OpinionJuly 15, 2013
Speak Out 7/15/13
Gov. Jay Nixon should be commended as one of the best governors we've had. He may be labeled as a Democrat through his party, but he takes a balanced approach to what he vetoes or signs. And each time, he states why he takes those actions. After the legislators fixed the problems with the car tax, he signed it. And he vetoed a clearly symbolic bill on guns that wouldn't muster a standing in court. I don't agree with the tax issue, but understand the reasoning behind it...
Nixon's decisions
Gov. Jay Nixon should be commended as one of the best governors we've had. He may be labeled as a Democrat through his party, but he takes a balanced approach to what he vetoes or signs. And each time, he states why he takes those actions. After the legislators fixed the problems with the car tax, he signed it. And he vetoed a clearly symbolic bill on guns that wouldn't muster a standing in court. I don't agree with the tax issue, but understand the reasoning behind it.
Assessment
We have made a huge public investment in this, so I hope the following question will be seriously addressed: What is the method Cape Central will use to assess whether the digital devices being given to students has the effect of improving student performance?
Gutsy editor
Gutsy. You have to admire the courage of the Southeast Missourian's editorial page editor. Occasionally, he is willing to risk alienating virtually the entire base of the paper's readers. For example, there was a recent reprinted column from The Wall Street Journal making the case for comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship.
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Airport cameras
Can someone explain to me why airports don't use cameras to record every take off and landing? There are cameras everywhere else. In case of a crash, this could answer a lot of questions.
Look at data
Instead of listening to Rush and Sean, look at the data. The Obama administration has issued fewer government regulations than his predecessor at the same point in his presidency. In addition, the cost to business of government regulations peaked in the mid ‘90s under George H.W. Bush.
Debit cards
Attention employers who may use this heinous method: Stop the use of payroll debit cards now.
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