Editorials
Cuccinelli cares about Virginians safety
On August 19, a special session of Virginia’s General Assembly will convene to address problems created by the Supreme Court’s ruling on Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts. This quick decision was in large part brought about by current State Senator and Candidate for Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. After the Supreme Court’s ruling, ... | 0 comments
'Liquor store for every neighborhood'
Politicians previously used the slogan of a chicken in every pot to get elected. The slogan of Bob McDonnell, Republican candidate for Virginia governor, appears to be a liquor store for every neighborhood. His idea to privatize the state's ABC stores to pay for our Northern Virginia traffic problems is ... | 0 comments
"The Angry Mob"
In recent days and through the rest of August, Congress is on recess. As we have seen in town hall meetings across the country people are angry, yelling, and confronting Congress on America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Many members of Congress and media outlets have been trying to ... | 0 comments
Comment on Town Voter Turnout
Jerry Becket, who lost a town council seat candidacy on Tuesday’s election, is quoted as saying, “It’s not about the people anymore. It’s about how the county board of supervisors and the town council can protect their kingdoms.” I agree. I think that government in the United States has forgotten ... | 0 comments
Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 18-24 is Dog Bite Prevention Week. One of the surest ways to create a dangerous dog is to chain it to a tree or doghouse and leave it to pace the same patch of dirt for years on end. Though most people find the notion of chaining a dog ... | 0 comments