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Today's Opinions

  • A little help for our friends

    The issue: Sister city earthquake assistance
    Our view: Time to return the favor

    Sisterhood: It’s a special bond that can’t be broken, undone or denied. Sisters laugh together, cry together, give advice to one another and share a unique, timeless friendship.

    Most of all, sisters celebrate the good times together and support each other when life is difficult.

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  • April 22, 2011: Our readers write

    Use mulch properly around trees
    In the last few weeks, I have watched KET programs, “The Victory Garden” and “This Old House.” Each devoted segments to the danger of putting mulch around trees.
    They made a point of saying the mulch must not touch the tree and must be kept 3 or 4 inches from the tree. Putting mulch close to trees keeps the lower tree and roots too wet, causing them to rot and die.

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  • It's all in the head

    Earlier this month, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced that the number of traffic fatalities last year was at the lowest level since 1949.

    Other data released by the federal agency show the death rate has dropped 25 percent since 2005.

    The rate from 2009 to 2010 fell just 3 percent; but because drivers traveled 21 billion miles more last year, even 3 percent is astounding.

    These figures are not rates, but actual numbers, and they are staggering.

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  • April 21, 2011: Our readers write

    Silliness in session

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  • Similar, not equal

    The issue: Ron Ortiz returning to Central Hardin
    Our view:     Law protects jobs of Reservists

    When announcing the posting of Ron Ortiz as principal of Brown Street Alternative Education Center, Hardin County Schools Superintendent Nanette Johnston said, “It all fit perfectly, honestly.”

    Ortiz said he looked forward to working with the staff and students at Brown Street. But considering the outcome of an investigation following a federal labor department complaint,

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  • April 20: Our readers write

    Brett Guthrie’s vote on the budget
    On April 15, U.S. Rep Brett Guthrie voted for Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal. The budget claims a $1.6 trillion deficit reduction by 2012-2021, but in reality it’s only $380 billion.
    The budget cuts spending by $4.3 trillion, mostly Medicare and Medicaid, and gives rich folks $4.2 trillion in tax cuts.

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  • Every 'powerhouse' needs to have balance

    The concept of a “powerhouse entity” to coordinate all aspects of local economic and community development surfaced more than a year ago by way of the Hardin County Vision Project, a federally financed goal-setting survey of local leaders.

    Despite its ominous label, the concept basically is establishment of a one-stop clearinghouse for all things aimed at development.

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  • April 19, 2011: Our readers write

    Preschoolers should not have to move
    I think it is a shame that the superintendent of Hardin County Schools would even consider moving the preschool out of Lakewood Elementary School. She is supposed to be for our preschoolers, not against them.
    This move was not discussed with parents. Nor was the community asked for its input. To my knowledge, the staff and site-based decision making council were not even told  that this was a consideration.

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