Op-Ed
Opinions and Editorials by people who are concerned about the issues at hand.
An open letter to our elected officials
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
May 26th, 2011
Negative Effects of the Government Funding of Illegal Immigrants
Illegal immigrants should not receive government funding when America is already in a financial crisis.
May 26th, 2011
Obama Administration is presiding over the biggest corruption scandal in American history
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
May 26th, 2011
"Cut Spending!" or "SHUT IT DOWN !"
On Wednesday, April 6, about 800-1000 Tea Party and other conservative groups stood on the Capitol lawn in Washington DC to tell the government to "Cut Spending!"
May 26th, 2011
HB 615 would effectively repeal the "Racial Justice Act" and restore capital punishment
HB 615 has been introduced into the General Assembly. It is entitled: "No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty."
May 26th, 2011
Voter Reform: Progressive Voting Right
The Constitution was also written to memorialize the notion that sovereign power rests with the individual and not with the federal government or any governmental agency.
May 26th, 2011
Open Mouth, Insert Tea
On Saturday, January 8th, the country witnessed a tragic and horrific act of violence. Six innocent individuals were killed at a shopping center in Tucson, Arizona.
May 26th, 2011
Of Washington Daily News and the Mob
I have not fully weighed in on this fact, as others have in my publication and in the Beaufort Observer, but honestly, with my time in such short supply, I have to pick my spots.
May 26th, 2011
Abortion: Where Conscience Meets the Womb
They wanted to use our hard-earned tax dollars to pay for insurance coverage for abortions, a procedure that too many find offensive to their conscience.
January 1st, 2011
Change You'll Have to Believe In...
We are a Republic. We are represented by those who most reflect our values. How will you make a difference?
January 1st, 2011
During this "Silly Season," Some Local Candidates do the Darndest Things ...
I wish I could say that all politicians have the taxpayer's best interests at heart, but in this election for Beaufort County Commissioner, we are finding out otherwise.
December 31st, 2010
It is my Prayer that One Day we Will Deserve a Better Government
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interest in Beaufort County?
December 31st, 2010
The Dream of the Tea Party
In 1787, a group of brilliant Americans met in Philadelphia with the task of setting up a government to effectively manage a union of independent, and sovereign states.
December 31st, 2010
The 9/12 “Remember in November” Rally
I went to Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor Rally two weeks ago, and then got right back into my van and drove back up to Washington D.C. for the 9/12 Rally.
December 31st, 2010
Glenn Beck’s Restoring Honor Rally
Glenn Beck had a dream. He thought that if Americans can unite in order to restore honor to our nation, it would be the first step in taking our country back.
December 31st, 2010
‘Liberaltarians’: The new political activists; In bed with Ron Paul and Barack Obama
A growing number of the American youth is bridging the gap between American liberalism and Libertarianism as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
December 31st, 2010
Perry v. Schwarzenegger: California becomes the latest battleground for Gay Marriage Rights
On August 4, a federal court in California struck down the gay marriage ban, popularly known as Proposition 8, and handed a victory to thousands of gays and lesbians.
December 31st, 2010
Barack Obama Doesn’t Care About the Economy: Part I
Good old-fashioned (John Maynard) Keynesian economic stimulus is not necessary a bad thing; not if you spend the public’s money wisely.
December 31st, 2010
OUTRAGE - MUSLIMS PLAN MOSQUE at GROUND ZERO
when I watch the footage of 9/11, I can remember it all just as clearly as the very day the carnage and destruction actually occurred.
December 31st, 2010
IMMIGRATION
We have a President who is complicit in the flagrant lawlessness by illegal immigrants. Arizona takes the first step to stop him.
December 31st, 2010
Charges of Racism are Hurtful (for both sides)
The theme originated as a post on my blogsite. The article below actually represents a running thread of several posts and includes comments which criticize my points.
December 31st, 2010
The “Secondary Effects” Doctrine and Religious Respect
In light of the serious consequences that have resulted directly from the removal of religion in our schools and in our society, I wish to propose a possible legal pathway for change.
December 31st, 2010
Constitutional Watch: “Christian Legal Society v. Martinez - The Supreme Court Just Doesn’t Get
On June 28th, the Supreme Court handed down yet another disappointing and discouraging decision regarding religious expression and association in this country.
December 31st, 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL WATCH - “The McDonald Case - The Supreme Court Gets it Right”
On June 28, 2010, the Supreme Court decided one of the most important Second Amendment cases in U.S. history. McDonald v. City of Chicago.
December 31st, 2010
Government Interests, Illegal Alienage, and the Innocent Underclass: An Equal Protection Overview
The Equal Protection Clause imposes a rather peculiar balancing act on governments seeking to enact measures designed to mitigate illegal immigration-related problems.
December 31st, 2010
What is Going on with the Hospital
This opinion piece provided by the Beaufort Observer is a worhty commentary on the ongoing status of the BCMC, and how it projects upon its prospective future.
December 31st, 2010
Barack Obama Doesn’t Care About the Environment
President Barack Obama cares more of his muddle-headed constituents than he does about the environment. He proves this daily with his sweeping inaction in the Gulf..
December 31st, 2010
At Odds With Freedom
Our success is the result of freedom - economic, political, and civil liberties. We are not by any means perfect and we have more recently developed some serious problems.
December 31st, 2010
Across the Great Divide
As we all know, this is an election year and a lot is at stake. The present administration shows no intention of slowing down or changing its dangerous course.
December 31st, 2010
Back on my Soapbox
Diane Rufino: "I think Mike Hayes and I have a fundamental disagreement on both the foundation and the future of this country."
December 31st, 2010
At Least Eric Holder Appears to be an Honest Man …
Most people need a manager. President Obama's boys are managed. It's just not making them any smarter.
December 31st, 2010
"No Habla Ingles"
Does the discredited, publicly funded political action committee for Barak Obama, Acorn, remain as a remnant within the context of the local census management team?
December 31st, 2010
Ding, Ding, Ding ... Diane ...Round three
Diane Rufino's most recent article gives a very cogent and convincing argument as to why government shouldn't be trusted.
December 31st, 2010
“Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace”
This article is in response to the article, “Physician, Heal Thyself,” by Mike Hayes.
December 31st, 2010