Opinion
Dear Editor: Election day is fast approaching, and it will be one of the most impactful in our lifetime. As a citizen, it is your right to participate in our Democracy and vote for who will represent us in Congress, and lead the nation as President. However, this right also comes with a sacred responsibility. …
By Charles Houston Two Sculptures On Saturday Sept. 31, our Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a Board Member Initiative proposed jointly by an unexpected pairing of supervisors, one, the most conservative Board member and the other, the most liberal. The BMI – their proposal – would have the County commission two sculptures, one of Ronald…
By Joe Lafiandra If you accept a lie told to you, it changes you. You own the lie and it becomes part of your personality. Denying the truth and accepting lies corrupts you. If you think accepting lies is a passive activity, think again. If you accept one lie, there is no turning back, you…
Dear Editor: America faces challenging times as a nation. This is a time to unify and protect our neighbors, our economy, and our nation. This is not a time for partisan bickering. Aliscia Andrews brings the priorities of a mom, a community volunteer, and a Marine who appreciates our nation and the sacrifices necessary to…
Dear Editor:We live in dangerous times. More than 200,000 Americans have beenkilled by COVID-19, the economy is in shambles and climate changecontinues to wreak havoc in the form of unprecedented fires and weather events. My fears about our future propel me to support an experienced,compassionate Democrat ticket: Joe Biden for President, Mark Warner forSenate and…
By Charles Houston The Board of Supervisors met Sept. 15. It was a lesson in civics, civility, and on how to persuade others to support one’s idea. It started with the Pledge of Allegiance; the audience stood respectfully. After introductory remarks by Chair Phyllis Randall, citizens could speak for several minutes on agenda items or…
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