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‘Trust, but verify’ saves lives, shrinks govt.
Transparency not only makes government smaller, less costly and more responsive to its constituents. It saves lives, too.
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To hear, or not to hear, that’s the question
“Intolerance,” “Battleship Potemkin,” “Gone With the Wind,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “War of the Worlds,” “South Pacific” and “Casablanca,” seven movies that come to mind when I think of fine, well-made, popular and award-winning films.
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Haiti — The Cross made the difference
For the past four weeks I have been writing a series of articles about Haiti. I wanted to write this series to highlight the two-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake of Jan. 12, 2010.
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Idolatry — American’s growing preference
“Thou shall have no other gods before me” [Exodus 20:3] is a clear directive. Our Maker rightfully deserves a paramount and exclusive love, honor and adoration.
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Redistricting plans equally indefensible
I don’t know how Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd will rule in the re-districting case. Nor am I a constitutional attorney, so I can’t say with any authority the maps drawn by the Democratic controlled House to benefit Democrats or the one drawn by the Republican Senate to benefit Republicans are constitutional.
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Redistricting ruling offers collateral benefits for voters, taxpayers
“Rethink Possible” is AT&T’s current marketing motto. Government’s dictum, on the other hand, is “Regulate Possible until rethinking possible becomes impossible.”
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Take trips, they’re good for your heart
Looks as if winter will be just a whiff of cold weather and maybe a bit of snow. February is here, though, and I’ve experienced quite a few bad snowstorms in that month.
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Common sense job hunting
I spent a day with a high-powered, high profile friend who mentioned that more than 700 people a year ask him to help them get a new job.
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And you will help... right?
I began writing a series of columns this month about the country of Haiti. I did so to highlight the two-year anniversary of the earthquake that occurred on Jan. 12, 2010. By writing this series I hope to engage a new group of people to see their role in making a difference in a country and for a people that so desperately need our help.
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Destruction by distraction
“How would you feel if your surgeon were operating on you while he’s talking on a hands-free phone?” are the words of Amy N. Ship, M.D., professor at Harvard Medical School. Ship is convinced that many do not understand the risk of using a cell phone while driving.
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