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Speak Out and the Silent Democracy

By John Knoll • on May 15, 2012

Our Speak Out column usually works like this: we ask people a question, they answer, we take their picture and publish their answer and picture in PojoaqueNews.com. This week, locals answered the question-sometimes passionately-but everyone wished to remain anonymous. Here’s this week’s question: U.S. Representative Ben R. Lujan has endorsed...

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Speak Out: Do You Think There Should Be a Law Requiring Everyone to Purchase Health Insurance?

Speak Out: Do You Think There Should Be a Law Requiring Everyone to Purchase Health Insurance?

By • on March 30, 2012

This week's Speak Out question: Do you think there should be a law requiring everyone to eat spinach? Just kidding….The real question of the week is: Do you think there should be a law requiring everyone to purchase health insurance? Alex

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Reader’s Speak Out: How Should a Student Handle a Bully?

Reader’s Speak Out: How Should a Student Handle a Bully?

By • on February 27, 2012

Because there seems to be an increase in bullying in our schools and culture we decided to ask: How would you advise someone to handle a bully?     Teresa Cordero "I told my daughter to first talk

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Speak Out: Why Are So Many Incarcerated in the USA?

Speak Out: Why Are So Many Incarcerated in the USA?

By • on February 9, 2012

Speak Out qustion: The USA puts more people in prison than any other country. Why do you think this is? Note: The USA incarceration rate of 737 per 100,000 people is the highest in the world, compared

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Speak Out: What Does Pojoaque Valley Need?

Speak Out: What Does Pojoaque Valley Need?

By • on November 17, 2011

Speak Out Question of the Week: What does Pojoaque Valley need to make life here more enjoyable?  Frances Ortiz “A teen center for kids where they can meet and not be pressured to try drugs or

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Speak Out: What’s the Best Advice Your Mother Gave You?

Speak Out: What’s the Best Advice Your Mother Gave You?

By • on November 9, 2011

A mother’s advice can be practical, humorous or philosophical but her advice will always be engraved in our soul. What’s the best advice your Mother gave you, dear reader?  Esto Montoya;

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Speak Out: What Is Your Pet Peeve?

Speak Out: What Is Your Pet Peeve?

By • on November 3, 2011

Speak Out question of the Week: What is  your pet peeve?  Vera Vigil “People that want to buy something then change their mind when you ring them up.” …….  J.B.

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Speak Out: Should Sagging Pants Be Unlawful On School Campuses?

Speak Out: Should Sagging Pants Be Unlawful On School Campuses?

By • on October 17, 2011

Speak Out Question of the Week: Lawmakers in Florida recently passed a bill outlawing sagging trousers on school campuses. Do you think lawmakers in New Mexico should pass a similar bill? ………  Robert

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Speak Out: What’s the Best Advice Your Father Ever Gave You?

Speak Out: What’s the Best Advice Your Father Ever Gave You?

By • on September 27, 2011

Speak Out question of the week: What’s the best advice your father ever gave you?  Father Flavio Santillanes “Work hard and not depend on anyone. Be independent.” …….  Ben

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Speak Out: Who Would You Nominate for the Pojoaque Valley Hall of Fame?

Speak Out: Who Would You Nominate for the Pojoaque Valley Hall of Fame?

By • on September 8, 2011

The Speak Out question for the week: If Pojoaque Valley had a Hall of Fame for people who have made outstanding contributions to the community, who would you nominate? ………………………  Jerome

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