Op-Ed
Opinions and Editorials by people who are concerned about the issues at hand.
An open letter to our elected officials
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
June 11th, 2011
Negative Effects of the Government Funding of Illegal Immigrants
Illegal immigrants should not receive government funding when America is already in a financial crisis.
June 11th, 2011
What it will take to save this nation
We either fix this problem or a dictator will.
June 11th, 2011
Obama Administration is presiding over the biggest corruption scandal in American history
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
June 11th, 2011
"Cut Spending!" or "SHUT IT DOWN !"
On Wednesday, April 6, about 800-1000 Tea Party and other conservative groups stood on the Capitol lawn in Washington DC to tell the government to "Cut Spending!"
June 11th, 2011
HB 615 would effectively repeal the "Racial Justice Act" and restore capital punishment
HB 615 has been introduced into the General Assembly. It is entitled: "No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty."
June 11th, 2011
Voter Reform: Progressive Voting Right
The Constitution was also written to memorialize the notion that sovereign power rests with the individual and not with the federal government or any governmental agency.
June 11th, 2011
Open Mouth, Insert Tea
On Saturday, January 8th, the country witnessed a tragic and horrific act of violence. Six innocent individuals were killed at a shopping center in Tucson, Arizona.
June 11th, 2011
Of Washington Daily News and the Mob
I have not fully weighed in on this fact, as others have in my publication and in the Beaufort Observer, but honestly, with my time in such short supply, I have to pick my spots.
June 11th, 2011
Does Daily News deserve the public's trust, or that of special interest
It's settled. The Washington Daily News editorial team is better equipped for politics than a democratic election.
January 3rd, 2011
Abortion: Where Conscience Meets the Womb
They wanted to use our hard-earned tax dollars to pay for insurance coverage for abortions, a procedure that too many find offensive to their conscience.
December 22nd, 2010
Political Cycle of Shame
Politics in Beaufort County have always been like the step-child of dysfunctional parenting.
December 22nd, 2010
Change You’ll Have to Believe In …
We are a Republic. We are represented by those who most reflect our values. How will you make a difference?
December 22nd, 2010
During this "Silly Season," Some Local Candidates do the Darndest Things ...
I wish I could say that all politicians have the taxpayer's best interests at heart, but in this election for Beaufort County Commissioner, we are finding out otherwise.
December 22nd, 2010