Op-Ed
Opinions and Editorials by people who are concerned about the issues at hand.
An open letter to our elected officials
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
May 19th, 2011
As Beaufort considers raising taxes, data show the county has been on a spending spree for schools
Beaufort County is confronting a financial crisis much like what both the state and federal governments are facing, even if the numbers are not as large.
May 19th, 2011
Negative Effects of the Government Funding of Illegal Immigrants
Illegal immigrants should not receive government funding when America is already in a financial crisis.
May 19th, 2011
Obama Administration is presiding over the biggest corruption scandal in American history
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
May 19th, 2011
"Cut Spending!" or "SHUT IT DOWN !"
On Wednesday, April 6, about 800-1000 Tea Party and other conservative groups stood on the Capitol lawn in Washington DC to tell the government to "Cut Spending!"
May 19th, 2011
Yes, Mr. McRoy, spending can be cut to hold the line on the current tax rate
In this first installment we address the resistance of two Republican County Commissioners (who brand themselves as "conservatives") to holding the line on taxes.
May 19th, 2011
HB 615 would effectively repeal the "Racial Justice Act" and restore capital punishment
HB 615 has been introduced into the General Assembly. It is entitled: "No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty."
May 19th, 2011
It's not the party; its the principle of the thing that will control the future of this county,
Indeed, Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage, like Jessie Helms and Ronald Reagan, illustrate what we are saying.
May 19th, 2011
Voter Reform: Progressive Voting Right
The Constitution was also written to memorialize the notion that sovereign power rests with the individual and not with the federal government or any governmental agency.
May 19th, 2011
Handgun debate obfuscates common sense issue while lawyers violate established constitutional law
Representatives of the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party traveled to Raleigh Wednesday (3-10-11) on their weekly jaunt to "Petition their government for a redress of grievances."
May 19th, 2011
Beaufort County's Last Stand
Barring some last minute miracle by our County Commissioners and/or the Financial Staff at the hospital, we may be faced with having to sign over the facility to UHS.
May 19th, 2011
An Unbiased Opinion
When something looks too good to be true, or if it smells fishy, you can bet that it is!
May 19th, 2011
We wish to commend the WDN on the milestone they have finally achieved
There are probably few people who realize it, simply because they have not thought about it much, but the Hospital Controversy has produced a milestone in Beaufort County.
January 26th, 2011
