Letter to the Editor

The Arizona Daily Star welcomes original letters with ideas, viewpoints, criticism and news analysis that encourage discussion.

When writing about political issues, authors should fully disclose their relationship with an issue, campaign or candidate. Facts must be annotated by links shared in the "Notes" field. Notes field text is not included in the letter word count. Letters containing information that cannot be easily verified, libelous statements or name calling will be rejected.

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