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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Little notice: Bureaucratic failures emphasize need for more caution

It wasn't much of a story as far as much of the rest of the media were concerned. But it speaks volumes as to why this nation needs to consider smaller government sooner rather than later. Remember the IRS?...

Monday, September 29, 2014

Whose bill? Unaccompanied minors bring with them hefty costs.

It is not just about compassion. Not these days. As we hear more and more news about the impact the arrival of the unaccompanied minors and illegal immigrants is having on the U.S., we need to think long and hard...

Saturday, September 27, 2014

United, really: No, it doesn't have to be about race and division

There is a lesson to be learned from the story of the Touchdown Club and the Goldsboro High School Cougar football team. It is not about winning and losing. It is not even about history. It is about what...

Friday, September 26, 2014

No surprise: Is it a shock that so many of the illegals from surge missed dates?

If there are any federal immigration officials who are taken aback by the news that many thousands of the people caught crossing the border illegally have not kept their pre-arranged appointments with immigration agents, they should be fired immediately. As...

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Coalition strong: U.S. must continue to push for more cooperation among nations

We could do it alone, but we shouldn't. The continuing crisis in the Middle East is never really going to be over until more than a few people say, "That's enough." And hearing that Great Britain is now considering its...

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Get involved: Police chief is right. He needs help to solve crimes.

We could spend all day talking about the reasons local crime victims do not want to get involved. And most of them would be legitimate. But the reality is -- as Goldsboro police Chief Jeff Stewart said today --...

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Fun time: Plan to make stop at Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair

Looking for a family-themed way to spend the weekend? Starting to wonder if your children will ever look up again from their iPads, let alone their cell phones? Never fear, the Wayne Agricultural Fair is just about to start....

Monday, September 22, 2014

Time to talk: Players' troubles could prompt meaningful discussion

There are going to be a whole lot more people pointing fingers as information continues to leak out about the National Football League and its handling of domestic abuse. And while there likely will be no real answers as...

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Future danger: This nation needs to think hard about what to do next about ISIS.

No one wants boots on the ground. No one wants to see American service members fighting overseas and risking their lives for a war that has no strategy and no objective. But those who are urging Americans and the Obama...

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Wake-up call: News from Australia a sign -- it cannot be business as usual

For years, the president's critics have said that his policy with regard to the Middle East was not going to work. They warned him that when you are dealing with militants who think they are going to paradise for...

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Fake outrage: Showing identification not even close to unreasonable request

Raise your hand if you are absolutely and without a doubt tired of hearing that requiring someone to show photo identification is an unreasonable requirement to impose on a potential voter. Raise the other hand if you are tired of...

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Step back: Sometimes, to see the future, you have to take hard look at now

It is easy to fall for hype -- and that is what you are seeing in the ads associated with the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina. When a candidate has nothing to stand on, he or she reaches...

Monday, September 15, 2014

A winner: Miss North Carolina represented her state, community with class

So, Miss North Carolina, and Goldsboro native, Beth Stovall did not bring home the crown and sash from the Miss America Pageant. And although we are sad for her, we should be nothing but proud of how this young...

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Voter beware: Immigration law debate suggests that we should all be wary

The debate over illegal immigration and this nation's porous borders is far from over. In fact, it will likely become a bit of an issue in the next two national elections. And while there will be a bunch of nice...

Friday, September 12, 2014

Helping hands: Coordinated efforts could help local families

In the last couple of weeks, two local groups have organized efforts to feed the hungry. And they are just two more of many organizations that make keeping food on local families' tables their goal. All of these volunteers should...

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Watch tonight: Nation should know what plan is to deal with terrorists

There is no place for politics in tonight's speech to the nation about dealing with the continuing threat of ISIS. The decision on what to do next should be all about one goal -- protecting the American people and creating...

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Appalling video: A sign that we have something rotten in professional athletics

Want to know what happens when you set up a culture where professional athletes have money heaped upon them and learn that the rules do not apply to them? Want to know what happens when winning is much, much more...

Monday, September 8, 2014

The strategy: President is expected to offer his views on ISIS

There will be another speech to the nation this week -- and it should be watched very closely. President Barack Obama is expected to outline his strategy for getting rid of the threat from the Islamic militant group ISIS. His...

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Real leaders: This election is going to be about picking the ones to lead the way

There is this funny -- and slightly annoying -- fact about elections. Truth doesn't seem to matter. It is all about the political dodge. The objective for any candidate seeking re-election is simply to come up with a way to...

Friday, September 5, 2014

A pioneer: Joan Rivers opened the door for women and showed courage

An unexpected death is never easy to handle -- and the passing of comedienne Joan Rivers was exactly that, unexpected. Her loss is already being felt around the country as those who knew her and loved her are trying...

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Family values: Jolie-Pitt wedding an interesting look at why marriage matters

Say what you want about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, but there is no question that their family comes first. The Hollywood couple -- well-known for their long-term, happy and child-filled relationship -- did not get married in front...

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Time for action: Cautious rhetoric no match for barbarians' advance

Strong words and strong actions. That is what the U.S. needs now as yet another American loses his life at the hands of the Islamic militants in Iraq/Syria. There is no more time for negotiation, moderate response talk and...

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Good idea: City of Goldsboro police and county sheriff's deputies need cameras

Before another dollar is spent on recreation or another study of a possibility for another taxpayer-funded project, the city of Goldsboro needs to do something immediately. And the Wayne County commissioners need to do it, too. Both groups need...

Monday, September 1, 2014

Built to last: Labor Day is a chance to remember something else ... hard work

We forget sometimes that there is another meaning to Labor Day. It is a tribute to the men and women whose hard work, ideas and risk-taking built this country. Perhaps we should use this day to remember the principles...