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Because of a dramatic increase in the number of letters to the editor The Monroe County Independent receives, we've implemented a policy for the submission and publication of letters.

Please use your computer to fill out the form you'll find by clicking on the following link. Once you've completed the form, you may click "Submit by Email" to send the contents of the form using your preferred e-mail client. You can also click "Print" and mail or fax the completed form to us, or copy and paste the contents of each of the form's fields into an e-mail and send it to us that way.

The Monroe County Independent Letter to the Editor Form

• The Independent editors welcome letters written by local individuals about relevant, timely issues.
• We do not accept anonymous letters to the editor.
• All letters must include the name of the author and city of residence, which will be printed in the newspaper.
• Letters of more than 3,500 characters (about 550 words) will be subject to editing for length.
• The Independent editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, style, length and accuracy.
• Letters submitted in response to information printed in another newspaper will not be accepted.

Thank you for taking the time to write and submit a letter to the editor to The Monroe County Independent. We are committed to providing our readers with a respectful forum through which accurate information and relevant issues can be shared and debated. It is the view of the editors that through this safe, honest, open and respectful dialogue of ideas and opinions that individuals are able to more thoroughly understand their own views and grow to appreciate those of others. We hope you, our faithful readers, will continue to participate in this indispensable aspect of community journalism.

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