We can admire imperfect people
I remember growing up in the 1960s watching a television show called “The F.B.I,” starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Like “Dragnet” and other shows of...
Is there not enough hate already?
It is a practical question, that one up there in the headline for this column.I think a lot of us would agree that there...
Juries apply law with humanity
Editor’s Note: Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings on Wednesday was acquitted of the two remaining charges against him; the judge earlier dismissed the other two...
Days of political correctness
Political correctness – which has been a hot topic locally as much as nationally — may not have been on Tuesday’s election ballot under...
Facing sad reality of ‘16 election
Remember the good old days? Like, four weeks ago?Remember when, before the first presidential debate it looked like America might be spared the worst...
Did it shrink or did I grow?
It’s intriguing how perceptions changes as we age. When I was in the sixth grade a teacher asked us what we wanted to be...
Trump should thank Bill Clinton
If he hasn’t already done so, Donald Trump should place a call to Bill Clinton and say, “Thank you.” Trump should also send thank...
Hillary’s health, Trump’s racism
For daring to ask Hillary Clinton several questions and follow-up questions about her disregard for national security in regard to her use of private...
Hillary’s health, Trump’s racism
For daring to ask Hillary Clinton several questions and follow-up questions about her disregard for national security in regard to her use of private...
Rural America is back in business
We know when rural communities do well, America does well. Rural America provides us with the food we eat, the water we drink and...