Our Views on Freedom and Self-Control
A reader opinion piece argues that freedom comes from self-control and personal responsibility. It urges readers to promote liberty, uphold equal rights, and recognize freedom as the means to preserve life and property for all.
BP oil spill policy critique shapes cap and trade debate
Opinion argues the Gulf disaster should not weaponize legislation, urging legislative liability fixes and cautious use of cap and trade. It warns of political motive, argues government lacks rapid spill response, and notes potential job losses from drilling moratoria while BP and others face costs.
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British Petroleum
Gulf of Mexico
Obama
Barack Obama
America
Louisiana Goy
Bobby Jindal
National Guard
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Reuters
Gulf
U.S
White House
Newspapers endure as trusted local information sources
Kevin Goldberg argues that newspapers remain vital despite tech disruption. He cites Pew and NAA data showing high daily and Sunday circulations, praises newsrooms for unique investigative reporting, and notes the shift to online delivery and reader engagement while traditional outlets like The New York Times and Des Moines Register stay central to local communities.
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Pew Project For Excellence In Journalism
Newspaper Association of America
NAA
David Simon
Baltimore Sun
HBO
the Wire
House of Representatives
Huffington Post
Baltimore Zoning Board
Twitter
Ken Doctor
Bil.ly
Pew Report
New York Times
Des Moines Register
Glens Falls
Post Star
Kevin Goldberg
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth
Arlington
Myrtle Beach Pavilion memories of safe youth nights
A reminiscence of Myrtle Beach and the Pavilion where teens found supervised freedom. Officers and shopkeepers kept order, a teen nightclub barred smoking and drinking for underage patrons, and parents trusted the venue to protect reputations and safety.
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Myrtle Beach
Letters 10 The Editor trust our judgment anymore
James E Bodenheimer Stanley laments overreach by neighborhood groups city councils and national leaders. He contrasts parental guidance with today’s perceived overregulation and calls back to founding principles faith and equality in a reflective letter to the editor.
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Wall Street
Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae
Wachovia
Air Force One
Tea Party
House
Senate
Supreme Court
James E. Bodenheimer Stanley
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