Letter to the Editor: Protect civil liberties

Dear editor,President Trump’s recent deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to protests against ICE raids marks a troubling shift in federal intervention. Historically, such deployments have aimed to protect citizens exercising their constitutional rights.

Stone: Days of future passed

Inever lost you, I never really lost you How could I lose you, you were never mine Delbert McClinton, Gary Nicholson, and Benmont TenchIf you’re past the age of 35 and I ask you where you were on Sept.

Yarbrough: Tribute to one who made a better world

The late Jasper Dorsey, my former boss and mentor at Southern Bell, taught me a great deal about the business world, but he also taught me a great deal about life. One of the things he emphasized to me is that we must leave the world a better place than we found it. Audrey DeShetler did just that.

Rich: One million words

One million words ago, I started this column.That’s a lot of stories to tell.Additionally, I have written eleven books, including one that was adapted into a television movie and another that is nearing its 50th printing.

Letter to the Editor: Against tax abatement

Dear editor,I am writing about the proposed development and the 19-year (15 plus 4) tax abatement. If the commissioners are not aware of how taxpayers feel, I will provide everyone with some insight into why taxpayers are so adamantly opposed to the tax abatement.1.

Letter to the Editor: Undermining democracy - The dangers of federalizing the National Guard

Dear editor,I am writing in strong opposition to the recent decision by the president to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles, California, without the consent of either the governor or the mayor.

Letter to the Editor: Peace be with you

Dear editor,Some common objectives of today’s American foreign interventions have centered on the protection of U.S. citizens, counterterrorism, foreign regime change, nation-building, territorial expansion, promoting democracy, enforcing international law, and identifying economic opportunities.

Yarbrough: Thoughts about fathers on their special day

This coming Sunday is Father’s Day. I thought I would get a head start on the topic since I happen to be a father, had a great father of my own, sired one who, in turn, sired one, and not to be outdone, a daughter who managed to produce one as well. Therefore, I have some knowledge about fathers.

Stone: Poked, pinched and punctured

Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.-- John WayneSo, you’re having Irish oatmeal and pistachios for breakfast when your phone rings.You don’t want to answer because you are deep in thought. One of the pistachios seems to be telling you a story.

Yarbrough: Make parents responsible for school absenteeism

Just what the world needs: more legislative study committees. At last count, the state Senate has 18 and there are 16 in the state House of Representatives. According to Lt. Gov.