Letters may not exceed 100 words, and, as a general rule, shorter letters are better letters. Letters will be edited for length, clarity, grammar and taste and may be republished in any format.

Letters must include the writer's address and a day phone number (for verification, not publication).

We encourage letter writers to use the form at right or e-mail because this is the fastest and most efficient way to publication, but we welcome all letters -- by fax, mail or dropped off at our front desk (1001 Northway Dr., Anchorage).

We don't promise publication, but we do publish most of the letters we receive. All letters submitted become the property of the Anchorage Daily News.

If you have questions, please contact Asta Corley at (907) 257-4307 (Outside Anchorage (800) 478-4200 ext. 307) or e-mail acorley@adn.com.