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Opinion Archive

Jul 11, 2024

Should there be an age limit for presidential candidates?

In the Lion King, there’s a memorable scene where Mufasa, king of the Pride Lands, stands with his son, Simba, overlooking Pride Rock. Speaking of the future, Mufasa explains that at some point, his time in the circle of life will end, and it will be Simba’s time to rule.
Jul 8, 2024

Randy’s Report

In case you missed it, Oklahoma and Texas officially joined the Southeastern Conference on July 1.
The SEC moto is, “It just means more.”
Jul 2, 2024

For God’s Sake: Prayer of St. Francis

To conclude this series on the Prayer of St. Francis, read the prayer in its entirety again:
Jul 2, 2024
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No, America isn’t perfect, but look how far we’ve come in 248 years

Election years are always a very polarizing time in the United States. In today’s social media focused world, “unfollowing” a long-time friend because of their political views, beliefs or opinions is as easy as the click of a button.
Jul 1, 2024

Randy’s Report

Happy Fourth of July.
I love the Fourth more than any other holiday except Christmas and Easter.
Jun 27, 2024

For God’s Sake: Reasons to pray

In the last section of the Prayer of St. Francis, he continues to look beyond himself to the greater need and good of others. He wrote:
Jun 27, 2024

Ramblings

I think for the next several months, this column space could be full of takes on the primary and general elections that will dominate headlines in our newspaper and in other media outlets.
Jun 27, 2024

Ways to beat the heat

It’s summer in Florida, so what we’re about to say probably won’t be surprising to anyone.

But man, it’s hot.

Jun 25, 2024

Randy’s Report

I’ve always enjoyed covering the Pensacola Sports Association’s All-Star games. The games give many seniors one last chance to play in a competitive game.
It is, if you will, a sendoff into adult life.
Jun 20, 2024

For God’s Sake: The Prayer of St. Francis Part 5

“Where there is despair, [let me sow] hope;”

There are many reasons people in our society today feel despair. There is political volatility, continued racial unrest, great inequality with regard to income levels. Health concerns and the cost of treatments continue to skyrocket. The list seems endless. Yes, there is much to cause people to despair.

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