http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/ Latest articles for the Opinion section at journal-news.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:23:31 GMT 2010-02-09T11:23:31Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/keep-working-on-it-536965.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Our new auditor is to be commended for efforts to align current property values in Butler County with the actual market. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:33:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/keep-working-on-it-536965.html 2010-02-08T18:33:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/eliminate-all-the-frivolous-noise-536466.html?cxtype=rss_opinion We, the Americans of 2010, are in a real conundrum. We thrust through our work week looking forward to the weekend. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:55:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/eliminate-all-the-frivolous-noise-536466.html 2010-02-08T14:55:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/defense-and-rebounding-532780.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I’m just wondering if Hamilton High School basketball coach (Tim) Robinson realizes he plays in the GMC? Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:22:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/defense-and-rebounding-532780.html 2010-02-05T19:22:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/such-silence-gives-predators-ample-time--532758.html?cxtype=rss_opinion It’s fine and dandy for the Rev. Dan Dorsey to “await a just decision” of the child molestation charges against an Ohio priest (“Priest not practicing after molestation charges”). Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:18:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/such-silence-gives-predators-ample-time--532758.html 2010-02-05T19:18:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/innocent-students-532757.html?cxtype=rss_opinion (John) Boehner showed his true untrustworthy self while being interviewed by innocent students at their school. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:17:10 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/innocent-students-532757.html 2010-02-05T19:17:10Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/too-busy-to-stand-still-for-2-minutes-532752.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I’m a Boy Scout in Troop 974 of West Chester Twp. and want to express to you my feelings about people nowadays being disrespectful during the national anthem. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:15:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/too-busy-to-stand-still-for-2-minutes-532752.html 2010-02-05T19:15:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/where-have-you-been--532721.html?cxtype=rss_opinion John Boehner wants to run for House Speaker because he wants to straighten out the economy. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:02:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/where-have-you-been--532721.html 2010-02-05T19:02:06Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/our-children-will-be-empowered--532717.html?cxtype=rss_opinion In response to the recent letter to the editor concerning “Tina’s Law:” Yes, it is heartwarming that Gov. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:59:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/our-children-will-be-empowered--532717.html 2010-02-05T18:59:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/someone-answer-the-phone-532560.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I was wondering why it is that you can call the Department of Job and Family Services and the phones ring off the hook all day long and no one ever answers them. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:57:23 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/someone-answer-the-phone-532560.html 2010-02-05T17:57:23Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-a-farce-532554.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Last fall, our president made a short speech to be televised in our nation’s schools. His message was one of fostering hard work and achievement as well as getting a good education and taking personal responsibility. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:55:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-a-farce-532554.html 2010-02-05T17:55:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/tim-tebow-s-commercial-530064.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Isn’t it amazing how the women’s groups in our country have come out already and complained about the fact that Tim Tebow is going to do a commercial during the Super Bowl that’s - I guess, in their opinion - in favor of pro-life? Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:01:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/tim-tebow-s-commercial-530064.html 2010-02-04T15:01:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/project-lifesaver-529979.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I would just like to thank the Butler County Sheriff’s Department and the Hamilton Police Department for finding my father on the night of Jan. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:25:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/project-lifesaver-529979.html 2010-02-04T14:25:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/the-art-of-thoughtful-disagreement-528179.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Kudos to Mark Buschelmann’s commentary on Jan. 31. You give conservatives hope and write with the dignity that Mr. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:50:08 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/the-art-of-thoughtful-disagreement-528179.html 2010-02-03T17:50:08Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/train-questions-528156.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Please publish more information about the federal-funded train for Ohio. Do we have a choice on this issue, or is it a done deal? Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:47:23 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/train-questions-528156.html 2010-02-03T17:47:23Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/post-office-blues-525762.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Regarding the post office on the West Side in Hamilton: Within the last two months, we have had mail from five or six other people in our post office box. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:18:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/post-office-blues-525762.html 2010-02-02T18:18:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/school-colors-523398.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I went to watch the Garfield vs. Wilson boys and girls basketball games (Jan. 23). I was appalled to see Garfield was still wearing the same uniform I wore when I played for them. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:17:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/school-colors-523398.html 2010-02-01T16:17:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/time-to-retire-the-baby--519773.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I have often wondered why newspapers began to honor the first baby born in the New Year. Perhaps it started when citizens were especially proud of the growth of their city. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:12:22 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/time-to-retire-the-baby--519773.html 2010-01-29T21:12:22Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-s-the-building--519737.html?cxtype=rss_opinion What is the building under construction behind Hamilton High School? I have not read anything about the building or its cost or who pays. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:59:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-s-the-building--519737.html 2010-01-29T20:59:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/he-has-no-rights-519547.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Regarding the Jan. 27 article in the Hamilton JournalNews about the sheriff wanting “his case tossed:” This illegal alien does not have any constitutional rights. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:38:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/he-has-no-rights-519547.html 2010-01-29T19:38:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/when-will-the-president-man-up--519540.html?cxtype=rss_opinion In the 1970s, during the infamous Watergate era, then-White House presidential adviser John Dean warned Richard Nixon of a “cancer on the administration.” Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:37:12 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/when-will-the-president-man-up--519540.html 2010-01-29T19:37:12Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/we-support-sheriff-jones-517308.html?cxtype=rss_opinion After reading the article about our Sheriff Jones: It is a shame that every county in Ohio doesn’t have a sheriff like Butler County Sheriff (Richard) Jones. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:25:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/we-support-sheriff-jones-517308.html 2010-01-28T20:25:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/lets-cooperate-517305.html?cxtype=rss_opinion If (Barack) Obama fails, America fails. Don’t you get it? The more jokes that are made of him, the more America becomes a joke. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:24:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/lets-cooperate-517305.html 2010-01-28T20:24:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/splendid-results-517304.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I was impressed by your (Jan. 25) article “Fairfield girl serious about service.” It is refreshing to hear about a young person doing so much good for her community. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:24:01 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/splendid-results-517304.html 2010-01-28T20:24:01Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-a-treasure--514468.html?cxtype=rss_opinion We are from out of town. We were in Oxford, taking our child back to Miami University after the holiday break, the weekend of Jan. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:27:14 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-a-treasure--514468.html 2010-01-27T16:27:14Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/kid-gloves-514447.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I, for one, am sick and tired of juveniles being treated with kid gloves. The only remedy for their disrespect for law and order is to lock them up. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:25:05 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/kid-gloves-514447.html 2010-01-27T16:25:05Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/community-voice-topics-include-property-values-cigarette-butts-512798.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I applaud City Council for electing Kathleen Klink as the next council member. It obviously wasn’t the easiest choice to make; however, it was the best choice for the city. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:35:55 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/community-voice-topics-include-property-values-cigarette-butts-512798.html 2010-01-27T13:35:55Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/flaw-in-the-system-512570.html?cxtype=rss_opinion You know, I just realized what I think is a flaw in the BMV system that could be serious, if you think about it. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:46:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/flaw-in-the-system-512570.html 2010-01-26T17:46:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/hear-us-now--510730.html?cxtype=rss_opinion An earthquake was recorded Jan. 19 in the United States. The epicenter seems to have started around the Boston, Mass., area and spread over the entire state. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:16:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/hear-us-now--510730.html 2010-01-25T18:16:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/only-criticism-510719.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Some people believe gays were born gay. Others believe they chose to be gay. Some people don’t want gays to teach in schools. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:15:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/only-criticism-510719.html 2010-01-25T18:15:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-about-new-orleans--506854.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Regarding the help for Haiti, I will be the first one to say what happened is a very, very sad thing and I will be the first one in line to donate money or whatever I can; but what about the people in New Orleans who still haven’t gotten their lives back from Katrina? Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:13:05 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-about-new-orleans--506854.html 2010-01-22T21:13:05Z