James G. Smith, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal - Page 9 of 12

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Regardless of election, we know who wins in the end

About the only salvation to the 2012 Election, is that it is over. As disappointing as it was, a lot should be learned from it. ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Friday, November 16, 2012 8:23 pm

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Pay tribute to those who’ve served

Every year Nov. 11 is set aside to pay tribute to veterans. Veterans Day as it is now observed is for the living as well ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:57 pm

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Their service was valuable, honorable

If you had picked up a copy of The Selma Times-Journal on Tuesday, April 03, 1945, you would have been greeted by the following headline: ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, November 10, 2012 9:32 pm

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Amendment 8: Danged if we do, danged if we don’t

It seems the Alabama Legislature has placed voters in yet another conundrum. It is one of those, “danged if you do and danged if you ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 9:28 pm

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Ignoring the debt is tragic

To a certain degree, I can understand the jubilation over the Corps of Engineers decision to allow recreational traffic four days a week. As I ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:29 pm

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Why is no one else upset about this?

There seems to be a double standard when it comes to making campaign promises by the two political parties. Promises made, but not kept, by ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, October 6, 2012 7:37 pm

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Raid on trust fund just sad

Well, here we go again, another full-blown crisis to deal with in state funding. The politicians have spent all the money they can possibly get ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 5:29 pm

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Nation’s freedom is so fragile

“In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” This quote made by the late Ronald Reagan during ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 8:39 pm

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Courts step past their roles

It is our 236th observance of adopting a declaration severing ties to Great Britain and the rule of King George III on July 4, 1776. ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:55 pm

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We all must become informed

“There is a time for all things, a time to preach and a time to pray, but those times have passed away. There is a ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Friday, June 22, 2012 9:25 pm

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Taking time to remember ‘Grand Old Flag’ during Flag Day

I have an issue with these people who trash our flag and our national anthem. There is nothing anymore disgraceful than some Hollywood type getting ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 8:32 pm

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Selma resident recounts horrific events, images of D-Day

June 6, 1944 is a date almost as recognizable as Dec. 7, 1941 to senior citizens. It is the date Allied troops stormed the Normandy ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 8:18 pm

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We remember the service, the sacrifice

We are often faced with the tragic news of another American death on a foreign battlefield. How devastating for the family, friends and fellow compatriots, ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Saturday, May 26, 2012 11:43 pm

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Balancing the budget is our only salvation

The present situation for Democrats in Alabama, after ruling the roost for a hundred and forty years, is amusing. They have flocked to the news ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:46 pm

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Don’t weaken strong to get stronger

For those of you who may have been concerned, rest at ease, the nanny state is alive and expanding exponentially. There are now 46 million ... Read more

by James G. Smith, Tuesday, May 8, 2012 11:24 pm

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