I have always been and still am amazed at the intelligence and command of the language of young Suzannah Beiner. However, I hope that she has learned a lesson in the column she wrote in the Aug. 5 edition of Highlands Today. She berated the media for not clamoring for more to be done to release Laura Ling and Euna Lee. She stated "What is Ban Ki Moon's proposal, what does Hilary Clinton think, when will Obama stop dancing around and ask for some real results?" ...more

August 10, 2009

Congratulations on the Fact Check article by Matt Apuzzo in the July 11 edition of your paper. It is refreshing to see an article that presents the facts of both sides of a story. All too often the articles, editorials and letters are tirades about the writer's personal opinions, not backed by anything except possibly his religion, the internet "they said" or simply "since I say it is so, it is." Unfortunately, writing a "fact" article requires a lot of research and an open mind, which is a rare quality. ...more

July 15, 2009

In Highlands County the recent turnout for voting in the primary election was very low. Nationwide the turnout for even the general elections seldom reaches 40 percent. ...more

September 17, 2008

The selection of Sarah Palin as a vice presidential running mate is a victory for women, and rightfully so. However, there are serious questions about her beliefs that can cause concerns in our secular society. When a politician feels that his or her religious beliefs should become the law, then we should closely examine those beliefs and question whether they should be allowed to overthrow our constitution. That constitution emphatically states that there should be freedom for all to practice their own religious beliefs, but not be forced to follow those of others. Both parties have stated that family matters should not be part of a political campaign, and there is some validity in that. ...more

September 8, 2008

SEBRING — Before the stores open their doors, Lakeshore Mall is buzzing with activity as walkers make laps around the half-mile loop through the mall. ...more

January 10, 2008