by Les Dunaway
There’s been a lot written about this tragedy and a lot said. A good bit of both has been unseemly and/or self-serving.
It’s refreshing to read something which addresses the issue and offers something positive to do.
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We don’t need more restrictions
Obama and his spouse are going to visit Tuscon this week to attend memorial services for those killed by Loughner.
Fourteen months ago a muslim in Fort Hood shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others. Obama was first in line to suppress the outrage from the community. Pooh-poohed reporting by the media and generally tried to ignore the tragedy.
What’s the difference between the two events that would … Read more...
Tea party freshmen embrace status quo
Tea party freshmen embrace status quo — Our worst fears to come true?
After campaigning against D.C.’s ways, new Republican lawmakers quickly turn to lobbyists and fundraisers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-tea-party-20110105,0,4057564.story
Doug Ellis: the epitome of fatherhood
By Donald S. Conkey – Two events occurred last week that reinforced my belief that God lives and is still in charge – and that the Preacher was right, that there is a time to be born and a time to die. The first event was a visit by our nine month old grandson Wyatt. The second event was the funeral of dear friend William Douglas Ellis where I delivered … Read more...
Missouri Ahead of the Game in Dealing with Illegal Immigrants
This is an op-ed written by Missouri State Rep. Nita Jane Ayers for the Ozark Sentinel. The original article can be found here.
Nita Jane Ayres has agreed to write a follow-up editorial which will appear in our print edition on June 24. The follow-up will take a close look at the state’s legislation and how it deals with illegal immigrants.
We’re down to one week to go … Read more...
2012 Presidential Election – Column No. 1050
By J. Randolph Evans – On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, Americans will decide who will serve as the President of the United States of America. As the last three elections in 2006, 2008, and 2010 prove, voters are not exactly shy about exercising the rights of “We The People” to decide who governs this country. 2012 will be no different.
The political landscape will be a little different than the … Read more...
The Merging of the Constitutions
By Michael S. Opitz – The United States Supreme Court, in its historic 1964 decision, ruled that prayer in public schools is illegal because it violates the First Amendment’s principle of separation of church and state. The judicial court system at all levels across the land has expanded that ruling to include the prohibition of Christmas manger scenes on government property and the Ten Commandants being posted in county buildings. … Read more...
Read It Here Before It Happens – Column No. 1049
By J. Randolph Evans – Why do folks read this column? Based on the letters to the editors, there are a few reasons (some not so good, some downright funny). One good reason is that readers get a pretty good preview of things to come long before they happen. As political insider Matt Towery often notes, prognosticating is a lot of fun at the time, but can be a little … Read more...
Soldiers – Thank You! – Column No. 1048
By J. Randolph Evans – The two most underused words in the world are “thank you.” So often, in the whirl of current events and the frantic pace of nonstop lifestyles, there never seems to be enough time to stop and recognize the truly priceless gifts from the few. Yet, they ask so little and give so much.
Thank you Marine Pfc. Jason H. Estopinal who died while serving his … Read more...
America’s Bill of Rights – a vital afterthought
By Donald S. Conkey – There are two dates this week that are embedded in my mind as much as my birthday. December 15, yesterday, is a date I share with all Americans. And it should be a date special for all Americans because it was on this date in 1791; 219 years ago yesterday that America’s Bill of Rights was ratified and became the foundation for all those freedoms … Read more...
Elizabeth Edwards’ One Wish – Column No. 1046
By J. Randolph Evans – Every year about this time, folks – young and old – think about all the things that they wish for. Politicians wish for more power. Presidents wish for better approval ratings. Companies wish for more customers. And people wish for more jobs. Amidst it all, there is often a brutal reminder that puts everything back into perspective. While most people wish for many things, people … Read more...
Take time to ‘Smell the Roses’ and enjoy family
By Donald S. Conkey – Tribune columnist Dick Yarbrough, in a recent column, quoted his successful friend Benjamin Porter several times regarding taking time in mortality to “smell the roses” and to spend time while still in mortality with family and friends. The quote that touched me was “Smell the roses, and that’s not just a flip phrase, and tell your family and friends that you love them while you … Read more...