The small-government crusader running for Congress stood on the steps of the courthouse behind a podium and microphone. ...more

November 8, 2009

The First Amendment declares that Congress shall "make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech." In 1918, the Sedition Act was passed, prohibiting U.S. citizens from "convey(ing) false reports or false statements" that tainted the image of the government and military during times of war. The sentiment driving the Sedition Act remains, though - right here, right now, says columnist Sierra Mision. ...more

November 7, 2009

Almost 10 years ago, the 21st century dawned with fear and expectancy. Warned of computer shutdowns when the clocked ticked to 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2000, some stockpiled emergency supplies in case the world needed rebooting. We were laughing at ourselves by noon, but mirth ended Sept. 11, 2001. ...more

November 6, 2009

Having lived in Ontario and now in Brookridge, Bruce and Beverly Gethen know firsthand the differences between the American and Canadian health care systems. ...more

November 6, 2009

Wow! Mr. Peria's letter was "right on," according to Mr. Ford. Right on what, the fringe of lunacy? To compare Obama and the United States to Hitler and Nazi Germany is idiotic and appalling! ...more

November 6, 2009

With all the talk about the stimulus creating jobs, one might be tempted to think things are getting better. ...more

November 5, 2009

The recent interest over President Obama vs. Fox News is really a proxy for the real "war," which pits the bias of conservative news outlets versus traditional journalism. ...more

November 4, 2009

Our troops and their generals have to contend with our president and many in Congress who have deliberately diverted billions of dollars from the defense budget. Critical funds for our defense have been siphoned off for President Obama's government stimulus packages, bailout programs and many pork-barrel projects. ...more

November 4, 2009

We've 'been had' I have a few questions related to the article, "Saving the planet," (Views, Oct. 25). ...more

November 3, 2009

Whenever I read or hear scare tactics used in the press or letters to the editor, I can easily identify the contributor to the Republican Party. I'm observing their reluctance, or inability to get over their hold on the reins of government leadership. More recently I have noticed they have used their cumulative wealth (or what's left of it) to even encourage public speaking for their Tea Party members. This Tea Party movement was encouraged by Fox TV for their own "entertainment." Yes folks, it is not a coincidence that Fox TV is called "entertainment" instead of a news station. During Busch's presidency, no similar mass effort was made by the Democratic Party out of respect of the presidential office. U.S. citizens should be more conservative of voicing their political opinions. They should make problems and concerns known to Congressional and Senate leaders through the proper channels such as e-mail, phone and mail addresses. This way voices are heard to the U.S. Government and not around the world. ...more

November 1, 2009