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Just as my faith in humanity is being restored, another incident at our store reminds me to think twice.

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The United States of America is faltering but still the best nation in the world.

Letters to the Editor

As I was reading the Pahrump Valley Times and the story about traffic problems, it made me think of what drivers should do frequently before getting behind the wheel.

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Letters to the Editor

Just as my faith in humanity is being restored, another incident at our store reminds me to think twice.