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Important for government to do right thing

It is all a matter of money or funding. Unfortunately, there is only so much money to funnel into the outstretched hands. We, as a ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Thursday, March 6, 2014 8:17 pm

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Resolution gives full detail of Gilmore’s heroism

Editor’s note: Below is a sample resolution that could be used to name the Valley Creek Bridge in honor of Commander Howard W. Gilmore, a ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:52 pm

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Selma should honor Medal of Honor winner

I received a reminder this past week of the Confederate submarine CSA H. L. Hunley mission 150 years ago. It occurred on the night of Feb. ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Sunday, February 23, 2014 7:51 pm

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Failure of health care again very obvious

Selma seems to be plagued with a multitude of problems with limited ability to solve any of them. I applaud the “NO MORE” campaign effort ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8:19 pm

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State of the Union Speech doesn’t tell whole story

It has been quite a week thus far. We have had two spectator events, and still yet one more to come. Mother Nature pulled a ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Thursday, January 30, 2014 4:36 pm

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We must be morally strong to survive

It is the dawning of a new year, and I’m just wondering how many feel good about the coming year and what lies ahead. Except ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Thursday, January 9, 2014 8:07 pm

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President, Congress failed us

In the aftermath of the partial government shutdown and crises over increasing the debt ceiling, it is quite clear the big losers were the American ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:48 pm

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America needs to return to its first works

There has been a great deal of back and forth in the last few weeks over the issue of Americans being exceptional. President Obama has ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:01 pm

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Where is the concern for America?

Do you have any idea what our foreign policy is under the Obama administration? As for that matter, and more importantly, what is the domestic ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:15 pm

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We can no longer afford the freebies

Have you checked lately to see how much you owe toward the federal debt? If you have not, it is a good idea to look ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, September 4, 2013 4:22 pm

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President Obama remains an enigma

After almost five years, President Obama still remains somewhat of an enigma. We really do not know very much about him personally or just what ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Thursday, August 22, 2013 11:38 pm

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America’s future is like Detroit

Vultures are circling over the once great city of Detroit, Michigan. For those of you who weren’t exposed to farm life, the sight of vultures ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:11 pm

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How good can triumph over evil

I offer up this assessment of the just concluded legislative session for your use. There were some good things accomplished contrary to what we have ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, August 3, 2013 5:11 pm

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Marriage is one man, one woman

Do you ever get the feeling our country is on the fast track to implosion from within? Well, welcome to the club, as I heard ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:17 pm

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Justices should not act as rubber stamps for the left

The United States Supreme Court once again last week proved itself incapable of issuing a clear concise unanimous vote on any issue. It is almost ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, July 2, 2013 7:54 pm

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