News Tribune Opinion
Your Opinion: Citizens caught in crossfire of political war
There is a war in the United States: The War In Politics.
Your Opinion: No urgency needed on center contract
The City of Jefferson has been talking about a conference center for perhaps half a century.
Our Opinion: Missourians escape added fees, taxes
A major theme of the legislative session that ended Friday was a reluctance to add to the financial burden of Missourians.
Our Opinion: Secondary offense; primary precaution
Why do we resist being told what to do, even when we know it’s good for us?
Your Opinion: Driven by pets to distraction
This is not a case of how cute is that doggie in the window story but how dangerous for the driver to have a dog sitting in the front seat mobilizing more attention from the driver than necessary.
Your Opinion: Evaluations designed to protect public
The AP news article published May 10 “Missouri House defeats evaluations for principals” shouldn’t surprise me.
Your Opinion: Humane action not an either/or proposition
In response to the letter titled “Misplaced Focus on Ethical Treatment” of which most of what was said was, in my humble opinion, points well noted; however, I would like to speak up on behalf of all those who love animals and support their welfare.
Our Opinion: Numbers, not words, tell city budget story
Jefferson City’s budget forecast is quantified gloom.
Perspective: Foster care deserves continuous attention
The month of May is National Foster Care Month which provides a great opportunity to spread awareness not only about foster care but also adoptions.
Our Opinion: Veterans courts advance as session closes
News Tribune editorial
A proposal to establish veterans courts is worthy legislation approved by lawmakers and advanced to the governor before the session ended Friday.
Our Opinion: A plane example of micro-management
Is the Missouri Legislature trying to get its pictures in the dictionary under the definition for micro-management?
Your Opinion: Disgusted by sexist military
It was with disgust that I heard the recent news stories of the Department of Defense’s continued failure to address the issue of sexual assault in the military.
Your Opinion: Ignore rhetoric; defeat ISRS
Very recently I decided to ease up on my viewpoints regarding the ISRS fiasco, but the May 10 opinion letters extolling us on the need to pass SB207 negated that decision.
Your Opinion: Security must trump theatrics
On July, 20 2012, I saw the midnight premier of “The Dark Knight Rises.”
Our Opinion: Inconsistency on tax credits
Consistency is a virtue guided by principle, another virtue.
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