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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.

‘Lack Of Diligence’ Shown On Bill

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

Aug. 15, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: I found it interesting to read The News-Gazette editorial on Aug. 3, as well as the column Ink Spot contribution from Matt Paxton entitled “Fair is Fair” in response to the recent $740 billion bill passed by the Congress this past week.

Response To Proposed ‘Debate on Lee’

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

Aug. 8, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: On Aug. 3, Thomas Rideout, president of Generals Redoubt, proposed “a formatted campus debate that examines the legacy of Robert E. Lee.” For good measure, he added he “we would support the same debate format for George Washington.” Mr. Rideout’s probably wellintentioned, but hopelessly misguided “proposal,” was supported by his call for “viewpoint diversity.” Recently, Generals Redoubt received some press as a group that supports “free speech on campus.” Let us look at the facts.

‘We Need This Library’

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

Aug. 15, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: The Rockbridge Regional Library Board advanced two excuses to justify closing the Goshen Library: 1. The headcount of patrons has been falling ...

Barry-Rec Listens to Concerns

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

Aug. 12, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: Julie and I have been friends with Collette Barry-Rec for years. We have been impressed with her as a person and with her many qualities as a leader.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Already Decreasing

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

Aug. 15, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: I listened to an NPR interview last week in which a member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors (it may have been the chair) stated that the “Inflation Reduction Act” will result in a 40% reduction of green house gas emissions by 2030. This statement immediately begs two questions, neither of which were asked by the interviewer.

‘Absolutism Never Provides Solutions’

Published on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 12:00am

Aug. 3, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: Much has been printed about recent Supreme Court decisions. I personally find much of what has been written is eminently sensible; much of it perhaps less so. Almost all is written from an “absolutist” viewpoint – all or nothing.

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