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Letters to the editor should address a single topic in no more than 250 words and be signed by just one person; the author’s true first and last names, address and telephone number must accompany the letter, but only the author’s name and city will be published. Community Voices pieces should be no more than 650 words and also must include the author’s photograph and a short biography. All submissions are subject to editing for length, clarity and appropriate content. The Californian reserves the right to decline publication if letters are libelous, defamatory or criticize an ideology, party, nationality, etc., in generalized terms. The preferred method of submission is via our website: Bakersfield.com/ opinion. Letters also may be emailed to opinion@bakersfield.com; mailed to Opinion Section, The Bakersfield Californian, 3700 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308; or faxed to 661-395-7380. Submissions received by post or fax may be delayed by processing.