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Cline Trying To Protect Us From Government Abuse

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am

Aug. 3, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: A letter last month stated “reactionary Republican policy which reflects both Soviet and Nazi thinking. Both defined evil as anything opposed to the will of the leader.”

Roe Reversal‘Increases Dangers Of Pregnancy’

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am

Aug. 15, 2022 Editor, The News Gazette: I vacationed with my daughter recently, and it reminded me painfully of what it’s like to walk the world in a young woman’s body. So many men think they have a right to make obscene comments about a woman’s appearance and, worse, what they’d like to do to her. The world tells women again and again that their safety and dignity aren’t worth much.

GOP’s Work ‘Has Just Begun’

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am

Aug. 15, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: On Aug. 6, Rockbridge County hometown Representative Ben Cline gave a speech at the Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) convention held in Dallas, Texas. Ben Cline’s speech referenced the Republicans’ push to take back the majority of the House of Representatives and urges other states to follow the path that Virginia has taken to turn Virginia into a Red “Powerhouse” Republican state.

Reader Offers Random Political Thoughts

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am

Aug. 15, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me thrice, I’m just a fool. Show me factual evidence that “liberal news media” reports “fake news.” Sixty federal courts (many judges Trump appointed) deemed the election was not stolen. Although, Trump still has “The People’s Court,” “Judge Judy,” “Night Court” and the mall food court to plead his case. When his attorneys appeared under oath before courts, they provided zero evidence, only fraudulent claims and ill conceived theories. Republicans have repeatedly accused Democrats of defunding police while Republicans support police; except when it involves U.S. Capitol police or protecting police by banning assault weapons with high capacity magazines. Now Republicans want to defund the FBI.

Should States Make The Pregnancy Decisions?

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am

Aug. 12, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: My mother, a semi-truck driver’s daughter, gave birth to me in 1969, at age 17. Abortion was illegal and unavailable to people without wealth or connections. My father’s mother, a nurse, offered to help my mom access an abortion performed by a qualified doctor, in a hospital, who would have labeled the procedure necessary to save my mother’s life.

Reader Offers Suggestions For Courthouse Square

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am

July 28, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: A few suggestions for Courthouse Square.

Quid De Cogitatione?

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am
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My two previous columns discussed the burgeoning plague of gun violence we’ve been experiencing over the last several years. I spoke to the need to screen for the people whose history and temperament indicate they should not be allowed access to firearms. I also questioned the need of the general public to own guns with the killing power of military weapons. The public does not need these weapons unless we are at war, in which case we should join our armed forces and get legitimate training on how and when to use them.

Heading Down Summer´s Home Stretch

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am
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In a sure sign that life is returning to normal, the Palmer Ice Cream Supper is back. Aficionados of homemade ice cream will have eight flavors to choose from when the Effinger Ruritan Club presents this traditional sweet feast on Saturday, from 4 p.m. until dark, at the Palmer Community Center.

Out Of The Past

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am

50 Years Ago

Aug. 16, 1972

Donald G. Austin, 24, was named executive secretary of Rockbridge County by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors.

School Boards Create Policy, Need To Be Elected

Published on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:00am

Aug. 12, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: I believe that an appointed board or commission is acceptable when the purpose of that body is in charge of executing city policies/ procedures as is the case with, for example, the Planning Commission.

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