Confederate forces have charged into federal territory and are hailing as a victory a U.S. District Court's decision in their struggle to get a specialty license plate pushed through the Florida Legislature. ...more

December 10, 2009

Confederate forces have charged into federal territory and are hailing as victory a recent U.S. District Court's decision in their struggle to get a specialty license plate pushed through the Florida Legislature. Not so fast, state officials say, rumors of a decisive judicial victory are premature. ...more

December 9, 2009

I'm the first to admit that I'm not the brightest bulb in the lamp but I do have a suggestion for the president and members of Congress regarding health care. If national health care isn't the answer, why not cut some of the costs by removing the health care given to the president, members of Congress and all government workers? Let them pay what the taxpayers are paying for health care and medication, and then perhaps they will begin to understand the needs of so many people in this country. ...more

March 22, 2009

Reading the Highlands Today story about the sheriff's office on July 23 put things into a perspective that all the people can understand. With all the growth that Highlands County is pushing to achieve, comes the expense that goes with it. Why is it then when a building that is obviously outdated and needs replacing becomes a political football, and the sheriff is held responsible for the growth? ...more

July 26, 2008

The environment is again an important election issue. Some candidates have claimed religious support for their views, but there is no single "Christian" perspective on the environment. It is a question of fact and prudence, not theology. ...more

January 29, 2008