Peggy Spivey’s letter calls the health care bill passed in the House bipartisan. The numbers show the opposite; 219 Democrats and 1 Republican... Comments(0)Read Complete Commentary
Way to go, city fathers. You tear down those little homes that had stood the test of time — ones that were an eyesore to you and build those h... Comments(0)Read Complete Commentary
The Fort Hood massacre reveals a Lilliputian snare, woven over all us Americans, civilian and military alike.
Having been slowly threaded into our ... Comments(2)Read Complete Commentary
Several months ago, I expressed concern that those to whom our federal government owes trillions of dollars may question our solvency. Finally, this... Comments(0)Read Complete Commentary
After nearly a century of false starts, the House passed comprehensive health insurance reform. This is an historic accomplishment. Representatives ... Comments(1)Read Complete Commentary
It’s that time of year again for the Santa Train. We all know that Santa doesn’t play favorites with the kids he loves. So why is it tha... Comments(3)Read Complete Commentary
I have been trying for over five years to get something done to Ryder Church Road in Bluff City. Road Commissioner Allen Pope told me and my local c... Comments(0)Read Complete Commentary
I applaud Bob Johnston’s letter Nov. 13 responding to Rosemary Phillips’ letter championing the Democrats’ health care proposal. I... Comments(31)Read Complete Commentary
In reply to the letter from Rosemary Phillips on Nov. 11, I am not a bigoted, angry, attention-grabbing yahoo and very much resent being called same... Comments(0)Read Complete Commentary
The 0-10 season for the Volunteer Falcons with one competitive game was unnecessary anguish for our athletes. Coach Rider’s comments on what t... Comments(11)Read Complete Commentary
In a previous letter I wrote that in controlling the whole health care process, if they can’t or won’t provide details, why should we bu... Comments(0)Read Complete Commentary
My son was brutally attacked by two dogs while skateboarding on a public road in Wise. I thought I did everything right in how I handled the situati... Comments(3)Read Complete Commentary
Like night following day, it’s inevitable that yet another Muslim apologist would surface following the terrorist shooting at Fort Hood. Raeed... Comments(4)Read Complete Commentary
I have noticed in many news reports lately regarding vaccinations that nurses giving these injections are not wearing gloves. A well-written Times-N... Comments(2)Read Complete Commentary
Congratulations to the bipartisan majority of the House who made history by passing HR 3962. Unfortunately, certain members of the House including R... Comments(12)Read Complete Commentary
I tremble at the acts of terrorism that rob us, as Americans, of our pursuit of happiness. I am troubled at the acts of politicians that choke the l... Comments(2)Read Complete Commentary