Not everyone in Highlands County opposes everything our president is trying to accomplish. There are many of us in this county who understand the significance this health reform bill holds for the many residents in this county. Many families in our community will benefit from this reform yet these same people are the ones watching extreme conservative television and being spoon-fed rhetoric nonsense. When we free ourselves from the fear that controls us we can think clearly about what our options are. When we shed our prejudices we can work together to restore this county's greatness and return to a time when our middle class was valued and valuable. ...more

November 11, 2009

Every year lexicographers publish their annual list of of popular words or phrases they would like to see expunged from our lexicon. I have to admit "connect the dots" is getting a little wearisome for me. ...more

December 13, 2008

Hoping to understand others' suffering, a group of Saint Leo University students and teachers went 24 hours without food to raise awareness of hunger in Haiti. ...more

November 20, 2008

Inspired by Barack Obama, the French first lady and other leading figures say it's high time for France to stamp out racism and shake up a white political and social elite that smacks of colonial times. ...more

November 10, 2008

There's a good chance you've already heard a racist joke made at our president-elect's expense. As expected, they are flowing with ease from plenty of folks right here in Highlands County, and throughout the country for that matter. It's amazing the ignorance and insensitivity these joke-tellers exhibit. And, perhaps, those of us who just let it happen without calling these bigots on their comments are just as much to blame. ...more

November 9, 2008

Has anyone ever asked you whether you were prejudiced? For many years, my answer was yes. I held a long, unfair and unfounded prejudice against my grill. ...more

June 11, 2008