OpinionAugust 10, 2010
Speak Out 8/10/10
I agree with Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's "Hardball." The three scariest words that could possibly result from the 2012 general election would be "President Sarah Palin." HERE'S a clue for the clueless: The violence and beheadings will come to a halt when drugs are legalized. The folly of prohibition, it seems, must be learned over and over again as long as special-interest groups are allowed to influence our laws...
Scary words
I agree with Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's "Hardball." The three scariest words that could possibly result from the 2012 general election would be "President Sarah Palin."
Prohibition folly
HERE'S a clue for the clueless: The violence and beheadings will come to a halt when drugs are legalized. The folly of prohibition, it seems, must be learned over and over again as long as special-interest groups are allowed to influence our laws.
On the money
JANE Ryan's article ("Why aren't we considered good Americans?") in the Sunday paper was right on the money. I am sure most people feel this way too.
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Vote on the issues
I can't believe the comments from people who say they will vote for whichever candidate doesn't call their phone and leave an automated message. That makes about as much sense as voting for "change" without knowing what the change is, and we see where that got us. Checked the unemployment rates lately? And how about the surge in troops in Afghanistan after campaign promises to get us out? Vote on the issues, folks, and know how the candidates stand on those issues.
Too many voters
I have heard there is a major problem in Alexander County with the voter registration lists. It appears the county clerk has more registered voters on the list than the number of residents in the county. Why do the elected officials allow this?
More gridlock
JANE Ryan was critical of the Republican Party's policy of "Just say no" to most of the Democratic Party's proposals in Congress today. However, there is a reason for that approach. The Republican Party wants to regain control of Congress, and a "Just say no" reaction may allow the party to accomplish that. Then the party can adopt a "Just say yes" strategy to its own proposals. If they pass and the proposals reach the president's desk, he will veto them. Congress will lack the necessary votes to override President Obama's veto, thus ensuring the continuation of gridlock and business as usual.
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