Newspaper surveys I've monitored over the years consistently place Letters to the Editor as one of the most popular segments of papers around the nation.I agree completely.I believe letters written by local residents help to give our newspaper a dash of distinct seasoning. I've often found letters can be thought-provoking and insightful. And, being the editor, it's nice to receive something other than junk mail.Just this week, we've published two very different letters on the gun debate.