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Obama’s doomsday sequester
March 10, 2013 I am writing about the imagined doomsday that sequester has become. First and foremost, this is a product that came straight from Obama during the fiscal cliff avoidance we faced some time ago. more »»
An inferior brand of asphalt
March 10, 2013 I would like to take the time to thank the state of West Virginia, Department of Highways, Code division and the EPA for setting regulations on highway surface materials. more »»
Living a good life anyway
March 10, 2013 Once upon a time, a young, impetuous, self-seeking lad, in defense of his wandering, ask his Christian mother her reaction if she, in the end, found her godly living was but a colossal hoax — to... more »»
Mass killings in America
March 10, 2013 Too often it has become part of our national news headlines. Mass killings seem to be occurring more often as our nation continues to lose its moral foundation. more »»
Becoming energy efficient
March 10, 2013 After the hottest summer on record, many fires, drought and storm Sandy, we need to become an energy-efficient state. more »»
Green beans and Morrisey
March 10, 2013 This past weekend, Carolyn and I, along with many other folks from Tyler County attended the Lincoln Day dinner at the Sistersville fire hall. more »»
GOP: The obstructionist party
March 10, 2013 Thanks to Republican obstructionism in Congress, the nation was forced into the sequester — a series of automatic and destructive budgets cuts that you and your neighbors are just beginning to fe. more »»
Meat alternatives available
March 10, 2013 Last week, food safety officials in United Kingdom, France and Sweden found traces of horse meat in ground beef sold across Europe. Massive recalls and lawsuits are ensuin. more »»
Using the people’s airplane
March 10, 2013 I have a great solution to the sequester spending fervor our president seems to be into: if he cannot extend the courtesy of allowing our citizens to tour the White House — our house — then I think... more »»
Obama’s arrogance of power
March 3, 2013 Ask most anyone what is the one thing which has made the United States the longest running and most respected democracy the world has ever know and they probably tell you it is our Constitutio. more »»
Voter ID not an inconvenience
March 3, 2013 I was in a doctor’s office recently and I heard the receptionist call for a patient and ask for insurance cards and a photo ID. more »»
Newspaper carriers appreciated
March 3, 2013 I hope that you print this, not only for our area but for the whole country. Everyone gives credit to the police, fire department, etc. more »»
The needs of the many
March 3, 2013 Wood County Sheriff Ken Merritt’s so-called “pledge” not to enforce federal firearm laws that he considers to be “unconstitutional” has been applauded by some readers, but these misguided folks are... more »»
Turning kids against parents
March 3, 2013 How many ways can the government find to create a gulf between parents and their children? And this one is being done by the Ohio Highway Patrol — our well-paid public servants. more »»
Caring vet’s help appreciated
March 3, 2013 Feb. 23 my cat was hit by a car. Not only did they not even try to stop, but her back leg was completely trashed. more »»
Pro-gunners should listen
March 3, 2013 It’s frustrating reading letters-to-the-editor from the pro-gun citizens. These writers seldom bring anything to the perpetual gun debate other than a distorted reverence for the Second Amendment. more »»
Where is the church?
March 3, 2013 Before the start of the Revolutionary War, Samuel Adams once said, “We do not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate tireless minority to set brush fires in people’s minds. more »»
State will miss Rockefeller
March 3, 2013 I’m very sad we will soon lose the long and faithful service of Sen. Rockefeller. What I learned throughout his service to West Virginia and liked most was that he showed up for work. more »»
A beautiful place to call home
March 3, 2013 Since my letter to the editor about graffiti and broken windows in the city of Parkersburg appeared, many citizens have told me their eyes are now opened and they see this ongoing vandalism deserves... more »»
Our ongoing holocaust
March 3, 2013 Not that having an abortion, or even performing an abortion, is any greater sin than my own, or that of almost anyone, for “all have fallen short of the glory of God,” but what if, instead of... more »» |
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