Oct 4, 2013
Walter Williams: Are Guns the Problem?
Every time there's a shooting tragedy, there are more calls for gun control. Let's examine a few historical facts. By 1910, the National Rifle Association had succeeded in establishing 73 NRA-affilia…
Oct 4, 2013
Guest Editorial – Untangling the Can of Worms in Ranking of Proposals
The Request for Proposal for Operator / Management Navarre Beach Pier stated selection shall be made based on the criteria in F.S. 287.055 (2). This section of the Florida Statutes is the definitions…
Oct 4, 2013
Buildings have the right-of-way
Last week, the Press Gazette reported on a truck that ended up in the side of Pace Assembly of God Church, with one injury that resulted in an ambulance transport to the hospital.
Two vehicle vs b…
Sep 28, 2013
Our view: Commissioners fishing for trouble
The Board of County Commissioners are reviewing a long-standing policy of ranking proposals after a snafu with the selection of a new management company for the Navarre Pier revealed a chink in its l…
Sep 20, 2013
Student Indoctrination
The new college academic year has begun, and unfortunately, so has student indoctrination. Let's look at some of it.
William Penn, Michigan State University professor of creative w…
Sep 19, 2013
Obama, Putin and Blaming Others
As Obama and Congress publicly debate what engraving style to use on the “Save the Date” card they will send to Syria’s President Assad (fully telegraphing our unnecessary military action), Vladimir …
Sep 18, 2013
War with SYRIA: Blurred Lines–You Know You Want It
President Obama bowed-up last year and said he had a “red line” he would not allow Syria to cross. As a result, and with his massive ego at stake, he feels he has to do something he never does: back …
Sep 11, 2013
Commemorating 9/11
Anyone who was alive on the day of the 9/11 attacks on America has their own memories and reactions to experience when the anniversary rolls around each year. Today, this commemoration is for those w…
Sep 10, 2013
OUR VIEW: We appreciate you!
We wanted to take a moment and thank you, our readers, for your support of this newspaper and your contributions to its content. We depend on you to help us make it what we all need it to be. Whether…
Sep 10, 2013
Walter Williams: Touchy subject
Here's a question: What is the true test of one's commitment to freedom of expression? Is it when one permits others to express ideas with which he agrees? Or is it when he permits others to express …