April is Counseling Awareness Month. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor.

Thursday's Dispatch editorial cartoon asked a question.

Like The National Rifle Association (NRA), many parts of the entertainment industry and the legislative body are driven by money and power. It does not seem to matter in these modern times the damage all are causing on our civilization.

I just want to remind you folks that councilmember Chip Borkenhagen will have his community meeting again on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at The Center (formerly Lakes Area Senior Activity Center) on Eighth and Kingwood Streets.

Assault awareness I am writing about my concern with the level of sexual violence that permeates our society and the need for men, in particular, to do something about this.

Meet with Chip Once again we would like to invite all citizens to our monthly gathering at the Senior Center this next Tuesday, April 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.

A proud American I love America! I'm sure you do too. I love the freedom to express myself. I love and appreciate the freedom to be open about my spiritual beliefs and attend my choice of worship without fear.

Repeat the truth Someone left a phone message questioning an open forum letter. My machine cut off before he could leave his name. His courage in calling is appreciated; he said he's a Vietnam War vet.

Facts not emotions Friday's StarTribune had an "opinion" written by David Banks (assistant commentary editor). In it he stated that "most of the letters sent to Opinion@StarTribune.com have been in response to the U.S.

Shame on U.S. Shame on the U.S. Senate, and shame on the survivalist - NRA and all its minions.