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March 14, 2010
Editorial: Tax cuts proposal sounds good, but could be out of desperation
Read the words “tax cuts” and our eyebrows rise. Hear the words “tax cuts” and our ears perk.
March 11, 2010
Editorial: Senate should put stop to SB 444, explore other options
There is a reason the public demands open government. Any potential intrusion on open government should never be allowed to happen, not by the voters and not by the men and women elected into office.
March 09, 2010
Editorial: Gambling issue should take backseat to education
What’s really more important to the residents of Alabama … electronic bingo, ethics reform in state government or education?
March 05, 2010
Editorial: If courts are non-partisan, judicial races should be
The scales of justice are supposed to be fair and balanced. Neutral. Except in Alabama, where the public perception of fairness in courts is met with snickers.
March 04, 2010
Editorial: Colleges should make their own housing rules
University of Alabama-Huntsville freshmen and sophomores will not be required to live on campus, as it recently announced, and a Huntsville lawmaker dropped his proposal that would ban state schools from requiring students to live on campus.
March 03, 2010
Editorial: Furloughs for state workers better than the alternative
We understand that forcing any employee, including those working for the state of Alabama, through periods of mandatory unpaid furloughs, is never a popular choice.
March 02, 2010
Editorial: Despite delay, education budget must be discussed
Alabama’s Legislature hasn’t touched the budgets for schools or state functions and the 2010 session is beginning its second half. Should we be concerned?
March 01, 2010
Editorial: Antiquated constitution beginning to embarrass state
Alabama’s House of Representatives elected again to keep the state from moving forward.
February 25, 2010
Editorial: If Frederick Road is priority, then finish the job
Who were we fooling? Did we really ever think the Frederick Road project in Opelika would be completed anytime soon? Opelika officials promised it would. Alabama Department of Transportation officials promised it would too. Uh-huh. Yeah, right.
February 24, 2010
Editorial: ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ policy should just go away
Democratic lawmaker Joe Lieberman says he will sponsor a bill that will repeal the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy regarding homosexuality in the American military. The policy currently bars openly gay men and women from serving in the military.
February 23, 2010
Editorial: Time to educate self on severe spring weather is now
Seventy-two tornadoes were reported across Alabama in 2009, a bit less than 2008’s record-setting 93, but dangerous nonetheless.
February 22, 2010
Editorial: Positive identification at polls would deter voter fraud
If the right to vote is one of the most precious commodities that Americans of all race and gender have fought for over the years, then one would surmise that the fight to keep the voting process clean should not face hurdles.
February 17, 2010
Editorial: Alabama wasting time and money on gambling issue
Can the State of Alabama please settle this gambling issue once and for all?
February 16, 2010
Editorial: Haiti contributions great, but need exists here too
At least $20,000 has been raised through the Red Cross of Lee County for Haiti earthquake relief.
February 12, 2010
Editorial: Selling naming rights makes common business sense
Auburn University … for sale. Sure seems that way.
February 11, 2010
Editorial: Gambling referendum fine, 10 casino sites not
It doesn’t get any more American than the right to vote. It’s a basic freedom we enjoy, or at least we should be able to enjoy.
February 10, 2010
Editorial: It’s past time for Legislature to repeal 4 percent grocery tax
The proposal of eliminating the state’s 4 percent sales tax on food isn’t going away, and that’s a good thing.
February 05, 2010
Editorial: Teachers convicted of sex crimes must not be paid
If the Senate does not pass a bill that prevents schools from paying teachers convicted of sex crimes, then there is something clearly wrong with government, common sense and humanity in the state of Alabama.
February 04, 2010
Editorial: Contribution to Tyson should mean nothing
Follow the money. That’s why political campaign contributions are made public … and that’s why so many campaign contributions are also masked.
February 02, 2010
Editorial: Take advantage of relief deduction on state return
There’s one way folks can help the earthquake victims in Haiti and help themselves just a little bit in the process.
February 01, 2010
Editorial: Definitive gambling law needed now
What happened early Friday at VictoryLand and Country Crossing is certainly to be debated across party lines and between those in the gambling industry and Alabama government for a long time to come.
January 28, 2010
Editorial: Gubernatorial forum has plenty to offer local voters
You can read campaign literature. You can watch television advertisements and listen to radio commercials. But nothing tells a voter more about a candidate than what comes directly out of their mouths when posed questions under fire in front of their peers, political rivals and a room full of people.
January 26, 2010
Editorial: Valuable lessons can be learned from others’ mistakes
Weston Smith is not a sympathetic figure. He’s a convicted criminal. He was central to the fraud that rocked HealthSouth. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth listening to what he has to say about the crime.
January 21, 2010
Editorial: It’s time officials learn lesson in ethics
It’s conceivable that some legislators or other elected officials are not aware they are violating ethics codes through some actions they make. Granted, many violations in Montgomery and across the state are blatant attempts to better one’s situation with no regard for ethics or the taxpayers of Alabama.
January 20, 2010
Editorial: Further regulations on lobbyists necessary
A person, acting for a special interest group, who tries to influence the introduction of or voting on legislation, or the decisions of government administrators. That’s how Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “lobbyist.”
January 19, 2010
Editorial: Bill to keep sex offenders off social Web sites no-brainer
Kim Benefield announced her intention not to seek re-election for the Alabama Senate District 13 seat last week. But just because the Randolph County Democrat appears to be on her way out of office after just one term, that hasn’t stopped her from continuing to introduce legislation on the Senate floor.
January 17, 2010
Editorial: Never too late to become a Red Cross hero
The Red Cross gives to people in need and provides programs that make the lives of thousands better. But where do you think a benevolent organization like this gets the resources to offer its services?
People like you.
January 13, 2010
Editorial: Banner over Rose Bowl embarrasses state, not Riley
While the University of Alabama’s football team and its fans were preparing last Thursday for the BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., thousands of Californians were given a negative dose of Alabama politics.
January 10, 2010
Editorial: Women should take advantage of defense course
The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network offered some sobering statistics:
January 07, 2010
Editorial: Taking cold weather precautions a no-brainer
By now, you’ve seen the weather reports on television or read about them online or in the newspaper. Forecasters have repeated the same tune: extremely cold air is expected to move into the area this weekend.
