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Supreme Court rules against humanity

I’ve been in favor of the death penalty since I first knew what it was. I suppose it has something to do with my sense of justice: if you take a life, which is really the only time the death penalty is imposed, you owe a life.

Addressing the ‘Why?’ in mass shootings

In the wake of every mass killing in this country, politicians do what politicians do, which is to circle their respective wagons and offer solutions that fail to get to the heart of the issue.

Pass drug savings to consumers

From groceries to gas prices, consumers are dealing with sticker shock in almost every part of the marketplace, including prescription drugs.

Do you have a personal catch phrase?

Hollywood makes iconic catch phrases seem easy.
Whether it’s McGarrett’s “Book ‘em, Danno” or Vizzini’s “Inconceivable!” in “The Princess Bride,” we take them for granted.

Finger-pointing misses mark

The shooter in Buffalo had a racist motive. He wanted to kill Black people. We don’t know exactly how he developed his hatred, but we know that it was the motivating factor in his rampage because it’s confirmed by his own words.

A bear of a stock market

Should you invest in the stock market now or wait?
That is the tough question the money experts are discussing.

Love the Boot volunteers recognized

On behalf of the Keep Eunice Beautiful Board and the City of Eunice, I want to thank you for doing your part during the statewide Love the Boot Week, April 18-24. Because of good folks like you we were a success!

Enjoy the prom while you can, kids  

Prom season is upon us.
It’s wonderful to see the excitement on the faces of young people as they pose for photos in their front yards, dressed up in their finest duds.
I hate to admit it, but I feel bad for these young people.

The resurgence of MeToo

Cats are said to have nine lives. Rasputin was said to have almost as many. If only the MeToo movement had the same brief lifespan.

Hollywood, like society, has trouble with the truth

We’re living in gray times, bobbing in a sea of information where there is no longer much black or white. We have access to more content than ever — plus raging uncertainty about how much is fact or fiction.