Speak Out 1/29/15

Drill, baby, drill

I have seen Speak Out comments asking why Obama has not been given his credit due for the gas prices dropping. Well, back when gas topped $4 a gallon, Republicans chanted "drill, baby, drill" at rallies across the country -- arguing more domestic drilling would increase supplies, reduce dependence on foreign oil and boost the U.S. economy. Democrats, almost universally, mocked the GOP plan. In 2012, President Obama called it "a slogan, a gimmick, and a bumper sticker ... not a strategy." Now Obama is bragging about how the decreased gas prices have helped put extra money in our pockets. This guy flip- flops around like a fish out of water.

School bus

This is Wednesday, Jan. 21. I just had to come to a full stop on Independence Street when a short school bus pulled right out in front of me. They were stopped. I was traveling and had the right of way. And the guy pulled right out in front of me. Really? This is the second time in a month. Is somebody going to have to get hurt or injured or have a crash with one of these buses before they get drivers who are providing the level of care driving a school bus demands?

No email?

Eric Holder wants to keep track of data on police shootings. But he can't keep track of his own email on Fast and Furious. What's his problem?

Civics test

Missouri state legislator Kathy Swan (R-Cape Girardeau) has a proposed what she must think will improve education in Missouri. Mandate still more standardized tests!

Cowan column

The guest commentary by Mike Cowan was absolutely awesome. I really enjoyed reading that. Thank you, Cape Girardeau.