Veteran's Day is a day to express our deeply felt thanks for all veterans. As an Army veteran who pulled a tour of duty in Fairbanks, Alaska, my flag will fly proudly. ...more

November 11, 2008

Issues Still Remain Labor Day is a day to honor the working men and women of America. Nowadays, the poverty levels in urban areas are scandalous. Many wage-earners cannot find work, and even if they do, incomes are too low to support their families. Inflationary realities across the board have become incredible: gas and energy costs, housing, insurance, taxes, medical and dental care, food, etc. The deterioration of their circumstances has resulted in foreclosures, bankruptcies, more homeless people, ad infinitum. ...more

September 1, 2008

Regarding "Florida Prison Chief Offers Good Plan To Stop Cycle Of Recidivism" (Our Opinion, July 23): ...more

July 28, 2008

Regarding "The Ugly Truth About Graduation Rates" (Our Opinion, June 7): A recent analysis by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that 51 percent of Florida high schools had graduation rates below 60 percent. That's a deplorable statistic. More progressive overall strategies in the classroom would be an asset. But it's not only the school environment per se, but the parental home which is crucial. Good homes with loving people who are dedicated to the development of their kids usually spawn students who are stunningly successful. They motivate their kids to apply themselves in the classrooms and discipline them to be obedient to authority. ...more

June 10, 2008

Regarding "Rays' Critics Shouldn't Be So Quick To Throw Out Stadium, Trop Plans" (Our Opinion, April 28): ...more

May 5, 2008

Show Some Compassion Christmas in our society is the premier holiday of the year. It's the season of giving and thinking of the less fortunate. But are compassionate people becoming an evaporating core? ...more

December 25, 2007

the brakes are gone. ...more

November 22, 2007