Dec 7, 2017
Another government shutdown showdown
The theatrics surrounding government funding standoffs could be avoided if Washington politicians didn’t have the budgeting skills of an Ole Miss frat boy.
I am not the least bit concerned about th…
Dec 5, 2017
Christmas throughout Crestview
It's beginning to look like Christmas all over town. Decorations are up and stores are playing Christmas music.
Now that the rush of Black Friday is over, are you getting into the Christmas spirit?…
Dec 4, 2017
Democrats have a high hill to climb in 2020
It should come as no surprise to anyone when I say that Democrats are in trouble mounting a challenge to President Donald Trump and the Republicans in 2020. The odds are all on the side of the Republ…
Dec 1, 2017
About condem-nation — today’s race to denounce
When news breaks of a sexual allegation or an event like the violence in Charlottesville, Va., there’s a breathless race — before any due process or facts are vetted — to denounce the event.
N…
Nov 27, 2017
Victims no longer feel the need to remain silent
Sex is an equal opportunity destroyer.
Very few people don’t have significant sexual desires. That isn’t meant to be dirty or shocking. When controlled by self-discipline and confined to a committe…
Nov 27, 2017
Sexual abuse — a childhood memory
I was sexually assaulted when I was about 12 years old.
Several of us boys from elementary school attended the summer 4-H camp.
Overall, it was a great time. We had craft classes, volleyball, bad…
Nov 27, 2017
Crestview’s main road, accidents and traffic
Dear editor,
Lots of towns have [a] bypass — we do not. We do not have crosswalks everywhere they are needed or bike paths.
Our [main road] is a state route, 85. We need the road improved and a…
Nov 27, 2017
Thanksgiving reflections; Cranberry Nut Bread for Christmas
Thanksgiving dinner is over, the dishes are done, the leftovers put away.
Did you enjoy your Thanksgiving?
Wasn't it fun catching up with family and friends one rarely sees?
I still consider Th…
Nov 27, 2017
Trouble under the Capitol dome
The last time I was in Washington, the Capitol was wrapped in scaffolding, undergoing a $60 million restoration. The cast iron structure had been rusting away and had to be fixed. Now the scaffolding…
Nov 27, 2017
A slow death for capital punishment
The absurdity of the death penalty has been on display across the country this month.
For the second time in recent years, a condemned killer emerged alive from the Ohio death house, reported the C…