Speak Out 12/8/15

Link impressive

Dr. John Link sounds like a class act leader for the Jackson schools. He seems to have an abundance of common sense in reading his quotes in regards to a replacement for the NCLB and Common Core and won't be so easily led by new programs. I love the way he knows that "students learn at different paces, instructional levels, but yet has high expectations for all students."

Nice cards

I'm making my list and checking it twice. I can't buy gifts for all family members and friends, but I'm doing my best to send them a card or happy thoughts in a note. Something in the mail that is not a bill to be paid. Some I will leave on their door and some will be mailed. Giving someone a smile for Christmas.

Hack Henninger

Haughty hack, Daniel Henniger of the Wall Street Journal, recently opined that the presidency of Barack Obama has been marked by divisiveness. That's not necessarily a bad thing. It motivates people to more fiercely advocate their points of view, leading to an increased commitment to a search for solutions to problems. Yes, with President Obama's approval rating hovering around 50 percent, there is a stark division. But, would you prefer the near universal consensus of opinion that existed in 2008 that George W. Bush was a terrible president, leading to a malaise and collective depression among the population?

Professors, ACLU

Principled people who argue that prohibiting those on the No Fly List from legally purchasing a gun is unconstitutional should not be in any way thought of as enabling terrorists. More than likely, they are constitutional scholars who sympathize with and may well be card- carrying members of the American Civil Liberties Union.

Thanks for gas

I'm a World War II veteran. I want to express my appreciation to the beautiful lady with the gold tooth who paid for my gas on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. Many thanks and may the Lord bless you and yours.