Opinion

Buying Our Future

Jim Hightower

Already, four of the top GOP presidential contenders have dropped out. Michele Bachmann went first, because she was too wacky, followed by Jon Huntsman, because he was too sane. Herman Cain gave up because he was too exposed, and Rick Perry because... Full story

Right on red?

Our View - February 1, 2012

The debate over traffic and traffic flow in Santa Rosa County never ceases to amaze us. First is the matter of right-on-red at Highway 90 and Avalon Boulevard. The styling of the intersection, as it nears completion, has many confused. Since the ... Full story

Mitt Romney heads south

Ron Hart

With one response to a CNN reporter’s cheap shot, Newt Gingrich resurrected his campaign. When John King asked Newt about the comment from an ex-wife that he had asked for “an open marriage,” Newt leveled the guy -- and won South ... Full story

Letters to the Editor - January 28, 2012

Two life sentences?   The front page on Saturday, Jan. 21, in an area paper, was a story of a man getting two life sentences for murder. What a total misuse of what is supposed to be justice. The tax payers will have to feed and clothe him ... Full story

Speak Out - January 28, 2012

If you have a short comment you would like to make, call the Speak Out line at 623-5887. Please remember this is for short comments via telephone or e-mail. Longer comments are better suited as a letter to the editor.   Wednesday, 5:51 p.m. ... Full story

Mat and Bill Pro/Con: Should Eleanor Bennett be reimbursed for all of the items she lost in her home?

For the love of Versace BY Mathew Pellegrino   We all know you have a stomach Bill, but do you have a heart?  Much like the Grinch, I suspect you are missing that valuable organ.. I have yet to see you shed a tear of sympathy when som... Full story

Schools of education

Walter Williams

Larry Sand's article "No Wonder Johnny (Still) Can't Read" -- written for The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, based in Raleigh, N.C. -- blames schools of education for the decline in America's education. Education professors d... Full story

Speak Out - January 25, 2012

Monday, 10:28 a.m. Well, you think maybe the city with all these profits they are getting from the red light cameras actually fix the red lights. The eastbound Highway 90 red light at Parkmore, one of the lights is so dull, you can barely see them... Full story

Letters to the Editor - January 25, 2012

Medical Center huge thank you   The Santa Rosa Medical Center Auxiliary would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their contributions as we celebrated the birth of the baby New Year on Jan. 1, 2012 with the birth of Ja... Full story

TEAM should stay put

Our View - January 25, 2012

A recent TEAM Santa Rosa Board meeting confirmed our fears in more ways than one. Our county leaders are hell bent on hooking up with Escambia County for economic development. Commissioner Bob Cole, came out and admitted he wanted TEAM to partner... Full story

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