In regard to Sarah Palin and all the attention focused on her, I have to wonder, when did we start treating politicians like celebrities? More and more it seems we act as if these people are somehow better than the common person. And the last thing these egotistical people need is celebrity status. Sarah Palin is a virtual unknown. She has very little experience in politics, and has yet to speak honestly about her beliefs. In the ads and interviews so far, she has simply followed a script. In the matter of her brother-in-law trooper, why doesn't she just say, "Yes, I tried my best to remove him from his job. He's a bully and actually threatened my family with physical violence. I think anyone would do the same?" ...more

September 15, 2008

Honor. What a powerful word! It is hard to define it in a way that will please everyone. Many define it as respect, admiration, reputation or reverence. What I am focusing on goes far beyond mere words. ...more

June 22, 2008

Saying the United States should "abolish this archaic way we elect presidents," Florida's Sen. Bill Nelson argued in a Tampa news conference Friday for eliminating the Electoral College. ...more

June 14, 2008

You hit the nail right on the head with your editorial about Congress wasting taxpayers' time and money by playing the strutting game over the Roger Clemens and/or NFL fiascos. ...more

February 23, 2008