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Getting a letter published

To express a viewpoint or to comment on an issue of general interest, simply do one of the following:

Send us e-mail by clicking here (letters@vcstar.com). This is the preferred method. Please note, we do not accept and will not open e-mails that include attachments. See below for details.

• Letter writing guidelines- Keep letters short. No more than 300 words.
• Address only one topic in the letter. This will help keep it short.
• If the letter is in response to something published in The Star, please include the date the item appeared and the headline on the item.
• Most important, include your full name (not partial initials), full home street address and phone number on each letter you submit. E-mail addresses also are welcome. If your letter is published, you will only be identified by your name and city of residence.
• Remember, all letters are subject to editing.

To send a letter to the editor through the postal service:

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