Do parents have rights?
Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Editor,
Since the foundation of America, the freedoms of parents to make decisions for their kids (such as schooling, religion, privileges, etc.) have been taken for granted. However, it will probably surprise many, many people to learn that this is all about to change. Read More |
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Think, look and listen!
Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wake up America! What is happening to our country? We have Mr. Obama who took control and fired the CEO of General Motors while we the residents of this great country looked on in disbelief. Read More |
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Democrats are missing the mark
Published Friday, June 26, 2009
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Mr. Painter the Democratic Chairman was not accurate and was deceptive. What the Democrats proposed will increase the demand for health care by giving people without insurance access to care for all reasons. Presently these folks (most are young and elect not to get insurance) can go to emergency rooms for serious care. Read More |
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Who’s blocking healthcare now?
Published Friday, June 26, 2009
Editor,
It is obvious from Sen. Lindsey Graham's statements last weekend that he is opposed to any major changes in the health care program. Read More |
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Local treasure honored
Published Friday, June 26, 2009
Editor,
One of our very own natural treasures, Stumphouse Mountain, was recently recognized as one of America's top 50 free attractions by USA Today. On Friday, May 22, the cover article described Oconee County's Stumphouse Tunnel as “1,600 feet of cool in the summer,” and nearby Issaqueena Falls as “cascades 200 feet and comes with its own Indian maiden legend.” Read More |
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Information for veterans
Published Friday, June 26, 2009
Editor,
Just for everyone's information, children of disabled veterans receiving benefits for total disability (this includes those like me who are "unemployable" due to service connected disabilities) are entitled to Chapter 35, USC, benefits. Read More |
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A message to Willie’s readers
Published Friday, June 26, 2009
Editor,
In response to recent Willie comments:
There are doctors of chiropractic in Seneca and the surrounding are that will not only give you the up front costs of patient's care but will make an honest assessment of the need for chiropractic care and the number of visits necessary. Read More |
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Taxes and spending
Published Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Editor,
Last week the General Assembly revisited a bill, which dealt with setting up a commission to review and study the State tax code. Read More |
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On health care costs
Published Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Editor,
When I retired from the federal government, I carried over my Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BC/BS) medical insurance. I became eligible for Medicare that same year. BC/BS became a secondary payer — paying about 20 percent after Medicare. Read More |
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Letter to the Editor: Historical tyranny
Published Saturday, June 20, 2009
Don't look now! Our nation, our Republic, is rapidly being transformed before our eyes and we are letting it happen. Our sovereignty and freedom, which we have known for over 200 years, is slipping away, and we look away, just thinking and hoping that things will change. Soon, the Constitution and our Bill of Rights will become historical documents that will be referred to in our school textbooks as "experiments in Democracy." Read More |
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Letter to the Editor: Little
Published Saturday, June 20, 2009
Yes, District 1 taxpayers have an opportunity to take a stand and elect a new councilman for their district. Carefully consider the candidates. Read More |
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Oconee needs to lure industry
Published Thursday, June 18, 2009
Editor,
Congratulations to Alliance Pickens for getting Tri Tech USA to relocate to the Pickens County Commerce Park from Vermont. Read More |
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