Instead of war, bring about peace
The release of the Central Intelligence Agency’s report has sparked conversation over torture. However, the conversation should be whether the so-called “war on terror” should have ever been waged in...
View ArticleTank explosions just matter of time
The Keystone Pipeline is a no-win situation. Every day the explosive crude is not shipped by pipeline is another day trains transport it through our communities. Yet, if built, it will threaten the...
View ArticleClicking toward our devolution
David Brooks’ column “Leaving creates such a silence,” March 4, tells us that our instant-access technologies create a problem in the termination of unwanted relationships. I would suggest, however,...
View ArticleSociety should respect teachers
I want to compliment and thank Eileen Riley-Hall for her excellent and comprehensive commentary, “Teachers are just trying to make the world a better place,” June 4. I know how hard members of my...
View ArticleBad policy breeds anger
While the national unemployment rate is back down to pre-Great Recession levels, a shortage of better-paying jobs remains. Despite compelling evidence and common sense, blame is often cast by...
View ArticleOne-year rule punishes student athletes
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association is wisely evaluating the plusses and minuses of allowing private schools to play against public schools (“Fairness on, off the field,” Sept....
View ArticleFocus needed on Clinton’s merits
After the recent acts of terror in New York, too many of the news pundits are saying that these events fuel Donald Trump’s campaign. This may be true, but it is mere speculation. And, by giving air and...
View ArticleStudents, faculty should come first
I strongly agree with the commentary “Cuomo agenda bad for SUNY,” Sept. 20. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has for too long abused the State University of New York system for so-called “economic development”...
View ArticleMany of us just can’t ‘get over’ Trump
I would like to respond to President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters who tell us to “get over it” regarding the recent election. I wish these folks had taken their own advice eight years ago instead of...
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