Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Hamas? We’d be fools to send money
To the surprise of many, including the United States, Hamas won an overwhelming victory in the Palestinian elections. Hamas is an unabashed supporter of terrorism and has been unwavering in its insistence that Israel has no right to exist. For...Published: Jan 31, 2006 10:02 AM Full Editorial
Monday, January 30, 2006
A child’s example: 11-year-old demonstrates leadership on animal shelter
A few hundred thousand dollars for a new animal shelter might seem like a bit of an extravagance for a community facing a pretty substantial bill simply to get work done in its schools. So, there might be more than...Published: Jan 30, 2006 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Share the joy: Parent-child stories serve a valuable purpose
There are lots of people talking about how to make our schools better — and how to help our students score higher on standardized tests. We worry about the quality of education our children are receiving, and then we look...Published: Jan 28, 2006 11:11 PM Full Editorial
Friday, January 27, 2006
Accomplishments: General’s observations counteract political platitudes
Gen. Duncan McNabb, the commander of the Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, wants you to know that the men and women who are serving in the U.S. Air Force understand the weight of the responsibility that has been...Published: Jan 27, 2006 9:48 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, January 26, 2006
TV doesn’t get it: Viewers need to speak out about offensive programming
Some television executives and the producer of the show seem to be absolutely flabbergasted as to why Americans are not ecstatic about NBC’s newest show, “The Book of Daniel.” The show is based on the story of an Episcopal priest...Published: Jan 26, 2006 10:04 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Problem abated: Council is right to eliminate parking in downtown median
There might be a reason to look further into available parking and safety issues downtown in the future, but for right now, the Goldsboro City Council absolutely made the right decision by restricting out-of-bounds parking on Center Street. Council decided...Published: Jan 25, 2006 8:50 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Independent counsel: A noble idea, but it didn’t work
The costly ineffectiveness of the independent counsel approach to investigations was graphically illustrated by the Henry G. Cisneros case. The investigation went on so long most people probably have forgotten who Cisneros is. For the record, he was Housing Secretary...Published: Jan 24, 2006 9:22 AM Full Editorial
Monday, January 23, 2006
Worthwhile read: Wiesel’s book can inspire meaningful discussion
There are many reasons why Wayne County residents should take the time over the next month to pick up Elie Wiesel’s book “Night,” this year’s Wayne County Reads selection. First, there is the community aspect. This is a project that...Published: Jan 23, 2006 11:00 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Journalist’s ordeal becomes part of the Iraq story
Those who think that the war against terrorism is going to be ended through negotiations and increased understanding between the West and the militants in the Middle East have only to look at the case of American hostage Jill Carroll....Published: Jan 21, 2006 10:55 PM Full Editorial
Friday, January 20, 2006
Appropriate: Chili finger couple going to prison
A judge out in San Jose, Calif., has sentenced a woman and her husband to long prison terms for a hoax that cost Wendy’s millions in lost sales. A co-worker of Jaime Plascencia lost a finger in a workplace accident....Published: Jan 20, 2006 9:32 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, January 19, 2006
With gratitude: We can let airmen, families know they are appreciated
The sound of freedom. That is what many Wayne County residents say when they are referring to the roar of jet engines that often resonates through the skies here. And early this morning, we heard that roar again as aircrews...Published: Jan 19, 2006 10:51 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Promising: Positive signs in energy crisis
Interesting developments are unfolding. Virginia approves, within specified safeguards, offshore explorations for natural gas and potential oil deposits. Increased drilling to determine existence and extent of oil deposits in Alaska could be forthcoming. There has been an upsurge in interest...Published: Jan 18, 2006 10:05 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Let us resolve: Demand substance rather than political posturing
Perhaps, since it is the new year, and we are all thinking about our New Year’s resolutions, we should make a vow right now. No matter how much they try to draw us in, and no matter how much posturing,...Published: Jan 17, 2006 10:51 AM Full Editorial
Monday, January 16, 2006
A living dream: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles resonate today
“I have a dream.” Those words will live on forever. Even nearly 38 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lost his life to an assassin’s bullet, his message of freedom still resonates among Americans of all races. Dr. King...Published: Jan 16, 2006 11:37 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, January 14, 2006
William Dees Jr. — A truly great citizen among us
In every generation, there are outstanding citizens. In Goldsboro and in North Carolina, William A. Dees Jr. was far more than that. He was, by any measure, a truly great citizen. He died last Monday at the age of 85....Published: Jan 14, 2006 10:07 PM Full Editorial
Friday, January 13, 2006
A goal achieved: United Way’s success will help to transform lives
The results are in — and after a long and extended campaign — Wayne County individuals and businesses have pulled through and helped the United Way achieve its 2005-06 fundraising goal. The going wasn’t easy this year. There were many,...Published: Jan 13, 2006 11:51 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Combined effort: Solving inner city problems requires a united approach
Nobody really likes to talk about what children who live in the inner city face each day. No one wants to think about a little girl or boy who must worry about walking home through a dangerous neighborhood, or about...Published: Jan 12, 2006 11:10 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
An inspiration! Finding reasons to do nothing
The attorneys and the bureaucracy over in Apex have provided an inspirational and creative example of finding reasons not to do something good. When Hurricane Katrina smashed into the Gulf Coast in August, the fire department in Waveland, Miss., lost...Published: Jan 11, 2006 9:41 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
THE BRIGHT SIDE: Most politicians, lobbyists are good
“Lobbyists.” “Politicians.” Increasingly in recent years, the words have tended to spawn public suspicion, disfavor. Even repugnance. But so has the word “media.” Let’s pause to reflect and examine. There are, indeed, as recent headlines proclaim, some lobbyists and politicians...Published: Jan 10, 2006 10:28 AM Full Editorial
Monday, January 9, 2006
Cruel comment from Robertson : Sharon invited God’s wrath
Pat Robertson can be credited for the sincerity of his deep religious beliefs. And certainly he has a right to express his convictions on his “700 Club” television program, which has a strong following among Christians across the country. But...Published: Jan 9, 2006 10:38 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, January 7, 2006
Protect the process: Abramoff scandal points to need for vigilance
It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that there have been a whole bunch of questions about campaign finances in recent years. In fact, when most Americans read the saga of Jack Abramoff and his shady dealings with...Published: Jan 7, 2006 11:17 PM Full Editorial
Friday, January 6, 2006
A nice place: Proposed park will enhance entire community
The proposal for the new Stoney Creek Park is the first step in creating more than just another nice place for residents to use in the city of Goldsboro. And although the park will feature a whole lot of really...Published: Jan 6, 2006 11:09 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, January 5, 2006
Poignant loss: Miners who perished will be remembered for how they lived
There is something about the story about the 12 miners who lost their lives this week in a West Virginia coal mine that has touched the hearts of many people across this country. It is not just the horror that...Published: Jan 5, 2006 10:49 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Miners found, lost: Care must be taken when handling information
There could nothing more horrifying than hearing what you thought was good news about loved ones trapped in a mine, only to find out a couple hours later that your father, brother, uncle or son lost his life there instead....Published: Jan 4, 2006 11:02 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
Douglas Joyner: Exemplary life in and out of uniform
Commander Douglas Joyner folded his earthly wings for the final time five days before Christmas. He was accorded full military honors at his graveside two days later. For many years, William Douglas Joyner probably was best known to the public...Published: Jan 3, 2006 10:28 AM Full Editorial
Monday, January 2, 2006
Richard Burr: Promising beginning for junior senator
North Carolina’s freshman U.S. senator hit the ground running — but not running his mouth — during his first year in the upper chamber. Sen. Richard Burr already had five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives under his belt...Published: Jan 2, 2006 11:09 AM Full Editorial