September 27, 2009
Rather than appealing to race-based discontent, we must engage in genuine discourse
As serious debate on healthcare reform heats up, Democrats have taken to outright accusing those who oppose President Barack Obama’s health reform plan as borderline racists.
September 24, 2009
Invoke the wisdom of our senior citizens
In our modern society there is a quest for real wisdom, wisdom that has been tested down throughout the ages.
September 23, 2009
School year requires commitment to hard work
Education in today’s society has become much more competitive than when either you or I were attending school.
As a state and country we have to continue to progress in the education of our children
September 17, 2009
State needs to protect natural resources
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources released this year a report detailing how the state’s hills, wetlands, beaches, waterways and areas in between are a vital part of the economy and a lure for new business and industry.
September 16, 2009
The philosophical gap on health care
As Congress returns from its August recess, the political debate on health care reform revolves around four basic issues. First, how should the government provide health care for uninsured Americans? Second, how can reform reduce overall medical costs and improve health care? Third, who should pay for reform? Fourth, should there be a single payer government health care option?
September 06, 2009
Liberal intolerance chills healthcare discourse
America will lose great ideas in the long run if the presenter of unorthodox ideas is penalized.
That’s life: Quickie slogans are good guides for living
Columnist provides a few slogans to help get you through the day.
August 27, 2009
Senate Update: Senator honored to lend a hand to charity
Senator Williams honored to kick off charity campaign as chairman
How large of threat is North Korea
The U.S. is threatened with a number of challenging military situations: Iran, and its recalcitrant regime; a muted, but not defeated, Hamas; an increasingly hot war in Afghanistan; and, of course, the North Koreans.
Our Parents must “parent-up”
A year ago I wrote a series of articles in parenting. These articles explored the roles and the responsibilities of being a parent. In this article I want to address five important questions as it relates to parents and guardians.
August 21, 2009
Senate Update: Health care reform is the nation’s hot topic
Everyone, it seems, is talking about health care reform.
August 20, 2009
Obama Administration and death tax reforms revisited
Until President Bush’s tax reforms of 2001 that lowered the levy to 45 percent, the death tax in America ranked second only to Japan as the highest in the world, stifling enterprise in subtle yet noticeable ways.
The Obama Administration, however, has no plans to keep the Bush reductions in effect. They have too many bills to pay to surrender the approximately $60 billion in revenue the tax generates each year
August 16, 2009
Nation needs new income tax amendment
The United States needs a new income tax amendment to the Constitution in order to impose fiscal discipline on the Congress and the President.
Gout Sufferers can use black cherries
By Dr. Vincent Mendes
Special to the Star & Enterprise
August 15, 2009
Time for hurricane preparedness
Because hurricanes affect US Coastlines from Texas to Maine and hurricane season runs June 1st through November 30th, being prepared is extremely important. Hurricane preparedness minimizes the impact a storm can have on property and individuals during a storm.
