James G. Smith

The greatest gift of all

Tis the season to celebrate and give thanks for the greatest gift mankind has or will ever receive. ...

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Democrats use military as pawns

I am unsure as to where, as a nation, we are headed if not for utter destruction. Obama ...

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Taxpayers are tired of paying for excesses

Social Security & Medicare should be for retirees. I, for one, am getting a little perturbed at the ...

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Veterans have a special bond

There is an undeniable bond between veterans of all branches of military service quite similar to family. At one ...

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Illegal activity is a new trend

There is a disturbing trend permeating a segment of our society today that favors doing things illegally. It ...

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A note to Congress and the president

“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Thomas Paine aptly stated the existing situation in “The Crisis” ...

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Drastic changes need to be made

My conscience was stirred by my friend Professor Michael Brooks’ article on civility recently. He called for civility ...

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God Bless America and its patriots

A recent email reminded me of the wonderful story behind the spiritually patriotic song “God Bless America.” It ...

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Americans are a litigious society

Have you taken note the number of attorneys advertising their services on television lately? Even our former Attorney ...

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Blame should be placed where it belongs

Are you about up to the regurgitation stage with the debt limit debate? I am. There shouldn’t be ...

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Cut, Cap and Balance could be the answer

About the most sensible thing I’ve heard coming out of the present debt ceiling debate being waged in ...

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Businesses should not be ashamed of profits

I don’t often find myself in the position of defending Wal-Mart, but the assassination of Wal-Mart by a ...

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Old Glory deserves our respect

Often it is what isn’t in the news that gets my attention rather than what is. An example ...

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Bentley appears to be the doctor Alabama needs

The Alabama Legislature just completed its regular session for the year. With the Republicans in charge for the ...

James G. Smith

Vietnam vets finally welcomed home

On March 7, the United States Senate unanimously approved SR 55 sponsored by U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) ...

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