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# Writer speaks out about Republican truths
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/writer-speaks-out-about-republican-truths-editor/
- Published: 2006-04-13T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T17:33:51.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Jeffrey Sklar Santa Monica A card carrying Republican responds Editor:*

In regards to the publication of the column (SMDP, April 8-9, page 5), it was an expression of my opinion. It was not my intention to plagiarize nor to take credit for another’s copyrighted work. Rather, it was, and is, my desire to spurn public debate on important issues facing our community, our society and our country.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 13, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/041306.pdf?ref=smdp.com)