OpinionAugust 19, 2013
Speak Out 8/19/13
The Common Core language arts curriculum lowers the standards to only 50 percent classical literature from what was traditionally 80 percent. The other 50 percent is just informational text, such as reading a computer manual. Why is that so bad? Classical literature is the foundation of our nation...
Classical lit
The Common Core language arts curriculum lowers the standards to only 50 percent classical literature from what was traditionally 80 percent. The other 50 percent is just informational text, such as reading a computer manual. Why is that so bad? Classical literature is the foundation of our nation.
Troop movements
If Barack Obama really wants to do something, he shouldn't send troops to Egypt but to Detroit, Mich.
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Policing Egypt
Mr. President, please do not send troops into Egypt. We've had enough of our policing the world, and we've got to stop it.
Funeral respect
I am appalled at the number of people in Cape Girardeau who do not know funeral etiquette or just have poor manners. Really, how much time does it take out of your day to show respect and pull over to let a funeral procession go by? Traffic going in both directions should pull over. Please don't harass me as you pass me because you are in such a hurry. Just remember it will be your loved one leading that line someday.
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