It was seven years ago today that 19 Islamic terrorists hijacked four commercial airlines and changed our nation forever. As we mark this solemn anniversary, questions remain regarding how safe we are today. ...more

September 11, 2008

With Indiana holding its presidential primary today, it will be interesting to see how many people are denied the right to vote because they lack proper identification. ...more

May 6, 2008

You need photo identification to board an airplane, write a check, purchase age-restricted products and gain access to certain buildings. So what's wrong with requiring photo IDs of citizens who show up to vote? ...more

February 20, 2008

Income tax return season has descended once again, but West Pasco volunteers will help fill out forms for free for low-income families. ...more

January 9, 2008

Cold, hard, cash has always been "legal tender for all debts public and private" in the U.S.A. It says so right on the face of every dollar bill. That means it's accepted everywhere, right? Wrong. Next time you want to rent a car, don't offer to pay cash. It will probably be refused. Recently, I reserved a car with a major nationwide rental company, via the Internet. But when my husband and I went to pick up the vehicle, the local office of that company insisted we present a major credit card, which we did not have in hand at the time. Then they even refused cash on the barrelhead as an alternative. We use only debit cards; it keeps us from spending money we don't have. With virtually every other business in town, that makes us the very best, most-preferred, kind of customers, but not at this establishment. ...more

December 23, 2007

Flu season has returned, so Pasco County Health Department officials are offering vaccination shots to avoid the aches, pains and fever from the highly infectious disease. ...more

October 10, 2007