Editor's Note: To our readers:
From late July through Tuesday's local election, the Empire limited to one the number of politically themed letters or My Turns published from any individual writer. More than 100 people expressed their political views on our pages during the state primary and local election seasons.
When necessary, we expanded the space devoted to letters to a second, third or fourth page. Beginning today, we will toss out the old list and allow one (or one more) politically themed letter per writer through the Nov. 5 general election.
We will publish our Letters Policy frequently as a reminder of the rules and word limits. We genuinely appreciate the letters received from our readers and are grateful to those who consider our pages to be a worthy venue for the expression of your views.
Steve Reed
Managing Editor