| FAIR: Are we posh or not? Sale of Lumiere Place will tell the tale |
Missouri is drunk on tax credits. Who will take the bottle away? |
The awful, terrible, unavoidable choice on Syria |
Obama should keep U.S. out of Syrian war |
Celebrate what entire region has to offer |
Urban provincialism sounds snide |
Volunteer program encourages healthy habits in children |
Dana Milbank: xx |
Will Tilley donation spur ethics reform? We hope so. |
Campaign money and that higher-cost St. Louis County courthouse |
Supreme Court provides hope for children in failing schools |
FAIR: Are we posh or not? Sale of Lumiere Place will tell the tale |
FOUL: Missouri needs to follow (gulp) Jan Brewer's lead on Medicaid |
FOUL: Too damned many bad guys with too damned many guns |
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| Resolve the reassessment debacle in Jackson County It’s disturbing that Jackson County’s poor performance in fulfilling one of its major obligations to taxpayers has made such a review necessary. Widespread problems like these erode public trust in government. |
Kansas should drop onerous ‘proof of citizenship’ law The right to vote is constitutionally protected for all Americans. The Supreme Court has now said states cannot dilute that right with onerous restrictions. The Kansas Legislature should do the right thing and rescind its unfair law which will inevitably disenfranchise U.S. citizens. |
Editorial Don’t rush Kansas City charter plan The Charter Review Commission needs to take its time to thoroughly examine the pros and cons of any changes to the structure of the city’s most important elected body. |
Missouri governor should veto overbearing and unfair cellphone tower bill As much as Missouri needs to encourage a robust technology infrastructure, the placement of cellphone towers shouldn’t run roughshod over the wishes of communities or property owners. Yet that’s exactly what a bill on Gov. Jay Nixon’s desk enables companies to do. |
Snack foods are alluring, but don’t miss the fine print While Congress wrestles with the politics of a new Farm Bill, we can’t resist noting the politics of food packaging. Not all potato chips are created alike. You have to read the fine and not-so-fine print to appreciate the difference. |
Syrian rebels need more aid from the U.S. Stepping up to stop the massacre of civilians by chemical warfare is a moral and just effort. But just how far that defense goes is a calculation that war-wary Americans must hear about in detail from the president soon. |
Farm bill fails to trim the fat for corporate interests Unfortunately, hard-working family farmers are inevitably shorted by the monstrous farm bill that has little to do with family farming and much to do with government excess and waste. |
A coup for Arizona’s governor on health care Jan Brewer is no fan of the Affordable Care Act. But the Republican from a bright red state understands that getting low-income adults under the Medicaid umbrella makes sense. |
Finally, signs of progress on the Kansas-Missouri border Behind-the-scenes movement is signaling some progress in the Kansas-Missouri economic “Border War” standoff. For the sake of the region, let’s hope it gets results. |
America can’t ignore risks to trade of genetically modified crops As a nation, we must decide if allowing companies like Monsanto to test and sell modified seed crops is worth the international economic risk and if it is, what regulations are needed to better protect against a future Oregon wheat incident. |
Labels on beef will protect consumers After years of lobbying by consumer groups and a detailed exposé of the problem published last year in The Kansas City Star, the federal government finally appears ready to require mandatory labeling requirements for mechanically tenderized beef. That’s a much-needed step, and it shouldn’t have taken this long to get to it. |
An urgency to help young students read Mayor Sly James’ Turn the Page KC initiative, which has a goal of getting many more students' reading proficiency up to speed by the third-grade milestone, has won national praise for efforts to raise children’s reading ability by third grade. |
l KC Symphony shines in its second year at Kauffman Center All arts groups aim to balance the two most vital aspects of their existence — making creative achievements that stir our hearts and minds and building audiences to ensure the show can go on well into the future. |
Laptops for all bodes well Slowly, area school districts are providing students with laptop computers for use in classrooms and at home. Liberty Public Schools joins Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools in the venture. |
Kansas budget reflects Legislature’s dysfunction The heavily conservative Kansas Legislature showed itself repeatedly this year to be meddlesome, callous to people’s needs and downright foolish in many instances. The new budget reflects those tendencies, and the state will have to live with it. |
Public needs say in massive data-mining surveillance The great civil liberties traditions of this nation do not condone invasive sweeps of information from innocents to find the few bad guys. That debate belongs in Congress and on Main Street. It needs to happen soon, and Obama should call for it directly. |
Editorial Restore the fountains to preserve civic jewels It takes money and attention to make sure the public’s investments in these fountains is not squandered. City Hall, private companies and foundations need to cooperatively focus on maintaining the fountains. |
Let Kansan Sri Srinivasan be the first of many federal court confirmations The federal judiciary is in crisis. Courts lack judges to keep up with their caseloads. The current environment also discourages the most qualified people from seeking appointment. Why submit to rigorous public scrutiny when there is a good chance you will never even get a confirmation vote? |
Jay Nixon boldly rejects destructive Missouri tax bill Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of a a tax bill approved by the General Assembly protects the state’s future, and responsible General Assembly members should sustain his bold move. |
It’s time to honor Medgar Evers’ fight for voting rights Medgar Evers’ push for integration and voting rights in the segregated South deserves continued recognition. Fifty years after he was assassinated, he is not forgotten. A City Council resolution honoring him will be considered Thursday in Kansas City. |
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| Welcome home, Nicholls Jun. 17, 2013 |
Restricting drug limits our freedom Jun. 17, 2013 I called my Fourth Ward Councilman Craig Fishel two weeks ago to discuss the pseudoephedrine measure that is facing City Council members. |
Company expansion: Bass Pro should finish two local projects Jun. 17, 2013 I have been a supporter of Bass Pro since it opened. It draws lots of people to our city and does many good things. |
War on Terrorism: US security efforts expensive, misguided Jun. 17, 2013 |
Immigration: How many times must we grant amnesty? Jun. 17, 2013 |
Today's Editorial Cartoon Jun. 17, 2013 |
To the point Jun. 17, 2013 |
Roses & thorns Jun. 17, 2013 |
Does city care about clean water? Jun. 16, 2013 |
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Welcome home, Nicholls Good news is not hard to find in the Ozarks, as we illustrate regularly with an editorial feature we call: 'Tis a privilege. |
Let's invite Heer's to dance |
State needs to recognize dyslexia |
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Nixon veto sends message |
McCaskill, Blunt join forces to better protect sexual abuse victims |
Cab driver did right thing |
First of all, put children first |
Branson mentioned as one of top 5 places to retire is a no-brainer to us |
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| What's on your mind? Posted Aug 08, 2011 @ 01:29 PM You can send a letter to the edito r to us here, or you can mail it to Letters to the Editor, PO Box 459, Independence, MO 65051. |
Take back control from government Posted Jun 18, 2013 @ 12:18 AM |
Keep the memories of loved ones alive Posted Jun 18, 2013 @ 12:17 AM |
St. Mary's memories Posted Jun 18, 2013 @ 12:14 AM |
David Jackson: Many old parts of Independence are still with us Posted Jun 14, 2013 @ 11:37 PM This summer brings a hotbed of activity as local history organizations, including the Jackson County Historical Society, commemorate devastating Civil War events that took place here in 1863. Specifically, martial law was enforced by the Federal military under “Order No. 11.” See the society’s online calendar at jchs.org, or ordernumber11.org for more details. |
Just what does that word mean? Posted Jun 13, 2013 @ 04:55 PM |
Jeff Fox: Just what does that word mean? Posted Jun 12, 2013 @ 11:26 PM OK, time for a question from English class. Wait. They haven’t taught that for years. It’s given way to something called language arts, despite no evidence that fuzzy language helps sharpen young minds. Maybe that’s part of the problem. |
Jerry Plantz: Fly America's flag proudly Posted Jun 12, 2013 @ 12:55 AM Despite the Boston Marathon tragedy on April 15, many warm, feel-good stories evolved. One was the proud slogan “Boston Strong,” which characterized the city’s resilience, determination and solidarity. |
Lynn Youngblood: Avoid noxious, exotic plant species Posted Jun 11, 2013 @ 12:13 AM Many people have no idea how important it is to be familiar with the plants to place in their yards and gardens. While many are beautiful and so tempting, some are potentially devastating to nearby woodlands, fields or streams. |
Phil Hanson: Consider strategies to make donations go even further Posted Jun 08, 2013 @ 01:41 AM Now is a good time, during this current bull stock market, to explore the tax advantages of making gifts of appreciated stock to support your favorite charities. |
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| WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri is drunk on tax credits. Who will take the bottle away? By St. Louis Post-Dispatch : In six years, tax credit spending has increased by $159 million. |
ROSE NOLEN: Family members share tales of history by Rose M. Nolen : Rose Nolen had a family of storytellers. Wherever news was being made in Missouri, chances were some family member was nearby. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: In government surveillance, the horns of dilemma by Lake Sun Leader, Camdenton : It has been a tenet of our republic from the beginning that the government should have as little intrusion into our lives as possible. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: It's time to stand up for rural Missouri by Sen. Claire McCaskill : This year"s bill required some Missouri-style compromise and commonsense — and while nobody got everything they wanted, it"s a bill that we can all be proud of, and that passed the Senate with a large bipartisan majority. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Farm bill fails to trim the fat for corporate interests by The Kansas City Star : Lawmakers love to wring hands over the deficit and budgets, except when it’s time for feeding farm supporters. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: Government dragnet threatens our rights to privacy, free speech by Timothy Karr : The intrusion into American lives for the sake of security shows that many elected officials "have lost touch with the privacy needs of the people they"re sworn to serve." |
DEAR READER: Let's solve problems together by Shaina Cavazos : Journalistic efforts coupled with a knowledgeable network of people who are deeply embedded in the places they live can work together to make sure change agents have what they need to solve problems. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri Supreme Court rules children can get education they deserve by St. Louis Post-Dispatch : The law says unaccredited districts must pay for their students to get the education they deserve. It is likely that school districts worried about money will delay enforcement again. |
GEORGE KENNEDY: Eliot Battle, Roger Mitchell, Brady Deaton: Three men whose work speaks for itself by George Kennedy : It’s the ability to find joy in roles that most of us would find burdensome that makes these three men so memorable. |
GENE ROBERTSON: Humans were created for unity by GENE ROBERTSON : There is nothing as rich as the development and remembrance of a shared experience. On the other hand, there is nothing as frustrating as a lack of unity in an experience or endeavor requiring it. |
J. KARL MILLER: How the shadow of Big Brother looms over Washington by J. Karl Miller : The disclosure of data mining has aroused condemnation at both ends of the political spectrum. The far right and the far left alike have criticized this as an invasion of privacy. Either way, though, it"s time for the Obama administration to be more transparent. |
DAVID ROSMAN: Other issues are far more important than museums moving by David Rosman : The re-purposing of the former Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is the underlying and more important story, and beyond the university, there are more important stories this summer. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri senators form partnership to prevent sexual abuse in the military by Springfield News-Leader : The news about sexual violence against both women and men in our nation’s military services is so egregious that political combatants have joined forces to fight the issue and end the abuse. |
GUEST COMMENTARY: Join cause to find space for needed services in Columbia by Anna Estevez and Virginia Bzdek : The Interfaith Day Center at 616 Park Ave. in the First Ward is a daytime drop-in and referral hub. |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Public needs to see UM Press budget numbers by SHARON HANSON : It would be worth reporting on budget allocations for the UM Press for the current year and the proposed fiscal year. |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A special prosecutor is needed to probe Obama administration by Frank Christian : Republicans and others are calling for a special prosecutor to investigate the allegations against the Obama administration. |
DEAR READER: Fueling the book addiction adds to editing resources by Maggie Walter : Four new book acquisitions provide inspiring reading for the summer. |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Missouri provides a fundamental right to marry convicts by St. Louis Post-Dispatch : U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry in St. Louis threw out a provision of Missouri law requiring both applicants for a marriage license to sign the application “in the presence of the recorder of deeds or their deputy.” |
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Let Nixon's veto be a call to rethink tax-cut bills by Jefferson City News Tribune : We agree with the governor that repeal of the tax exemption on prescription drugs is a flaw. We do not, however, consider the measure ill-conceived and fiscally irresponsible. |
DEAR READER: Museums may turn out to be the story of the summer by Tom Warhover : The controversy over the move of the Museum of Anthropology and the Museum of Art and Archeology may prove to be the “hits” of the summer. Or “page views,” in more acceptable Web analytic language. |
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| Stockman David Stockman, President Ronald Reagan's chief economic adviser, reappeared recently with widespread advice that we should get ready for an imminent bust. |
Keystone For months we've been told construction of the Keystone XL pipeline is about to begin, but nothing happens. |
The role of government A recently released poll asked people whether federal government spending in a number of categories is too much, too little or about right. The results continue a trend that has persisted since 1973, when President Richard Nixon was in office.... |
List prices For the first time, charges by hospitals have become public. |
Drug laws On the last day of the recent legislative session, a bill in the Missouri House reforming marijuana enforcement got a committee hearing, a symbolic happening that held no promise for action but hinted at future progress. |
Welfare Missouri lawmakers approved a bill restricting welfare recipients from spending cash welfare benefits at liquor or adult entertainment stores or on items marketed exclusively for adults; otherwise the state risks losing 5 percent of federal funding for the Temporary Assistance... |
I, farmer I endeavor to grow and sell agricultural products. I suppose one would call me a farmer, though I must admit the label seems inappropriate. I do own a few acres of cropland, but if I or the world depended on... |
The basics Amid excited talk of latest high-tech creations, international economies have more to do with basic needs such as food and oil. |
Internet tax The idea of imposing a tax on purchases made over the Internet handily passed the U.S. Senate but faces tougher going in the House, where the tea party is more powerful. |
Syria As civil war rages in Syria, most Americans instinctively side with rebels seeking to overthrow the oppressive government of Bashar Assad, an ally of Iran and major backer of Hezbollah guerrilla attacks against Israel. |
Health care To pass the Affordable Care Act, also known as ACA and Obamacare, Democrats had to wangle every last vote from reluctant Republican members of Congress -- and even a few Democrats. The resulting compromises result in a law far from... |
Privacy Lots has been written lately about our loss of personal privacy in an age of unprecedented technological snooping. |
A glorious day Today is my birthday. I am 83 years old, increasingly able to contemplate the relative merits of seniority. |
Guns in school At its meeting Monday, the Columbia Board of Education is scheduled to decide whether to arm its two security officers. |
Teacher evaluation Missouri lawmakers are in the habit of imposing rules by constitutional amendment that should be handled in legislation. |
Featured Business Hy-Vee on Conley 573-442-7703 |
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| Promote transit options One day a year is not enough. |
Strategy, money linked Executives at growing businesses do it. Many not-for-profit leaders have mastered it. Now comes our region's designated chief cheerleader. |
Do more to protect tanners Skin cancer isn't a beauty mark. It's a dangerous disease that can be linked to certain lifestyle choices. |
Arts society plays needed role The music, theater and art departments at Missouri Western State University soon will gain a new identity as the School of Fine Arts - an achievement owed to the talents and hard work of many. |
Science center in our future Savor this for a moment: St. Joseph is on the verge of providing school students and adult learners with something exceptional. |
Outlook for region brightens OK, so maybe it's not all blue sky. But anyone who has been following business news lately - or anyone who has a 401k - knows the economy is looking up. |
On bridges, smoking, jail death The last three days in our region have brought an outpouring of news stories. We offer comments on three of these: |
Respect for watershed vital to region's future Turn on the tap and there it is - all the water you can drink. |
Spend wisely on safety Patrons of the St. Joseph School District expect district officials to take a keen interest in student safety and to spend wisely to advance this aim. |
Jobs must remain our focus Into a stream of recent good news - the stock market is setting records, home prices are rebounding, the overall jobless rate is declining - falls this boulder: |
Resilient Big Lake on the mend Big Lake is coming back. |
Young brains thrive here Libraries are filled with shelves of books, right? Or if they're terribly modern, at least they sport audio books, DVDs and computers. |
Obama's task: 'Clean this up' The American public in recent weeks has been subjected to one disturbing disclosure after another. |
Fines put spotlight on safety We presume if you ask the police, they will tell you motorists have been running red lights for years, and it's only now with the use of red-light cameras they are able to efficiently catch them. |
Benefit boosts arts, preservation A new event debuting Saturday promises the best of St. Joseph brought together in one unique venue. |
Look behind the numbers Take out the big college towns, and St. Joseph has the lowest unemployment rate among all metropolitan areas in Missouri and Kansas. |
Museums put fun on agenda Even better than a "night at the museum" would be a whole week. |
River traffic hints at potential Two years after a devastating flood, it's heartening to see life on the Missouri River. Commercial and recreational enterprises are bringing welcome traffic. |
Outdoors plan adds character to campus Back in 1969, when Missouri Western State College opened its new campus off Mitchell Avenue, grounds crews planted saplings along sidewalks and street entryways. |
College savings simplified Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel is passionate about something with which too few people in Northwest Missouri have experience. |
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| Our View: Connecting the town Well before the 2011 tornado, Joplin had a problem with “connectivity.” That’s right. The flow of traffic — whether it be cars, pedestrians or bicyclists — has been a sore spot with us for years. June 18, 2013 1 Photo |
Other Views: Debt of honor In Afghanistan, the Taliban have promised to kill Afghans who worked for the Americans and their families. In Iraq, similar threats were made by radical Islamic insurgents. June 17, 2013 1 Photo |
Your View: Bold leadership needed Dear City Council Members, Let me first thank you for your service to our community. June 17, 2013 |
Carol Stark: Dad took us on ‘travels' that lasted a lifetime This isn’t the column I had planned on writing, but it’s the one that keeps running through my mind. And so does this question: How do I cope on my first Father’s Day without my dad? June 15, 2013 |
Herb Van Fleet, guest columnist: Big Brother is always watching and listening Sen. Church made that statement 38 years ago. He chaired a committee that was formed to develop legislation to rein in the CIA, FBI, NSA and other intelligence agencies, which had been operating outside the bounds of the law, including the Constitution. June 17, 2013 |
Geoff Caldwell, guest columnist: Jury still out on whistle-blower's actions Whether you see Edward Snowden as a hero, a traitor or something in between, there is no denying that the admitted “leaker” has opened up an industrial-size can of National Security Agency worms. June 17, 2013 |
Trish Patton, guest columnist: Downtown group needs stakeholders' support On Tuesday the Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) tabled the Community Improvement District (CID) initiative. June 17, 2013 |
Our View: Earning a new badge The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland made a good decision Friday when it voted to give the community until November to develop a long-term plan to keep Camp Mintahama open. June 17, 2013 1 Photo |
Other Views: Stop farm bill gridlock With a hopeful sound of gridlock cracking, U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday that he will vote for the House farm bill even though he has “concerns.” He reasons that “doing nothing means we get no changes in the nutrition programs.” June 14, 2013 1 Photo |
Marta Mossburg, columnist: Liberalism worldview doesn't make sense The high priests of liberalism must be tossing and turning in their organic cotton bedding and downing more small-batch artisan whisky each night trying to cope with the abject failure of their cause June 14, 2013 1 Photo |
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| Your Opinion: GOP targets IRS, ignores other issues - Recently we were treated to another "I'm working hard for you" letter from Congressman Luetkemeyer, its subject - the current problems with organizations obtaining tax free status. |
Your Opinion: Expect issue to return - Although I am pleased and thankful that the Legislature didn' t pass Ameren' s or Missouri American Water's surcharge, I feel compelled to keep this subject in the forefront. |
Your Opinion: Utility response praised - I offer a hearty thank you to the men and women who keep our electricity flowing. |
Your Opinion: Assault on Christianity - I'm writing to submit a follow-up on Mikey Weinstein as to his apparent unstoppable influence on Pentagon policy to eliminate any and all Christian influence on military personnel. |
Your Opinion: Governor commended for veto, Medicaid support - We applaud the president for his June 3 conference on mental health. Closer to home, Gov. Jay Nixon deserves applause as well. His recently approved budget initiatives will expand education and supports for affected families and will serve to create a better informed police force and public. |
Your Opinion: Veto praised; separate tax proposal supported - As co-chairs of the Economic Justice Task Force of the Missouri Association for Social Welfare (MASW), we say a warm thank you to Gov. Nixon for his veto of the massive and dangerous tax cuts contained in House Bill (HB) 253. |
Your Opinion: Due diligence prompts developer to withdraw - Congratulations to the experts at Drury Hotels for doing their due diligence. |
Our Opinion: Subsidy talk signals city must proceed with caution News Tribune editorial - An ongoing operating subsidy has become the proverbial "fly in the ointment" for Jefferson City's plans to attract a conference center. |
Get Congress out of setting student loan interest rates - Over the last few weeks, we've all probably known a family member, friend or neighbor that has watched a child graduate from high school or college. While it is an exciting time for parents and graduates, it also comes with a whole host of new concerns, the chief among them is affording the next step in a young person's life. |
Our Opinion: Let veto sound call to reconstruct tax cut News Tribune editorial - Some veto messages are more loud and clear than others. Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon was particularly vehement in his objections to an income tax cut orchestrated and approved by the Republican-led Legislature. |
Your Opinion: Raising a solution to Social Security - The wise words of Jim LePage in these pages finally brought me clarity on the Social Security conundrum. |
Your Opinion: Facing danger at state hospital - There is a place where upstanding citizens are injured every day; they are attacked, maimed and left with at time permanent injuries. |
Your Opinion: Applying metrics to a progressive state - Anyone following my submissions addressing the impact of the conservative policy consequences exemplified by the conservative exemplar, Mississippi, would expect me to verify my assertion by examining a progressive/liberal state on the same metrics. |
Our Opinion: Relay for Life symbolizes journey for cancer patients - The annual Cole County Relay for Life has become more than a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. |
Your Opinion: Abolish income tax; enact Fair Tax - Did you know Congress enacted the nations' first income tax laws in 1862 in order to pay for the Civil War. |
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| Heat safety (06/19/13) We've had a few warm days this month, but if this year is like previous ones locally, we are likely in store for plenty of hot and humid days yet this summer. Last week the heat index surpassed 100 degrees in Cape Girardeau. Along with the humidity, temperatures were in the low- to mid-90s. This type of weather is wonderful if you're staying cool in the pool. But for those working outdoors or without air-conditioning, it can be dangerous... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/19/13 (06/19/13) Thank you so much to the lady who turned in my small black purse that was left in a shopping cart at Schnucks! Abolish IRS With the Obama administration using the IRS to target political enemies, now is the time to abolish the IRS. Liberals wouldn't have appreciated it if Bush had done what Obama has. Let's take the power away from them and give it back to the people with a consumption tax... |
Op/Ed Column Administration's explanations to scandals are pure fiction (06/19/13) Now that the IRS has publicly acknowledged that the scrutiny of tea party and other conservative groups was not an act of "rogue" agents in an Ohio office, we're starting to realize that elections do indeed have consequences. In all honesty, it should come as no surprise that we learn of the intense attention paid to those who oppose the drift of our expanding government... |
Letter to the Editor Story lacked appropriate focus (06/19/13) In response to the article written by Emily Priddy dated Friday, June 14, 2013: Ms. Priddy, I read your article, "Monia indicted on fraud charges; check was made out to George Joseph." What prompted your article? Was it some new development with the "Monia" case? Or was it with reference to George Joseph? Because it seems to me, and I am only Mr. Monia's older sister, the article is negatively directed toward Mr. Monia... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/18/13 (06/18/13) For all those demagoguing Common Core standards, including many in this area, as more dictates from the federal government, that is not correct. The federal government was not involved in developing the Common Core Curriculum. It was developed by the states, coming together via the National Governor's Association to try and solve a perceived need. ... |
Editorial Dan Cotner (06/18/13) Dr. Dan Cotner and his trombone have been a fixture at the Capaha Park bandshell for longer than most of us have been alive. Last week, Cotner was recognized at the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band concert for his record achievement -- 74 years of service to the band... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/17/13 (06/17/13) A response about the Allenville bridge. It is a perfect waste and a neglect of the perfectly good bridge. The railroad in Jackson is still running and doing well. The people who run the line and bridge are a separate group. They just want the money off the metal in the rails. The railroad in Jackson is getting better and better every year, despite a group not wanting them to run anymore... |
Editorial Summer camps (06/17/13) No more morning school bus. Pencils, paper and calculators get a reprieve. Yes, children are celebrating the start of summer vacation. With a break from the classroom, students can now enjoy a couple months of summer fun. While family vacations, trips to the pool and Little League competition will fill some time, the youngsters have plenty of other options... |
Op/Ed Column Vacancies hurting Missouri government (06/16/13) One of the best ways Missourians can influence our state government is to serve on one of the more than 200 state boards and commissions. Some of these boards serve as a watchdog for Missouri consumers. Others license, regulate and discipline professionals, and still others ensure the disabled, the poor and the elderly are being served by those agencies created as a social safety net for our state's most vulnerable residents... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/16/13 (06/16/13) I don't know if everybody is as mad as me over this deal about the Muslim that shot up our soldiers. They called it workplace violence. Why don't they call it terrorism? Now he gets to represent himself. What is becoming of our country? I would like to call the special election for Congress we just had a mockery. ... |
Editorial Here's to you, Dad (06/16/13) The following is our annual tribute to fathers. If you are a father and holding this newspaper in your hand, you're probably one of the good guys. Well-informed, educated and responsible. You probably have changed diapers. Coached ballgames. Taken your child or children to church. ... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/14/13 (06/14/13) Cape needs to put in U-turn lanes on Kingshighway and other problem streets to stop people from using the center turn lane as a drive lane. It works great in Jackson and other towns. The leading cause of family bankruptcy in our nation is health care costs. ... |
Letter to the Editor Our government fears nothing (06/14/13) Is this the transformational government our forefathers dreamed of -- and our soldiers died for? Our government now can assassinate American citizens -- all without due process -- because these people are deemed a threat to national security. Their names were included on a government "Kill List," and, to date, numbers four... |
Letter to the Editor A return to capitalism? (06/14/13) Today doctors have a number of dilemmas with Obamacare, including eroding autonomy, hospital/doctor relationship glitches due to risks complying with hospital "meaningful use standards," and falling incomes. Paperwork, increasing at a rapid pace already, is set to take off to stratospheric proportions with Obamacare... |
Editorial Relay for Life (06/14/13) Relay for Life, a national campaign that raises money for research, treatment and recovery for cancer patients, will hold its annual walk tonight in Arena Park. Festivities kick off at 5:50 p.m., with a survivor dinner set for 6:30 and luminaria ceremony at 9:30. The walk concludes at 3 a.m. Saturday... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/13/13 (06/13/13) A person must be so fortunate if he has nothing more to worry about than someone being on foot at an ATM. Perhaps he should be thankful he has a car and the other person may not be so fortunate. Stealing Mickey I hope that whoever took the Mickey Mouse ball out of my yard is happy. ... |
Editorial AJGA in Cape (06/13/13) It's been a special week for the area as Cape Girardeau hosted the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Girls Junior Championship. The tournament, which started Monday and continues through Friday, has featured some of the top young female golfers in the world. In addition to U.S. talent, athletes from China, Japan, Ecuador, Venezuela, Thailand, Argentina, Mexico, South Korea, Canada and Puerto Rico were set to compete... |
Op/Ed Column Differing perspectives on Trayvon Martin case (06/12/13) In a small Florida courtroom this week, the trial of George Zimmerman will begin to unfold. Zimmerman is accused of killing Trayvon Martin during a confrontation more than a year ago. The trial will nudge from the headlines the numerous scandals that have captured our attention in recent weeks... |
Speak Out Speak Out 6/12/13 (06/12/13) We usually drive through the downtown area a couple of times a week. The courthouse stands stately and tall overlooking downtown and the Mississippi River. The hanging lighting fixture on the front of the courthouse and the floodlighting to the right of the courthouse have been out for sometime. I think it's been that way for several months. I was just wondering why? The main concern only seems to be with Broadway. Maybe this is another use for casino money... |
Editorial Smoking cessation (06/12/13) We know the dangers. We know the importance of quitting. But for many smokers, kicking the nicotine habit is no small feat. A local smoking cessation class began June 5 and is being offered free to the community. Based on the Freedom From Smoking Program, the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center and Saint Francis Medical Center are offering the program in a group environment geared to help increase the likelihood of long-term success in living a smoke-free life... |
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| Letter: Shame on couple for behavior On Saturday as I stood on Broadway, I witnessed one of the most awesome sights as the Patriot Guard rolled into town, many of them proudly carrying the American flag on their motorcycles. Then I witnessed one of the most disrespectful things anyone could imagine. A man jumped out of a pickup, walked into the parade of motorcycles and tried to stop them, yelling over and over for them to stop and motioning to the woman driving the truck to make a left hand turn in front of them. Thank goodness the parade continued on. After the group had gone by the man and woman pulled into Bing's and unloaded the Rug Doctor they were in such a hurry to return. I couldn't believe the lack of respect that had just been displayed. As members of the Patriot Guard, my husband and I have attended many visitations and funerals of fallen soldiers, standing in flag lines, paying our respects to those who have given everything for us that! we can continue to have ... |
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