http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/ Latest articles for the Opinion section at springfieldnewssun.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:20 GMT 2009-11-20T23:51:20Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-what-are-your-neighbors-saying-about-health-care--411738.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Senior citizens beware: The House health care bill will cut $500 billion from Medicare, $170 billion from Medicare Advantage insurance and a 20 percent cut in doctor’s pay. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:25:16 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-what-are-your-neighbors-saying-about-health-care--411738.html 2009-11-20T04:25:16Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-readers-spar-over-northeastern-levy-411746.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The renewal issue on the 2008 ballot in the Northeastern School District was for upkeep and maintenance. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:32:07 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-readers-spar-over-northeastern-levy-411746.html 2009-11-20T04:32:07Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-19-an-adult-jvs-program-is-essential-for-a-community-like-springfield-409761.html?cxtype=rss_opinion An adult JVS program is essential for a community like Springfield, where 39 percent of graduates go to college. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:43:28 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-19-an-adult-jvs-program-is-essential-for-a-community-like-springfield-409761.html 2009-11-19T04:43:28Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/an-afternoon-in-a-bookstore-is-an-afternoon-well-spent-409759.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The two chain bookstores at the Upper Valley Mall are closing early next year. And with them may go a cultural nicety. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:38:09 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/an-afternoon-in-a-bookstore-is-an-afternoon-well-spent-409759.html 2009-11-19T04:38:09Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-18-i-support-ohios-death-penalty-for-convicted-murders-407446.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I support Ohio’s death penalty for convicted murders, but I would go one step further and force them to read every word printed in the News-Sun for an entire year. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:16:42 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-18-i-support-ohios-death-penalty-for-convicted-murders-407446.html 2009-11-18T01:16:42Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/do-kids-deserve-clean-safe-place-to-learn--407441.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Sex offenders live near schools Federal Judge James S. Gwin ruled on Sept. 4, 2007, that an Ohio law prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school is unconstitutional with respect to those who committed their crimes before the law took effect on July 31, 2003. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:14:50 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/do-kids-deserve-clean-safe-place-to-learn--407441.html 2009-11-18T01:14:50Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/turbines-will-cause-serious-problems-407434.html?cxtype=rss_opinion GOP not willing to work with president As a strong supporter of bipartisanship, I have given both Democrats and Republicans a chance to work together. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:09:30 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/turbines-will-cause-serious-problems-407434.html 2009-11-18T01:09:30Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/wake-up-call-overactive-teens-need-their-sleep-407431.html?cxtype=rss_opinion To some degree, it seems that sleep deprivation is becoming a national pastime. Instead of recognizing a good night’s sleep as a necessity, many adults now see it as a luxury, while many teens simply consider it a temporary interruption to their growing social lives. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:07:28 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/wake-up-call-overactive-teens-need-their-sleep-407431.html 2009-11-18T01:07:28Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/staying-healthy-this-fall-is-everyones-business-402512.html?cxtype=rss_opinion As the health commissioner, I often ponder, “What is the right thing to do for the community?” Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:51:59 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/staying-healthy-this-fall-is-everyones-business-402512.html 2009-11-15T01:51:59Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/greenon-high-school-remembers-its-veterans-402493.html?cxtype=rss_opinion What a day loaded with blessings. This Veterans Day had all the makings of being extra special, and I was not disappointed. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:39:45 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/greenon-high-school-remembers-its-veterans-402493.html 2009-11-15T01:39:45Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/on-average-snow-chances-about-4-in-10-next-few-days--402492.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Between the end of summer and the shortest day of the year, I battle a constant feeling of disbelief. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:38:05 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/on-average-snow-chances-about-4-in-10-next-few-days--402492.html 2009-11-15T01:38:05Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-15-i-wish-i-could-make-a-citizens-arrest-on-cox-ohio-publishing--402514.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I wish I could make a citizen’s arrest on Cox Ohio Publishing on the charge of media malpractice based on its liberal views. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:32:42 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-15-i-wish-i-could-make-a-citizens-arrest-on-cox-ohio-publishing--402514.html 2009-11-15T01:32:42Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-14-the-ten-commandment-statue-should-not-be-replaced--401390.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The Ten Commandment statue should not be replaced. Donate it to a church. Our country is based on separation of church and state for many good reasons. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:55:35 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-14-the-ten-commandment-statue-should-not-be-replaced--401390.html 2009-11-14T01:55:35Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-13-hey-northeastern-when-my-pipes-get-clogged-i-dont-build-a-new-house--399286.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The reason the Bengals are winning is because no one is in jail yet. Why do the Democrats not allow limits on law suits (tort reform) as part of their health care bill? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:14:55 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-13-hey-northeastern-when-my-pipes-get-clogged-i-dont-build-a-new-house--399286.html 2009-11-13T01:14:55Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-12-mr-president-when-are-you-going-to-help-the-middle-class--397001.html?cxtype=rss_opinion How about this for a solution to our politically divided country? Let’s give a couple of states to the government haters and let them live there tax-free. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:44:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-12-mr-president-when-are-you-going-to-help-the-middle-class--397001.html 2009-11-12T02:44:01Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-11-i-will-vote-for-an-issue-to-fix-up-northeastern-schools--395311.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I will vote for an issue to fix up Northeastern schools. I won’t vote for new construction and I will never, ever vote for an income tax. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:51:44 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-11-i-will-vote-for-an-issue-to-fix-up-northeastern-schools--395311.html 2009-11-11T01:51:44Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-10-one-claim-out-of-five-is-rejected-by-the-health-insurance-companies-395285.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Shawnee children will suffer from not having James Hogan in as a member of the board of education. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:44:19 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-10-one-claim-out-of-five-is-rejected-by-the-health-insurance-companies-395285.html 2009-11-11T01:44:19Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-9-i-think-the-compromise-to-name-the-gym-at-fulton-elementary-after-davey-moore-is-fair-390543.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I think the compromise to name the gym at Fulton Elementary after Davey Moore is fair. The school name should remain the same, after the educator Fulton. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:34:40 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-9-i-think-the-compromise-to-name-the-gym-at-fulton-elementary-after-davey-moore-is-fair-390543.html 2009-11-07T22:34:40Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/we-can-all-say-farewell-to-thunderstorms-today-390522.html?cxtype=rss_opinion There can never be enough scientists or humanists to gather the simple, quotidian facts of every existing thing, even though accurately understanding the world demands no less. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:31:08 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/we-can-all-say-farewell-to-thunderstorms-today-390522.html 2009-11-07T22:31:08Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/democracy-moves-in-a-sometimes-mysterious-way-390540.html?cxtype=rss_opinion If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal. -Emma Goldman Emma Goldman was an anarchist with a dim view of the democratic process. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:27:16 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/democracy-moves-in-a-sometimes-mysterious-way-390540.html 2009-11-07T22:27:16Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-8-i-am-disgusted-with-the-northeastern-local-school-district--390534.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Who cares about who has tattoos! Talk about something else. I wouldn’t look twice at a woman with tattoos. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:20:45 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-8-i-am-disgusted-with-the-northeastern-local-school-district--390534.html 2009-11-07T22:20:45Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/wrong-time-to-hike-electric-bills-390513.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Wrong time to hike electric bills The PUCO has authorized the electric utility providers to eliminate special electric rates, with the exception of schools or interruptible power rates. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:09:42 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/wrong-time-to-hike-electric-bills-390513.html 2009-11-07T22:09:42Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-7-debating-tattoos-is-like-debating-religion-or-politics--389813.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Why are Springfield police not interested in catching people who steal TVs from people’s homes? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:14:48 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-7-debating-tattoos-is-like-debating-religion-or-politics--389813.html 2009-11-07T02:14:48Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-6-what-is-up-with-the-streets-of-springfield--388027.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Capitalism, Marxism, communism, fascism. I have learned much about each by listening or watching Glenn Beck. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:19:40 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-6-what-is-up-with-the-streets-of-springfield--388027.html 2009-11-06T02:19:40Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-5-does-the-newspaper-think-its-subscribers-are-incapable-of-making-decisions-on-their-own--385593.html?cxtype=rss_opinion First time in years Beggar’s Night has actually been on Halloween in more than 20 years and I couldn’t afford to pass out candy. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:52:13 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-5-does-the-newspaper-think-its-subscribers-are-incapable-of-making-decisions-on-their-own--385593.html 2009-11-05T00:52:13Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/only-vaccine-can-prevent-risk-of-flu-382105.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Only vaccine can prevent risk of flu If having to deal with the seasonal flu and the need for vaccination wasn’t challenging enough for the public, we now have outbreaks of the H1N1 flu. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:53:09 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/only-vaccine-can-prevent-risk-of-flu-382105.html 2009-11-04T01:53:09Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-3-my-husband-has-13-well-done-tattoos-and-he-isnt-dirty-or-sleazy--382092.html?cxtype=rss_opinion A local organization in town is collecting items to send to the troops. Explain to me why our troops need some of the basic necessities? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:46:44 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-3-my-husband-has-13-well-done-tattoos-and-he-isnt-dirty-or-sleazy--382092.html 2009-11-04T01:46:44Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/slightly-more-likely-to-be-good-winter-than-bad-one-377697.html?cxtype=rss_opinion In the course of each of the four seasons, inevitably, if the good weather continues for a period of time, rain, wind or snow follow. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:26:40 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/slightly-more-likely-to-be-good-winter-than-bad-one-377697.html 2009-11-01T01:26:40Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-2-where-was-the-coverage-on-kenton-ridge-girls-soccer-tournament-games--377684.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Senior citizens and AARP members need to know that the AARP board has voted to support the Physicians Fairness Act, which is a proposal included in one of the Senate health care reform bills. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:30:07 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/speak-up-for-nov-2-where-was-the-coverage-on-kenton-ridge-girls-soccer-tournament-games--377684.html 2009-11-01T00:30:07Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/mental-health-addiction-services-depend-on-levy-377692.html?cxtype=rss_opinion It has been said that the measure of a community is the manner in which it cares for its most vulnerable citizens. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:22:22 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/mental-health-addiction-services-depend-on-levy-377692.html 2009-11-01T00:22:22Z