House, Senate felt they were tricked into supporting Iraqi war
      No fewer than five Democratic Senators are running for the presidency. These presidential candidates seem to be the subject of numerous mainstream media stories every week and they along with their official and unofficial campaign operatives make nearly nightly appearances on cable news shows where...
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On the Spot:
In honor of President's Day (Feb. 19), who was our greatest president?
By Franklin Hayes
     "For two very different reasons I'd say Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Both have been paramount in the Middle East peace process. Although Clinton was not that good pertaining to the budget, Clinton did have the foresight to see that in order for things to be harmonious we do coexist with the rest o...
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VIEWPOINT
Children, grandchildren to pay higher taxes
      The Social Security ponzi scheme is poised to collapse. Just recently, the Federal Reserve chairman spoke before Congress and informed Congress, what congress should have already known. Congress has been kicking the Social Security ponzi scheme from Republican to Democrat and back again. There is n...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Engagement article appreciated
      Vince and I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job you did writing our engagement article. We both appreciate you so much for the work you did to make this something special! Sincerely, Vince Mayfield and Kimberly Daniels Shalimar
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I need to apologize, for by keeping silent, I let evil triumph
      Today, I apologized to my 10-year-old son. We had gone to the regional semifinal boys high school soccer match at Dolphin Stadium in Gulf Breeze. I apologized for sitting silently while an "adult" sitting close behind me heckled the players from the visiting team (Stanton from Jacksonville) repeate...
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