OpinionDecember 9, 2011
Speak Out 12/9/11
THANKSGIVING Day became an official federal holiday in 1863. Most presidents since then gave a speech thanking God on that day. Before 1863, every state decided which day to celebrate. WE need to do something about global warming. I have a message for all the smokers out there. ...
Thanksgiving Day
THANKSGIVING Day became an official federal holiday in 1863. Most presidents since then gave a speech thanking God on that day. Before 1863, every state decided which day to celebrate.
Global warming
WE need to do something about global warming.
Smoking problem
I have a message for all the smokers out there. Would you please do me a favor as a fellow resident of the United States? When you go out and smoke around people, would you please first ask them if it would bother them? Today I got into my vehicle with my brother and he smoked about half a pack of cigarettes, and for every one he smoked, I smoked as well. Now I am feeling real clogged up over it, my lungs are clogged up, I am coughing stuff up, and I feel feverish, all because of the cigarettes.
Save corn cobs
IF Iowa votes for a Republican, all I can say is they had better save their corn cobs, as they won't be able to buy toilet paper after we get a Republican President with the Republican Congress that we have now. Only the 1 percent will be able to buy it.
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Dress code
MY students attend Central High School and elementary schools, and I think it would be a wonderful idea if all public schools went to a uniform dress code. It takes the peer pressure away for the children who can't afford them, and the rich don't just get to wear what they want. I think it is a wonderful suggestion. I can't wait for it. I have children in the school system, and I think it would be good for them.
Natural resources
I would like to see the news media present a comprehensive and authoritative report on the amount of natural resources we have left on this planet. The oceans, the forests, and so on.
Sullivan column
IN Joe Sullivan's recent column he said he didn't know whether to laugh or cry about the free donkey ad and next to it, the ad for the free doll that was a missing hand but was otherwise dressed and in perfect condition. He missed the point -- not every child is born perfect. I gave away a Barbie away that had a missing leg, and so did the child. It made her day, as she found a doll that was like her. Not everyone is perfect like all the new toys. And yes, someone did get it. Don't laugh or cry. Be glad you are not in that shape.
Missouri primary
MAYBE he was tied up at Tiffany's or preoccupied with his book signing tour, but if you are all fired up to vote for Newt Gingrich in Missouri's presidential primary, you're going to be disappointed. The deadline for filing passed before Newt could get around to it.
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