Sometimes even politicians have to stand up and be counted. They need the courage of their convictions and be willing to place their political careers on the line for the big things. Unfortunately, we're not seeing a lot of that going on these days. ...more

March 17, 2010

Sometimes in an attempt to guarantee a fair trial, extraordinary measures are put in place. We disagree with some, but holding a fair trial for someone accused of a crime is the cornerstone of our justice system. OK, we support that. What's troubling, though, is when taxpayer money is spent to hire a makeup artist to cover the tattoos of an accused murderer on trial in Tampa. ...more

December 9, 2009

Sometimes good ideas have to be put on hold during desperate times, and considering Florida's economic climate, that time is now. We support a bill sponsored by Rep. Denise Grimsley that would postpone impact fees for a set period of time, although we differ on the length of the postponement. ...more

March 13, 2009

Sometimes, chronicling Pasco County's goings-on is like having a spot on the couch in Jerry Springer's green room. At any given moment - this week, for instance - the alert Pasco observer may find himself surrounded by unruly guests prepping for their moment on stage. ...more

January 16, 2009

Sometimes rabid, vocal, vociferous demonstrators are fond of chanting "This is what democracy looks like!" as they march in the streets in opposition to war, or social injustice, or even inveighing against breast feeding. ...more

October 25, 2008

Sometimes little birdies need a shove to leave the nest, and University of Florida President Bernie Machen might have just the ticket. ...more

September 20, 2008

Sometimes I think I'm the only one on the planet without an Mp3 player. Everywhere I look, people have tuned out the real world and tuned in to some favorite track. Those dancing silhouettes on the television commercial sure seem to be having a lot of fun. Maybe I am missing out. But I've resisted buying one because I can't get all the songs I really want - the ones that pop into my head at odd moments and make me smile. ...more

August 25, 2008

Sometimes political parties play to type so perfectly that it's almost charming. Consider the completely predictable responses of Democrats and Republicans to the record prices of oil. ...more

August 3, 2008

Sometimes, being old school can be cool. In this case, I'm thinking about an old-fashioned savings tool that could be just the thing to teach children how to deal with growing up in an instant-gratification society. ...more

July 27, 2008

Sometimes, money is a curse. If you're wealthy, friends come easily, many with their hands out. ...more

June 12, 2008