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Opinions and Editorials by people who are concerned about the issues at hand.
Charges of Racism are Hurtful (for both sides)
The theme originated as a post on my blogsite. The article below actually represents a running thread of several posts and includes comments which criticize my points.
July 29th, 2010
The “Secondary Effects” Doctrine and Religious Respect
In light of the serious consequences that have resulted directly from the removal of religion in our schools and in our society, I wish to propose a possible legal pathway for change.
July 28th, 2010
Constitutional Watch: “Christian Legal Society v. Martinez - The Supreme Court Just Doesn’t Get
On June 28th, the Supreme Court handed down yet another disappointing and discouraging decision regarding religious expression and association in this country.
July 14th, 2010
CONSTITUTIONAL WATCH - “The McDonald Case - The Supreme Court Gets it Right”
On June 28, 2010, the Supreme Court decided one of the most important Second Amendment cases in U.S. history. McDonald v. City of Chicago.
July 13th, 2010
Government Interests, Illegal Alienage, and the Innocent Underclass: An Equal Protection Overview
The Equal Protection Clause imposes a rather peculiar balancing act on governments seeking to enact measures designed to mitigate illegal immigration-related problems.
July 8th, 2010
What is Going on with the Hospital
This opinion piece provided by the Beaufort Observer is a worhty commentary on the ongoing status of the BCMC, and how it projects upon its prospective future.
June 28th, 2010
Barack Obama Doesn’t Care About the Environment
President Barack Obama cares more of his muddle-headed constituents than he does about the environment. He proves this daily with his sweeping inaction in the Gulf..
June 23rd, 2010
At Odds With Freedom
Our success is the result of freedom - economic, political, and civil liberties. We are not by any means perfect and we have more recently developed some serious problems.
June 21st, 2010
Across the Great Divide
As we all know, this is an election year and a lot is at stake. The present administration shows no intention of slowing down or changing its dangerous course.
June 16th, 2010
Back on my Soapbox
Diane Rufino: "I think Mike Hayes and I have a fundamental disagreement on both the foundation and the future of this country."
May 24th, 2010
At Least Eric Holder Appears to be an Honest Man …
Most people need a manager. President Obama's boys are managed. It's just not making them any smarter.
May 17th, 2010
"No Habla Ingles"
Does the discredited, publicly funded political action committee for Barak Obama, Acorn, remain as a remnant within the context of the local census management team?
May 11th, 2010
Ding, Ding, Ding ... Diane ...Round three
Diane Rufino's most recent article gives a very cogent and convincing argument as to why government shouldn't be trusted.
May 3rd, 2010
“Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace”
This article is in response to the article, “Physician, Heal Thyself,” by Mike Hayes.
May 3rd, 2010
Understanding your thinking
To understand your mind, is to have control over your actions. Having control over your actions, is the first step toward freedom.
April 30th, 2010
Physician, Heal Thyself
The American relationship between government and those governed has reached a 50 year low.
April 26th, 2010
Rage Against the Machine
March 21, 2010: The day our elected officials ignored the will of the people and took that huge leap down the road to socialism.
April 23rd, 2010
Just a Few Thoughts Before we Turn Down that Road
At the NACo Lesgislative Conference in Washington, DC, the philosophy of the "The Man" was well engaged.
April 12th, 2010
Iran will have nuclear capability sooner than we think.
America was shocked by the anti-American hatred expressed through the Islamic Revolution led by the Ayatollah Khomeini.
April 9th, 2010
Dear Friends: Part II
The Democrat Machine wishes that I could have been there for the "goosebumps" here that day as we came as a nation ObamaLand.
March 26th, 2010
Dear Friends
This begins the exposition of an extended communication effort proffered by the N.C. Democrat Machine to my person. I am exposing it now because of how wierd it has all become in ObamaLand.
March 19th, 2010
The BS Report
When your favorite sports star says his contract negotiations are “not about the money”, or when ANY politician moves his/her lips. These are what I call BS moments.
March 18th, 2010
Why No Jobs?
The debt bubble is strangling each of us in a tightening economic noose that drives free men and women to their knees.
February 25th, 2010
An open letter to Sarah….Palin that is…
Publisher's Note: I suppose it would not be much of a stretch to suggest that our friend and frequent contributor, Mike Hayes, is not so much of a fan of the former Republican VP Candidate.
February 11th, 2010
A Modern Age Manifesto: Paradigm Shifts and the Push Forward
With the fall of the Soviet Union in the late 1980’s, the United States was left as the only superpower capable of wielding global influence.
February 11th, 2010





