For some students, graduation is an accomplishment. For others, it is a triumph over circumstance. ...more

June 3, 2008

Re: John Herbert's column, "Endanger Polar Bears? Doesn't Make Sense" in the May 27 issues of Hernando Today: ...more

May 30, 2008

A Georgia man who killed his live-in girlfriend was executed Tuesday, the first inmate put to death since the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of lethal injections. ...more

May 7, 2008

Polling Problems Persist Regarding "Polls Face Only Minor Snags, Mostly Voter Confusion" (Nation/World, Jan. 30): ...more

February 2, 2008

Regarding "100-Year-Old B-Day Girl Is Reborn Through Fitness" (Metro, Jan. 29): ...more

February 1, 2008

Whether this letter be in response to those recently expressing consternation of our federal government or to those who may simply question the direction of Highlands County's elected officials, my message remains the same. The familiar phrase, "Of the people, by the people, for the people" means a great deal to me. In my opinion and quite simply put, "Of the people" signifies that we, the citizens, have given or allowed our government certain powers, which also means that we may restrict them as well. "By the people" then gives us the authority to decide those who will serve in elected positions. "For the people," as I read it, implies that those elected are charged with the responsibility to recognize each person's circumstance and to make proper and just decisions accordingly. This is not an enviable position to be in, for sure. In my life, I've found there are times when doing the right thing is not necessarily popular. Equally, I've come to understand that what's popular is not always right. ...more

January 21, 2008

Time Has Been Served Regarding "28-Year Fugitive Crept Under Nose Of The Law" (front page, Nov. 1): ...more

November 8, 2007

The movie is set in the Middle East, but what happens to Jake Gyllenhaal's character in 'Rendition' is a classic Washington tale. ...more

October 21, 2007

A 13-year-old boy accused of killing his 8-year-old brother over a dessert previously had helped hold his sibling down as their mother beat him, authorities said. ...more

October 5, 2007