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September 03, 2009
Editorial: Public records should not cost the public a dime
Call it a happy medium. Alabama residents who want public records from the city of Auburn will pay 15 cents more per page, increasing from 10 cents to 25 cents, but they will receive the first five copies requested in a 12-month period at no cost.
September 02, 2009
Editorial: Has AU’s Board of Trustees become too football-centric?
Auburn University is an academic institution first. Granted, athletics create plenty of spirit and excitement – and generates millions in revenue – but schools are just that … schools.
August 27, 2009
Editorial: Casino gambling isn’t best for citizens of Alabama
Casino gambling and the state of Alabama should not mix.
August 26, 2009
Editorial: State AP test scores shine despite education budget cuts
Education in Alabama is treading through stormy seas. Teachers and administrators continue to tread in the wake of massive budget cuts that bring the sense of uneasiness to the future of schools in this state.
August 25, 2009
Editorial: AU worthy of recognition, but progress should not stop
When a school cracks the Top 50 in major college football, it isn’t necessarily a big deal. After all, Auburn and Alabama have routinely been ranked that high — or higher — for years.
August 24, 2009
Editorial: CERT training course well worthwhile for community
When disaster strikes, it’s common to see members of a community pitch in and help their neighbors.
August 20, 2009
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With the issue of health care — the Obama Plan, public option, opposition to such plans and nationwide concerns from citizens unsure which way is the best course for this nation — in the news daily, it’s refreshing to learn that some local leaders have a mechanism to help cover health costs that people can agree on.
August 19, 2009
Editorial: Town hall meetings can be held without juvenile actions
The Constitution declares Americans’ rights to free speech. Dissenting opinions are good for America. It gives us an opportunity to re-evaluate our side of an argument and either feel more strongly about our beliefs or accept that another person has a better point of view.
August 18, 2009
Editorial: Don’t let your guard down on dangerous swine flu
Remember in the spring when swine-flu fear spread across the nation, prompting many who contracted a cough and the sniffles to rush to their local urgent care clinic?
August 17, 2009
Editorial: Examination of school bus policy needed for Cary Woods
Should special provisions be made for children living in Auburn’s Cary Woods subdivision to be granted bussing privileges to Drake Middle School? Concerns were brought before the Auburn City Schools Board of Education Tuesday night regarding safety of kids who must cross the well-traveled North Donahue Drive to get to and from class.
August 13, 2009
Editorial: Ethics ideas admirable; must be carried through
Good for Artur Davis. His proposals to restore the public trust in government and boost ethics reform in Alabama is welcome news to hear. Davis, a U.S. Congressman from Birmingham, seeks the Democratic nomination for governor and is campaigning against Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks.
August 12, 2009
Editorial: Stiffer penalties needed for uninsured motorists
You work hard to pay your bills on time, provide for your family and responsibly follow state law by carrying automobile insurance.
August 11, 2009
Editorial: Don’t give online child solicitors legal loopholes
Some folks call it entrapment. They argue a man or woman should not face legal charges for transmitting obscene materials to what he or she believes is a child if the recipient on the other end is actually an undercover officer.
August 10, 2009
Editorial: We can’t ignore them any longer—alligators are here
An alligator was captured near an Auburn subdivision Monday morning. It didn’t stretch more than six feet long and weighed only about 80 pounds, but this creature could have become a much larger problem a couple of years from now.
August 06, 2009
Editorial: Driver’s license plan worth considering, questioning
Alabama gubernatorial hopeful U.S. Rep. Artur Davis has a plan worth considering, but it also raises questions.
August 05, 2009
Editorial: Half-naked women on magazines OK; wine label not?
We can look at pictures of nude Roman sculptures as art. We are surrounded by magazines, many with cover photos of almost naked young women showing off their beach-ready bodies, at grocery store checkout lanes that boast stories about how to have great sex.
July 31, 2009
Editorial: Texting while driving should be banned
Driving under the influence causes motorists to lose focus, something we can’t afford in heavy traffic or high-speed situations.
Editorial: New tailgate idea no big deal, but restrictions grow old
Before folks get up in arms about Auburn’s new tailgating opportunity on the Campus Green, let’s offer a few thoughts.
July 28, 2009
Editorial: Dangers of swimming cannot be ignored
Water is inviting. Water is refreshing. Water in the summertime is often paralleled with recreation and relaxation. But for as appealing as a dip in the lake might appear, we can’t neglect the dangers that come with water sports — even wading or swimming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3,582 drowning deaths were reported in 2005 (the most recent year made available by the center). That’s an average of nearly 10 deaths per day.
July 27, 2009
Editorial: Parents should take closer look at video games kids play
Would you let your child watch a movie with risqué clothing and grotesque scenes that involve extreme violence and murder?
July 23, 2009
Editorial: Citizens shouldn’t have to pay for what’s theirs
What if a city charged a family extra when it responds to a fire? What if a city charged a family extra when it responds to a crime scene, particularly one still in progress?
July 22, 2009
Editorial: Voters should begin studying candidates now
Sure, the election to determine Alabama’s next governor may be more than 15 months away, but the time is now to familiarize yourselves with the candidates. They’re already doing what they can to gain exposure and raise capital for the rigorous campaign months ahead.
July 21, 2009
Editorial: Special edition will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs, shoppers
Parents needing a guide before back-to-school shopping consumes their checkbooks need to look no further than the Aug. 4 special edition published by the Opelika-Auburn News to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County.
July 20, 2009
Editorial: Politicians take hypocritical approach to PAC-to-PACs
Why is it that politicians in this state blast the questionable process of PAC-to-PAC transfers?
July 16, 2009
Editorial: Education budget was too inflated for today’s reality
Brace yourselves, but Alabama schools should expect further cuts to their budgets next year.
July 15, 2009
Editorial: Auburn left with vacancies, opportunities
Auburn has holes to fill. No, not on its offensive line or in the secondary, but suddenly in its administration.
July 13, 2009
Editorial: 105-year-old an example of life well lived, putting others first
In an age where drug-addicted celebrities are worshipped by millions as icons, when our leaders – past and present – seem to have lost a moral compass and seemingly nothing but negativity swims around our heads, we need only to look at Julia Cochran to be reminded that there’s still a lot right in this world and that we can find true leadership often times in the most non-traditional locations.
July 10, 2009
Editorial: Unsolved mysteries deserve continued diligence
Authorities still don’t know who killed Felton Tate. The 44-year-old Beauregard man was gunned down on his back porch last July, shot multiple times.
July 09, 2009
Editorial: Just say no to 2012
Sarah Palin was back in the news Tuesday for the first time since her unexpected announcement Friday that she would resign as governor of Alaska before the end of the month.
June 26, 2009
Editorial: Take proper precautions and beat the stifling heat
If it feels too hot to work or play outside right now, that’s because it probably is.
