The eagerness with which Gov. Kate Brown imposed a creeping lockdown on the State is astonishing. While initial decision to introduce a degree of social isolation to slow down the spread of the virus seemed justified, at least in the light of what we knew at the time, there is no scientific or legal basis […]
Actions speak louder than words! Quick talking, political promises have gotten us nowhere, as evidenced by the voter pamphlet statements of 2004, by some of those who are currently on our county commission. The issues they promised to solve are just as urgent and relevant today as they were 16 years ago! We finally have […]
Bull market? Bear market? Growth? Uncertainty? What does 2019 have in store? Economies are described in numbers, percentages, and quarterly comparisons. But the picture is richer than dollar values of production and consumption. No economy exists without millions of unique people bringing to the marketplace their creativity, intelligence, initiative, and effort. The knowledge, skills, and […]
The Oregon Legislature has adjourned. What is left in its wake is a sludge of bills that go against most Oregonians. Here is an example. DACA and TPS enrollees get Oregon ID, permits and driver cards now sanctioned by Oregon Revised Statutes. Thats even after Measure 88 failed. (Measure 88 also tried to give ID […]
The Age of Consent Law states at what age a person is considered old enough to have sex or marry. The law was deemed necessary to protect minors from being sexually exploited by adults. In the United States the age of consent varies from state to state but is generally between the ages of 16 […]
Recently the Oregon Legislature held a hearing on HB 3231, a bill promoted by Rep. Rich Vial (R-Scholls) that would authorize the formation of special districts for the purpose of constructing and operating limited-access highways. Opponents made many of the same arguments they’ve been using for decades: new highways threaten farmland; increased driving will undermine […]
Denisha Merriweather failed third grade twice. Today, she is finishing her master’s degree, thanks to Florida’s tax-credit-funded scholarship program. Last month Denisha was President Trump’s guest at his Address to Congress, where he called educational choice “the civil rights issue of our time.” The key to Denisha’s success was her godmother’s ability to remove Denisha […]