http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/ Latest articles for the Opinion section at journal-news.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:24:18 GMT 2009-11-21T02:24:18Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/with-the-help-of-butler-county-united-way-412734.html?cxtype=rss_opinion LifeSpan is pleased and grateful to be one of the agencies that receive much-needed financial assistance from the Butler County United Way. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:11 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/with-the-help-of-butler-county-united-way-412734.html 2009-11-20T17:52:11Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/honoring-his-family-410707.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Regarding the call about Sheriff (Richard) Jones being conceited: I don’t know who this person is but it sounds like this person doesn’t really like Sheriff Jones. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:58:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/honoring-his-family-410707.html 2009-11-19T17:58:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/its-about-character-410692.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I was recently asked to join the “Character Advisory Council” as a parent representative. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:56:11 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/its-about-character-410692.html 2009-11-19T17:56:11Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/you-re-in-denial-408675.html?cxtype=rss_opinion ... It is sort of like listening to an alcoholic who’s in denial, telling people that they don’t have a problem. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:47:11 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/you-re-in-denial-408675.html 2009-11-18T17:47:11Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-are-we-teaching-our-sons--408672.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I have two beautiful sons whom I love and cherish very much. Daniel is 20 and David is 15. Both are just learning and getting their feet wet on what it takes to become a man in today’s society. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:16 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/what-are-we-teaching-our-sons--408672.html 2009-11-18T17:46:16Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/an-elitist-responds-406448.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Let me get this straight. The Nov. 12 Community Voice caller said, in essence, that because I worked hard for years so I could get a college education, I am an elitist and an idiot. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:31:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/an-elitist-responds-406448.html 2009-11-17T17:31:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/stand-up-for-our-own-rights--406371.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The question often is asked, “What can we do today?” As frustration levels increase over an increasingly out-of-control cabal in Congress, violating constitutional principles at every turn, the quality of citizens who made this nation the “shining city on a hill” - that President Ronald Reagan spoke so elegantly of - wonder out loud: “What can I do? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:04:12 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/stand-up-for-our-own-rights--406371.html 2009-11-17T17:04:12Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/honor-the-faith-406354.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I was humbled by results of the Nov. 3 election for Milford Twp. trustee. I decided to run for trustee in April and began knocking on doors to meet people in late May. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:01:59 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/honor-the-faith-406354.html 2009-11-17T17:01:59Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/blame-it-on-the-economy-404586.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I am tired of people talking to the poor the way they do. We have people who have been hard-working who have tried to keep themselves together. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:21:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/blame-it-on-the-economy-404586.html 2009-11-16T17:21:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/nix-a-plea-to-the-good-people-of-butler-county-404600.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Accountability. Relevance. Reliability. Efficiency. Transparency. Effectiveness. These qualities mark the best and brightest organizations across the globe, and for 90 years the Butler County United Way has been serving the community with these standards at our core. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:20:03 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/nix-a-plea-to-the-good-people-of-butler-county-404600.html 2009-11-16T17:20:03Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/listen-to-reason-404599.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Congressman John Boehner followed through on his promise and voted against the monstrous health care bill in the U.S. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:18:58 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/listen-to-reason-404599.html 2009-11-16T17:18:58Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/wonderful-tributes-400764.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I want to thank the Butler County Veterans Service Association for the wonderful tribute they had Nov. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:30:37 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/wonderful-tributes-400764.html 2009-11-13T19:30:37Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/feeding-children-our-priority--400763.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The current economic recession has affected everyone in our country, and Butler County is no exception. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:29:44 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/feeding-children-our-priority--400763.html 2009-11-13T19:29:44Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/boehner-never-met-an-animal-protection-law-hes-liked-400606.html?cxtype=rss_opinion House Minority Leader John Boehner has one of the worst records on animal cruelty in the entire Congress. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:58:48 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/boehner-never-met-an-animal-protection-law-hes-liked-400606.html 2009-11-13T17:58:48Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/proven-lessons-of-president-reagan-400609.html?cxtype=rss_opinion What a difference a president makes. The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was just celebrated in Germany. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:57:27 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/proven-lessons-of-president-reagan-400609.html 2009-11-13T17:57:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/who-walks-on-that-bridge--400598.html?cxtype=rss_opinion About the sidewalk and the curbing that’s going over the Black Street bridge in Hamilton: The bridge has been there for many years and here the city is putting a sidewalk across it. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:49:24 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/who-walks-on-that-bridge--400598.html 2009-11-13T17:49:24Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/needs-are-much-greater-this-year-400477.html?cxtype=rss_opinion United Way is one of the best-known charitable venues in America. Sadly, most are unfamiliar with what the United Way actually does. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:05:02 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/needs-are-much-greater-this-year-400477.html 2009-11-13T17:05:02Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/too-many-animals--400475.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Regarding old people having too many animals in their houses: The key phrase is - it is their house. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:03:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/too-many-animals--400475.html 2009-11-13T17:03:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/a-final-goodbye-398291.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I want to thank the Smith & Ogle Funeral Home of Oxford for showing a lot compassion for me and to the family of one of my neighbors, who died recently of cancer. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:11 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/a-final-goodbye-398291.html 2009-11-12T17:05:11Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/lord-must-have-other-plans-for-us-398256.html?cxtype=rss_opinion To the residents of Fairfield: It’s difficult to put into words how very proud we are of all who helped in any way and the more than 4,000 residents who voted for me on my campaign for mayor of Fairfield. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:40 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/lord-must-have-other-plans-for-us-398256.html 2009-11-12T16:56:40Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/one-of-the-best-398250.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Dean Hubbard, Hamilton’s fire chief (1978-83), died in Missouri on Oct. 14, 2009, and not much was reported. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:55:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/one-of-the-best-398250.html 2009-11-12T16:55:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/green-cars-and-taxes-396287.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I cannot understand why the government is pushing car makers to make automobiles that get better fuel mileage. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:51:33 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/green-cars-and-taxes-396287.html 2009-11-11T19:51:33Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/most-grateful-396258.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The members of the board of the Emergency Money Fund want to extend a sincere “thank you” to all of you who have been making donations to “Make It Happen” when you pay your utility bill. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:14:38 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/most-grateful-396258.html 2009-11-11T18:14:38Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/many-struggling-396273.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Many thanks for the Nov. 2 article highlighting the plight of many of our neighbors in Butler County. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:41 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/many-struggling-396273.html 2009-11-11T18:13:41Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/military-history-396272.html?cxtype=rss_opinion In response to the call-in comment posted on Oct. 27 concerning gay people in the military: It is obvious that the caller is not very aware of his/her military history. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:12:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/military-history-396272.html 2009-11-11T18:12:06Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/say-thanks-394554.html?cxtype=rss_opinion ... Many establishments are closed today as the country is urged to take time to pay our respects to our former and current servicemen and servicewomen. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:30 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/say-thanks-394554.html 2009-11-10T16:56:30Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/ultimate-sacrifice-394553.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Today we celebrate yet another Veterans Day. With more than 4,662 U.S. and coalition casualties, and an estimated 186,476 Iraqis dead, while another 350,000 Americans have been wounded, and possibly a million Iraqis - this day should be more than just another holiday. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:57:19 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/ultimate-sacrifice-394553.html 2009-11-10T16:57:19Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/thoughts-about-fort-hood-394525.html?cxtype=rss_opinion ... Of late, I have been thinking about the Muslim who went on the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:53:41 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/thoughts-about-fort-hood-394525.html 2009-11-10T16:53:41Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/the-war-goes-on-393012.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Now that Arnold Engel is off the Fairfield school board, the battle is over - but the war goes on. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:51:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/the-war-goes-on-393012.html 2009-11-09T18:51:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/one-decent-meal-393005.html?cxtype=rss_opinion To those people who keep their nose in other people’s shopping carts: Some people who are on food stamps eat beans, rice, hot dogs, bologna and cheese all month long just to have one decent meal. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:49:56 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/opinion/one-decent-meal-393005.html 2009-11-09T18:49:56Z