
Opinion (782)
OPINION: Biden's Foreign Policy: No joy in Mudville
Written by Thomas L. KnappToo many North Carolinians lack access to the medical services they need. One possible response, as we have heard incessantly for more than a decade, would be to expand Medicaid under the terms of the Affordable Health Act, with most of the expense to be borne by the (already heavily indebted) federal government.
COLUMN: Social media rife with exclusion from inclusion
Written by Joe WeaverThere's been a lot of talk about individuality these days, and the acceptance of such and how we should just all accept each other's differences and live our lives. I guess that's one of those things that sounds good in theory but when it's actually implemented, is about as useful as you know what on a bull.
OPINION: What happened to 'We The People?'
Written by Thomas L. Knapp"The will of the people has been heard," said President Joe Biden in his inaugural address on Jan. 20, "and the will of the people has been heeded." Later in the speech, Biden told us that "the American story" depends on "'We the People' who seek a more perfect union."
OPINION: Small businesses shouldn't see tax penalty from PPP loans
Written by Jim PerryThe State of North Carolina should fully conform with all taxpayer relief provisions associated with the Federal CARES Act Pandemic Relief Package. This is especially important for the tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
RALEIGH — When it comes to giving out business incentives, you won’t find North Carolina at the top of the list. Don’t worry — that’s actually good news.
OPINION: N.C. lawmakers should continue to reject Medicaid expansion
Written by Donald BrysonThe two U.S. Senate elections in Georgia are over, and now the overall national election results are known. Democrats have declared their newfound control of both chambers of Congress. But equally significant events took place at the state level, where bold, free-market-friendly leadership was vindicated and advanced once again in North Carolina.
Here’s my latest unpopular opinion, at least among people who generally agree with me. We should be reopening schools and our reaction and response to the coronavirus has been driven more by hysteria than reality. The damage we are doing to our children is unknown, but it’s certainly more harmful to them than the disease itself. The risk to the teachers and school personnel is minimal with the right precautions.
OPINION: Sovereignty still rests with the people, not Congress
Written by James BovardPoliticians lustfully rejoicing at their own power is the ultimate “dog bites man” story that goes unremarked in Washington. The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump included one such vivid vignette, an ominous warning that Congress recognizes no limit over its rightful sway over the economy and the lives of American citizens.
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OPINION: Same as the old boss - Julian Assange Edition
Written by Thomas L. KnappOn Feb. 9, the U.S. Justice Department announced that U.S. President Joe Biden, as in so many other areas, intends to serve Donald Trump's second term when it comes to persecuting heroes guilty of exposing U.S. war crimes and embarrassing American politicians.
When North Carolina Democrats are in power, their go-to source of new revenue is to raise sales taxes.
LETTER: A mother's very special Valentine's Day gift
Written by Letter to the Editor ContributorI am a complete romantic and because of this, Valentine's Day has always created an aura of love and warmth to my mind and spirit.