http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials-23800.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:09:30 GMT 2009-11-22T04:09:30Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-up-to-our-leaders-of-future-412713.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Here are this week’s 
“thumbs up” and “thumbs down” selections: One of Hamilton/Fairfield’s favorite sons, Major League Baseball’s Jim Tracy, hit the jackpot this week. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:37 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-up-to-our-leaders-of-future-412713.html 2009-11-20T19:24:37Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/tracking-a-bad-laws-aftermath-410663.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 One of the myths surrounding concealed-weapon laws in Ohio and other states is that the ability for certain people to walk around with hidden handguns makes us all safer. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:35 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/tracking-a-bad-laws-aftermath-410663.html 2009-11-19T17:45:35Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/an-epidemic-that-can-be-controlled-408688.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Just in time for your New Year’s resolution planning pleasure, a new report reveals, sadly, what many of us already know all too well: Ohio is fat and getting fatter. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/an-epidemic-that-can-be-controlled-408688.html 2009-11-18T17:50:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-day-to-strike-back-at-cancer-406359.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 An Associated Press report last week revealed a distressing finding by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Cigarette smoking by American adults rose slightly for the first time in almost 15 years, “dashing health officials’ hopes that the U.S. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:05:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-day-to-strike-back-at-cancer-406359.html 2009-11-17T17:05:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-better-way-to-pick-judges--404579.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 If you ever think about judges, it’s probably at election time when you’re asked to vote for some. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:16:37 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-better-way-to-pick-judges--404579.html 2009-11-16T17:16:37Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/voinovich-on-right-track-on-deficit-400788.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 The most radical proposal being taken seriously in Congress these days is being put forth by a group of legislators typically referred to as the moderates: Ohio Republican Sen. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:31:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/voinovich-on-right-track-on-deficit-400788.html 2009-11-13T19:31:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/food-relief-drive-needs-your-help-400600.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 We don’t have to tell you how many families and individuals are suffering because of poverty and the devastating economic recession that has driven up unemployment and home foreclosure rates here and across the nation. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:50:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/food-relief-drive-needs-your-help-400600.html 2009-11-13T17:50:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-down-to-silencing-citizens-400464.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Here are this week’s “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” selections: Thumbs down to Hamilton City Council for refusing to listen to comments on Nov. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:09:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-down-to-silencing-citizens-400464.html 2009-11-13T17:09:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/uw-talks-on-back-burner-again-398248.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 It should have come as no surprise to anyone that this month’s meeting to further discuss a merger of area United Way organizations has been postponed until next year, but we applaud the frank comments of Butler County Common Pleas Judge Michael Sage, who has been facilitating the negotiations. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:53:09 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/uw-talks-on-back-burner-again-398248.html 2009-11-12T16:53:09Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/keep-an-eye-on-cuyahoga-county-396308.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 An interesting thing happened in Cuyahoga County on Election Day last week. Voters there overwhelmingly passed Issue 6, a plan to reshape the structure of county government there. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:52:23 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/keep-an-eye-on-cuyahoga-county-396308.html 2009-11-11T19:52:23Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-grim-veterans-day-observance-394523.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 “Our thoughts are with all the families who’ve lost a loved one in this national tragedy. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:24:15 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-grim-veterans-day-observance-394523.html 2009-11-10T17:24:15Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-good-outcome-for-county-voters-392984.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Last Thursday, Nov. 5, was a disappointing evening for several Republicans who are vying to become a member of the Butler County Commission. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:44:16 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-good-outcome-for-county-voters-392984.html 2009-11-09T18:44:16Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/ohio-can-end-flap-over-voter-signups-389153.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Voter registration has long been a fairly odd, largely American custom. It is all about letting authorities who run elections know where you live, even though the people who give you your driver’s license already know. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:27:56 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/ohio-can-end-flap-over-voter-signups-389153.html 2009-11-06T19:27:56Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/united-way-needs-your-help-again-389038.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 When the need is the greatest, the supply is often less. That’s the reality with which the Butler County United Way is again dealing this year. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:45:24 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/united-way-needs-your-help-again-389038.html 2009-11-06T18:45:24Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-up-to-i-75-job-shuttles-388669.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Here are this week’s “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” selections: Ask anyone what they think Ohio’s top issue is and the answer you’re likely to receive is: Jobs. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:51:30 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-up-to-i-75-job-shuttles-388669.html 2009-11-06T15:51:30Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/like-football-its-your-weekend-386946.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Now that the Nov. 3 election is in the history books, it’s time to direct attention to one of those other annual rituals of November - high school football playoffs. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:10:24 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/like-football-its-your-weekend-386946.html 2009-11-05T17:10:24Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/get-ready-to-be-disappointed-by-casinos-384270.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 The casinos are coming. Voters on Tuesday reversed the decision they made on four earlier occasions and said they’d allow casino gambling in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:55:29 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/get-ready-to-be-disappointed-by-casinos-384270.html 2009-11-04T16:55:29Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/moeller-to-lead-an-untried-council-382526.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 When Pat Moeller becomes Hamilton’s mayor in January, he will lead a largely inexperienced City Council that includes three new members who were also elected Tuesday, Nov. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:35:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/moeller-to-lead-an-untried-council-382526.html 2009-11-04T04:35:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/will-ohio-miss-the-green-boat--379322.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 The debate about climate change has developed civil war elements. People claiming to speak for the Heartland are saying: Whatever impact pending legislation might have on the two coasts - where most of the political support comes from - it would be disaster for states like Ohio, which are especially dependent on coal and manufacturing. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:11:16 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/will-ohio-miss-the-green-boat--379322.html 2009-11-02T16:11:16Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-recap-of-our-endorsements-376212.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Nov. 3 is Election Day. As you prepare to go to the polls on Tuesday, here is a recap of our endorsements : Hamilton mayor - Current Vice Mayor Pat Moeller is the best choice in this four-person race. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:47:52 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/a-recap-of-our-endorsements-376212.html 2009-11-02T12:47:52Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/pat-moeller-best-choice-for-mayor-376085.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 When Don Ryan announced that he would not seek re-election as Hamilton’s mayor, the door was opened for others to step into the role. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:53:21 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/pat-moeller-best-choice-for-mayor-376085.html 2009-10-30T18:53:21Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/wile-naab-and-morrical-our-picks-for-city-council-376091.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Come January, Hamilton City Council will look very different than it does today. Three council seats are open in the Nov. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:51:35 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/wile-naab-and-morrical-our-picks-for-city-council-376091.html 2009-10-30T18:51:35Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-up-to-the-educator-of-year-375889.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Here are this week’s 
“thumbs up” and “thumbs down” selections: Thumbs up and congratulations to Hamilton’s Educator of the Year - Carie Tregesser, a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at Ridgeway Elementary School. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:04:53 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/thumbs-up-to-the-educator-of-year-375889.html 2009-10-30T17:04:53Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/senate-should-delay-next-tax-cut-374669.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 Gov. Ted Strickland proposes filling the state’s budget gap - created when the Ohio Supreme Court rightly shot down his plan for turning racetracks into casinos - by postponing the last phase of an income tax cut. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:55:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/senate-should-delay-next-tax-cut-374669.html 2009-10-29T22:55:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/guns-layoffs-link-not-appropriate-372014.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23800 We sympathize with Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones and agree with his concern over a rash of shootings that occurred in Butler County over the past several days. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:54:15 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/editorials/guns-layoffs-link-not-appropriate-372014.html 2009-10-28T18:54:15Z