Chris Saxman: Cold Fusion – Band of Brothers Edition
“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers
For he today that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother;…”
Gotta give ol Billy Shakespeare his due – that brother could write.
On November 11th of 2009, one of my brothers, a Washington and Lee fraternity brother, Army Corporal Chris Coffland, emailed his various bands of domestic brothers from Afghanistan describing his view of the war. Read more
Rev. Joseph A. Darby: Building bridges, not walls
My home state of South Carolina has imposed a tough new law to address “illegal” immigration. Like many recently enacted state immigration laws – which bear a curious similarity from state to state – South Carolina now requires law enforcement officers to check the backgrounds of those they suspect may be in the country illegally, makes it a crime to harbor or transport illegal immigrants, requires immigrants to carry Federal registration documents at all times and requires employers to verify the legal status of all new employees. South Carolina’s immigration law also, however, provides legal status verification exemptions for agricultural laborers, private residence domestic workers, ministers and fishermen on crews with ten or more hands. Read more
Chris Saxman: Cold Fusion – The Avengers Sequel Edition
The price of Hollywood movies gives me great pause when it comes to deciding to go to a theatre and take in a flick. With fellow attendees of the tax exemption variety and their stomachs, some back of the envelope math can push the total expense to about $75. So, for me to see the SAME movie TWICE in the SAME weekend, it’s probably the best movie ever.
The Avengers is that good – yes, it is worth the price of admission not just once, but twice. Heck, I might take in a matinee this afternoon while the little exemptions are snug in their school desks. If you have not seen it yet – go now. No, I mean RIGHT NOW. Read more
Sam Caucci: Colleges need to do a better job of preparing students for the job market
We are in the midst of a crisis. Talked about often yet rarely examined, more than half of America’s college graduates are unemployed or underemployed. And those lucky enough to find any type of employment often find themselves in positions that require a high school diploma or less. Why is that? This generation of graduates may soon be called another lost generation. Read more
Ken Plum: General Assembly goes off a cliff
The General Assembly adjourned sine die last week with a great sigh of relief from most everyone who participates in or follows its deliberations.
Pre-session survey and hearing results suggested that the session would be about traffic congestion relief, expanding job opportunities, and strengthening the economy. Instead, the expanded Republican majority in the House, a slim Republican majority in the Senate by virtue of the Lieutenant Governor being able to cast votes to break ties, and a Republican Governor set about a broad social agenda that consumed the time of the legislature that finally ended past midnight last Tuesday with the rejection of a judicial candidate because of his sexual orientation. I had to leave the session early because of illness and could not vote on any of the judges. As I had the Clerk record in the House Journal, I would have voted for Tracy Thorne-Begland had I been present. Read more
Karen Kwiatkowski: Wanted … less government
During my primary challenge to the Sixth District incumbent congressman, I’ve pointed out the sad fact that while Mr. Goodlatte is a Republican, he’s grown and expanded government for nearly 20 years. He’s added to the federal debt, he’s grown the list of unfunded mandates and entitlements, and he’s increased the regulatory burdens we face in agriculture, in education, in energy, in transportation – while consistently voting to reduce our civil liberties and internet freedom. Read more
Tony Wright: How have our veterans been treated?
Posted May 25, 2012
These are not talking about statistics, but we’re talking about mothers, fathers, children, uncles and aunts, cousins and real flesh & blood family members who have died that we might live free. Read more
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