Thought for Today by Viscountess Astor
A quotation attributed to Nancy Astor warns that life’s real dangers come from people who seek to alter everything or nothing. The line reflects her view on political extremes and risk of stagnation in governance.
Estonia's place in US politics as tax ease discussed
The piece notes Jeb Bush praised Estonia's five minute online tax filing, citing its simple tax system, universal Internet access, and third party data use to prefile returns. It questions privacy versus convenience and contrasts American tax reform challenges with Estonia’s model, while crediting Bush's trip for expanded view on tech-enabled governance.
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We can't relinquish freedoms after Charleston tragedy
Brent Alman questions reactions to the Charleston church massacre and criticizes calls for broader gun laws. He argues moral acts and human nature cannot be legislated and warns against sacrificing constitutional freedoms for perceived safety. He cites Obama’s remarks and labels calls as pandering.
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Symbolism over substance in NAACP critique letter
Theron Bass argues the NAACP has lost its mission and cites social ills among African Americans, questioning minimum wage policy and Confederate flag removal while comparing Confederate symbols to historic injustices. He defends Confederate legacy and references Charleston church attack and past camps.
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Nation unites in prayer after Charleston shooting
After the Charleston incident in D C nine lives were lost and a nation united in prayer. People across churches temples and mosques gathered to pray for the nine innocent souls who ascended into the light. May God bless them and all readers. W THORNTON Cramerton
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