Letters to the Editor
Hike cigarette tax
Florida has convened a special legislative session to help address budget problems. Here's hoping that our legislators use this opportunity to demonstrate their leadership and commitment to the citizens of our state. By advocating for an increase in...
Witch hunt
When I came to Niceville in 1997, I knew I had found paradise! As with every military move, I made it a priority to get to know the community and find out how I could become a part. One of best places I discovered was what is now Northwest Florida State...
Major problems
There are major problems regarding the source and color of sand used for Okaloosa Island and Destin beach restoration. Our beautiful white sand is actually quartz crystal that washed down from the Appalachians centuries ago. Much of it has disappeared,...
Tax holiday
According to various reports, more than 7 trillion taxpayer dollars are being allocated to the current economic crisis whether by loans, bailouts or whatever. The incoming administration is discussing adding up to $1 trillion more in "economic stimulus"...
Familiar scenario
Gov. Charlie Crist, helping and supporting state Rep. Ray Sansom's "acquisition" of Jay Odom's jet hangar funded by Florida taxpayers, is a strangely familiar scenario in our area. All involved in this apparent deal should be investigated immediately. If...
The wrong choice
Well, American voters, you've once again selected the wrong person to be our president for the next four years. Several years ago you chose Jimmy Carter, and you must admit he became the worst president of all time. He gave away the Panama Canal and...
Obama's New Deal
Barack Obama will "stimulate" our economy, creating 3 million jobs and replicating Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal at a cost of nearly $1 trillion. Sadly, he may emulate FDR, turning a potential depression into a decades-long recession and creating a staggering...
Led to their doom
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's windfall tax on retirement income - she wants to tax all stock market profits, including all 401(k)s and mutual funds, just to help the 12 million illegal immigrants have better lives - is on hold. I have a question for Pelosi:...
Wise words
First, I would like to send my condolences to the Jones family for the tragic loss of their son Tyler. I have written many articles about the importance of wearing seat belts, but I still read about drivers, young and old, who are killed or severely...
Wrongly accused
Thanks to the Daily News and reporter Robbyn Brooks for printing the rest of the story about Matthew Gaetz. This very fine young man was wrongly accused by an officer who, we now learn, has been accused of inappropriate actions. One of the officer's...
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