People are hurting bad out there, and if you doubt that, go talk to anyone running a food pantry around Highlands County. Tough times have left households in ruins, people living in their cars and desperately needing food. It's painful to see so many people in serious need. ...more

November 15, 2009

People may not have changed a lot since 18th century England, when some actually relished public hangings. ...more

February 18, 2009

People who put faith in government to solve national or even individual problems are headed for deep disappointment, if it hasn't already arrived. Still, that doesn't stop politicians from attempting to sell political snake oil to the gullible. No one ever lost money betting on the ignorance of the uninformed masses. ...more

October 22, 2008

People are better off if they take responsibility for their lives, finances and futures, without the expectation of a government handout. That's what President Bush espoused four years ago when he called for the creation of an "Ownership Society" that gives people more choice, more control and more ownership of government benefits such as education and Social Security. ...more

September 4, 2008

People who have lived on the Suncoast long enough could well imagine the traffic apocalypse the intersection of U.S. 19 and S.R. 580, in northern Pinellas County between Dunedin and Countryside, would now be if the Florida Department of Transportation had not built a massive "flyover" interchange there years ago. ...more

September 3, 2008