to [email protected]

Opinion, Pages 4 on 09/04/2013