Once again we are being subjected to the travesty of watching the latest major celebrity, Mr. Woods (also see politicians, cinema, etc.), stand before the American populace beating his breast and asking forgiveness for his transgressions. The only thing that he/they are actually sorry for is that he/they got caught. However, he has been told by his handlers that "we the people" will understand any bad behavior and put up with it, provided it is admitted to and forgiveness is pleaded for. What a farce. ...more

December 14, 2009

Scrooge must have been in attendance at a recent meeting of the Hillsborough County Commission when the group was diligently searching for yet another way to tax the public. ...more

December 11, 2009

At least three times a week I read something in the newspaper that "boils my oil" and makes me want to move to a deserted island where I would be surrounded by trees, plants and critters. ...more

December 10, 2009

The American people have been suffering a bum wrap for far too long. Let's get what's wrong … right. ...more

December 9, 2009

President Obama keeps talking about the jobs his administration is "creating," but there are more people unemployed now than before he took office. How can there be more unemployment after so many jobs have been "created?" ...more

December 9, 2009

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. McAllister for his letter on Nov. 24. This was just what the Tea Party movement needed: some left wing nut to remind us why we are holding tea parties. And, he gave us lots more exposure than any of the newspapers in Highlands County, so again thanks Mr. McAllister. But, I do need to correct some of the things that he said: ...more

December 3, 2009

People are listening to the insurance companies that would love to keep gouging us and dumping us when we actually get sick. All we want is affordable health care (not free) with real coverage when we need it. How about having an option to keep the corporations honest and fair? Everybody knows someone who would like to be able to purchase health insurance but can't afford it. Come on America, we can do way better. The opponents are the insurance companies and the politicians taking huge money from them! ...more

November 12, 2009

Voters' memo to politicians: We're angry and fearful, mostly about jobs and the economy. We want tangible solutions, not partisan bickering or intraparty spats. And we'll vote either party out of office if we don't think you're listening. ...more

November 5, 2009

Our country is becoming more polarized every day. The accusations, blame and vitriolic condemnation coming from every contingency is appalling. People grab sound bites and snippets of half-truths and toss them around as facts. ...more

October 3, 2009

Obama's vacation is ridiculous! Have we forgotten George Bush and his numerous visits to his ranch in Texas? Not to mention Camp David. Our collective memory seems to be very short when it is convenient. ...more

September 12, 2009