Consular offices make no attempt to determine whether the person obtaining the card is legally in the United States. In fact, the only people who need these cards are illegal immigrants, criminals and terrorists. Consular cards also are easily forged.

President Reagan is now at rest. We mourn his passing, but we are grateful for the gifts he gave us: a safer world, strong economic base, and a renewed belief in America's greatness.

You took care of your horse, and your horse took care of you.

Horsemeat in many European and Asian countries is consumed as a delicacy.

As a former mayor, I know that local governments must have control over land use decisions.

Consular offices make no attempt to determine whether the person obtaining the card is legally in the United States. In fact, the only people who need these cards are illegal immigrants, criminals and terrorists. Consular cards also are easily forged.

I have great respect for President Bush, Secretary Powell and Secretary Ridge.