The late George Carlin said, “If you vote, you have no right to complain.” Was he right? I think it …
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The late George Carlin said, “If you vote, you have no right to complain.” Was he right? I think it …
Considering the dismal record of our members of Congress – who have many lobbyists buying their votes – it’s time …
Kudos to the Five Seasons Ski Team on a spectacular season of free entertainment for people of all ages. Right …
As I watch and listen to all the excuses and finger pointing in Washington, D.C., I am aware of senior …
Now that the debt ceiling has been raised, leaving almost everyone in Washington looking inept, it seems that there is …
I see news of lawless rioting, looting and civil unrest in Greece and the United Kingdom and wonder how soon …
I am concerned with the alarming rate that our city is spending tax money. First, instead of rebuilding our library, …
Regarding Rich Zeis’s Aug. 9 letter concerning the poor: Some welfare programs should be investigated in depth. The programs that …
Left-lane drivers, have you never heard or seen “drive right, pass left” or “slower traffic, keep right?” Do you ever …
The proposed new airport terminal in Monticello is a perfect example of government waste at the local level. It was …
I saw the photo of the belching smokestack on the Aug. 1 front page. No wonder people don’t want power …
Our republic was truly a unique and inspired form of government. It was an agreed-upon moral framework integrated into a …
I believe most of us are disgusted with how our national elected officials have mishandled the federal budget and debt …
This fall I’ve reached a parental landmark – both of my children will be in college. I’ve lost track of …
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