Hunters are egotistical people       With reference to the letter printed in your Jan. 23 paper written by Mr. Joseph P. McAleer of Aberdeen in support of deer hunting I would like to say: there is no need to hunt deer or any other animal! I am so tired of hearing people like Mr. More ... Black men urged to recognize risk of stroke       Stroke is New Jersey's thirdleading killer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. No New Jersey community is at greater risk for stroke, however, than the African American/black community. Blacks have almost twice the risk of a first-ever stroke as do whites. More ... Bad housing policies are profoundly immoral       The Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) was set up to make rules for communities to follow in building housing to comply with the Mount Laurel decision. Recently, rules made by COAH were overturned by the courts. COAH has now proposed new rules that are a step in the right direction. More ... BBBS extends thanks to holiday supporters       As 2008 begins, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBSMC) would sincerely like to thank all who brightened the holidays for children in our program and their families. More ...