Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Governor's coup: Illinois governor's latest scheme should be undone
As you review the pluses and minuses for the year gone by, count one big one when making your list. You don't live in Illinois. The saga that has become the filling of President-elect Barack Obama's seat rivals any...Published: Dec 31, 2008 3:22 PM Full Editorial
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Designate safety: Plan now to prevent 2009 from starting with a tragedy
A little more than 24 hours from now, there will be a big celebration as the world watches 2008 melt into 2009. But before the acorn drops in Raleigh or the ball in New York City, plenty of Americans...Published: Dec 30, 2008 11:03 AM Full Editorial
Monday, December 29, 2008
In good faith: U.S. counts on Obama now to uphold nation's honor
When President-elect Barack Obama was elected, one of the first messages he sent was to those who did not vote for him, telling his political doubters that he would work to earn their trust and, subsequently, their future votes....Published: Dec 29, 2008 10:58 AM Full Editorial
Friday, December 26, 2008
Ethics and honor: Elected folk should expect to be held to a higher standard
There is a Christmas gift that needs to go to every man and woman who has decided that he or she will represent constituents in some form in 2009 and beyond.Many of them probably did not find this gift under...Published: Dec 26, 2008 2:33 PM Full Editorial
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The real Santa: Kindness is the real spirit behind Christmas
We read the stories every year -- hustling and bustling shoppers trying to find the latest gadgets, the best bargains, the perfect Christmas present.And we get caught up ourselves, too, trying to create the perfect family Christmas, the best holiday...Published: Dec 24, 2008 11:02 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The rest of us: When is the bailout coming for families, other businesses?
Struggling banks -- check. Failing automakers -- check. The mortgage industry -- in process. Now that the first three items are done-- or almost done -- on the economic recovery list, it is time to think about a few...Published: Dec 23, 2008 11:00 AM Full Editorial
Monday, December 22, 2008
Palin-esque? Is Caroline Kennedy getting same treatment -- no way
It's coming any day, right? Pretty soon Americans are going to start seeing parodies of Caroline Kennedy and her unwillingness to answer any sort of questions as to her qualifications to be a U.S. senator. There will be a...Published: Dec 22, 2008 11:04 AM Full Editorial
Friday, December 19, 2008
Park plans: Community-based project not such a bad idea
The facts are that Goldsboro residents see no real need for another park or for spending more than $1 million to create one -- not now, especially.So the fact that the Stoney Creek Alliance is considering cutting back on its...Published: Dec 19, 2008 10:56 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Just folks: Caroline Kennedy should start from bottom like rest of us
It is nice that Caroline Kennedy wants to serve her country -- and that she has done so much work for charitable causes over the years.It is even nicer that she continues to lend her family name to a variety...Published: Dec 16, 2008 10:48 AM Full Editorial
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Wishes come true: Generosity of spirit brings Christmas to less fortunate
The next time someone suggests that perhaps Wayne County isn't the greatest place in the world to live, take him aside and show him this article. And, together, we will tell him what happened when in the middle of...Published: Dec 13, 2008 11:24 PM Full Editorial
Friday, December 12, 2008
Time to get serious: Penalties for child abuse should be toughened
No more. It is time for a change in how we deal with people who mistreat, neglect or otherwise have no business parenting children. This week, we got yet another story to add to the anecdotal evidence that something...Published: Dec 12, 2008 11:09 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Caring example: Wayne Country Day teens show what holiday is about
It was all the money they had raised in their pie sale, yet somehow, the seventh- and eighth-graders at Wayne Country Day School did not think they had done enough. After thinking about the future and what they wanted...Published: Dec 11, 2008 10:55 AM Full Editorial
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Scary leaders: Illinois governor hopefully just one of the dumb ones
Nothing destroys the public's confidence in the men and women in public office more than hearing stories like the sad tale of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.The governor -- soon-to-be inmate, hopefully -- decided that he would peddle the recently vacated...Published: Dec 10, 2008 11:05 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Hometown reward: Want to know why you should consider buying local?
It is not going to be a particularly easy Christmas season for retailers this year. With many people spooked about the economy and where we are going as a country, there aren't too many shoppers rushing out to buy...Published: Dec 9, 2008 11:16 AM Full Editorial
Monday, December 8, 2008
Don't help ... please: Latest wrinkle in bailout saga -- government wants oversight
As if it couldn't get any worse, now members of Congress are calling for changes in the personnel at the automobile manufacturers they are considering bailing out. There haven't been any specifics yet, but some are suggesting there would...Published: Dec 8, 2008 10:35 AM Full Editorial
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Call Campaign: Tell the ACLU how you really feel about 'Happy Holidays'
Tired of hearing people say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas?"Completely puzzled as to why we need to offer equal time to atheists at Christmas if we want to place a nativity scene in a government building -- or,...Published: Dec 7, 2008 10:08 AM Full Editorial
Friday, December 5, 2008
Almost there: United Way total ... so far ... proves this community 'rocks'
It might not seem much like a victory -- $1.32 million, with more than $90,000 still to collect to reach 100 percent. But the United Way of Wayne County 2008 campaign is an example of what a community can...Published: Dec 5, 2008 10:39 AM Full Editorial
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Teens lost: Johnston County effort would help Wayne teens, too
With more than two dozen Johnston County teens lost in car accidents over the last few years, officials in that community decided to do something. So, they created a teen education program designed to make sure young people are...Published: Dec 4, 2008 11:18 AM Full Editorial
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Self-fulfilling: Economy's not good, but how much of it is in the mind?
Stocks are not the sure bet they used to be. Jobs are getting harder to find -- and keep. Consumers are spending less -- even for gasoline -- and more and more businesses are deciding it might be cheaper...Published: Dec 2, 2008 11:40 AM Full Editorial
Monday, December 1, 2008
No fooling: No fancy talking will keep us from knowing the truth
What is it about politicians that makes them think that their constituents are really dumb enough to fall for the alternative realities they create? That is what seems to be happening to Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi...Published: Dec 1, 2008 10:35 AM Full Editorial