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On May 8, 2012, North Carolinians will have the opportunity to vote FOR the Marriage Protection Amendment, an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
On May 8, 2012, North Carolinians will have the opportunity to vote FOR the Marriage Protection Amendment, an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
 
The eleventh hour has passed, and we have reached critical mass regarding the continuance of Liberty. The time for sitting idly by and watching the show has come and gone, we must now all become players in the game.
The eleventh hour has passed, and we have reached critical mass regarding the continuance of Liberty. The time for sitting idly by and watching the show has come and gone, we must now all become players in the game.
 
Okay, we've established that no one wants to pay higher taxes for anything - on income; for goods or services; on capital gains; on estates; and most especially for motor fuel.
Okay, we've established that no one wants to pay higher taxes for anything - on income; for goods or services; on capital gains; on estates; and most especially for motor fuel.
 
Seventy years ago, Americans were recovering from Pearl Harbor and were galvanized to fight for freedom.
Seventy years ago, Americans were recovering from Pearl Harbor and were galvanized to fight for freedom.
 
We are imbedding corporate beggars in our community.
 
Yet he didn't offer thanks to those bravest of settlers who risked it all, including harsh stormy seas, unknown new lands and hostile inhabitants, all in order to establish a colony where they could worship and honor God as they believed they had the natural right to.
Yet he didn't offer thanks to those bravest of settlers who risked it all, including harsh stormy seas, unknown new lands and hostile inhabitants, all in order to establish a colony where they could worship and honor God as they believed they had the natural right to.
 
Yesterday the famed 101st Airborne returned home to Fort Campbell Ky to a well deserved homecoming with their families after a year of combat in Afghanistan.
Yesterday the famed 101st Airborne returned home to Fort Campbell Ky to a well deserved homecoming with their families after a year of combat in Afghanistan.
 
As my life progresses, I am more concerned with the way my country is lacking in unity.

Unity

 
As my life progresses, I am more concerned with the way my country is lacking in unity.
 
Just add a "federal mandate" (aka TOO MUCH GOVERNMENT) to leave EVERY child behind
Just add a "federal mandate" (aka TOO MUCH GOVERNMENT) to leave EVERY child behind
 
I have come across a copy of an e mail which appears to have been sent to the members of the EDC and Committee of 100. It is dated June 17, 2011 and represents itself to be a prep sheet sent on the authority of the Executive Director of the EDC and the Chairwoman of the EDC to rehearse supporters.
I have come across a copy of an e mail which appears to have been sent to the members of the EDC and Committee of 100. It is dated June 17, 2011 and represents itself to be a prep sheet sent on the authority of the Executive Director of the EDC and the Chairwoman of the EDC to rehearse supporters.
 
I am a combat Veteran with two tours in Vietnam and am amazed that what 58 thousand of my friends and fellow comrades demonstrated with their sacrifice has not educated the elected elite one whit. Why are we in Afghanistan?
I am a combat Veteran with two tours in Vietnam and am amazed that what 58 thousand of my friends and fellow comrades demonstrated with their sacrifice has not educated the elected elite one whit. Why are we in Afghanistan?
 
At last night's open forum on the budget, the Carver spokesman stated that his firm had benefited from the grants Carver had received with EDC's assistance.
At last night's open forum on the budget, the Carver spokesman stated that his firm had benefited from the grants Carver had received with EDC's assistance.
 
During the opening of its coverage of the US Open this past weekend, NBC used the opportunity to make a political statement. It decided to edit the Pledge of Allegiance, taking out the phrase "Under God" (and also the word "indivisible").
During the opening of its coverage of the US Open this past weekend, NBC used the opportunity to make a political statement. It decided to edit the Pledge of Allegiance, taking out the phrase "Under God" (and also the word "indivisible").
 
We have heard a lot of assumptions about the anticipation of economic growth, and we have heard how perplexed our budget planners are about unanticipated declines.
We have heard a lot of assumptions about the anticipation of economic growth, and we have heard how perplexed our budget planners are about unanticipated declines.
 
In the present economy all of us should acknowledge that budget cutting is necessary. We can't afford the proposed 2011-2012 budget. You have done straw voting and made miniscule changes.
In the present economy all of us should acknowledge that budget cutting is necessary. We can't afford the proposed 2011-2012 budget. You have done straw voting and made miniscule changes.
 
Meanwhile, the EDC is a tax payer financed commission competing in land sales with its tax paying neighbors, and vainly trying to rent space in competition with other landlords while neglecting to write a single grant for three and one half years.
Meanwhile, the EDC is a tax payer financed commission competing in land sales with its tax paying neighbors, and vainly trying to rent space in competition with other landlords while neglecting to write a single grant for three and one half years.
 
The Economic Development Commission's budget and the Industrial Parks have combined to remove $8,494,000 from the available cash balances of Beaufort County government since 2002.
The Economic Development Commission's budget and the Industrial Parks have combined to remove $8,494,000 from the available cash balances of Beaufort County government since 2002.
 
Another "Dear Commissioner" letter from Warren Smith is worth publishing again.
 
Having recently attended a Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting where county manager Paul Spruill presented the budget for the next fiscal year, I came away with more questions than answers.
Having recently attended a Beaufort County Board of Commissioners meeting where county manager Paul Spruill presented the budget for the next fiscal year, I came away with more questions than answers.
 
Ashley Woolard, former candidate for U.S. House, has a frank conversation with Republican Beaufort County Commissioners.
 
I'm writing in response to Ms. Winborne's letter which recklessly attacks the Tea Party and the GOP.
I'm writing in response to Ms. Winborne's letter which recklessly attacks the Tea Party and the GOP.
 
What is the Sunshine Law? Every State has a Sunshine Law that provides public access to public records, public meeting minutes, and open meetings.
What is the Sunshine Law? Every State has a Sunshine Law that provides public access to public records, public meeting minutes, and open meetings.
 
Why is it when most politicians are faced with financial problems their first instinct is to covet other peoples' money?
 
Please remember that "non profit" never implies a lack of financial self interest or a failure to be motivated by the bottom line. UHS is not the "white knight" its supporters suppose
Please remember that "non profit" never implies a lack of financial self interest or a failure to be motivated by the bottom line. UHS is not the "white knight" its supporters suppose
 
It seems that the Mainstream media suddenly woke up and determined that Palin should go away and Michelle Bachman should be muted.
It seems that the Mainstream media suddenly woke up and determined that Palin should go away and Michelle Bachman should be muted.
 
Those who complied with N C General Statute 131E-13 are to be commended. They likely prevented a challenge to the contract with UHS being brought.
Those who complied with N C General Statute 131E-13 are to be commended. They likely prevented a challenge to the contract with UHS being brought.
 
Businesses of all types are properly run every day and I am sure good self management is not beyond Beaufort Community Hospital's reach.
Businesses of all types are properly run every day and I am sure good self management is not beyond Beaufort Community Hospital's reach.
 
The Beaufort Observer asked Mr. Richardson to explain why he voted "no" and here is his response.
The Beaufort Observer asked Mr. Richardson to explain why he voted "no" and here is his response.
 
If UHS is not willing to bid we suggest those in favor of UHS provide them whatever inducement it would take to get them to do so.
If UHS is not willing to bid we suggest those in favor of UHS provide them whatever inducement it would take to get them to do so.
 
Your article insults my intelligence. You provide no evidence to support your "belief", yet you spout ignorant rhetoric.
Your article insults my intelligence. You provide no evidence to support your "belief", yet you spout ignorant rhetoric.
 
The following are comments made by Velma Hickman that will be spoken before the Beaufort County Commissioners on January 10, 2011.
The following are comments made by Velma Hickman that will be spoken before the Beaufort County Commissioners on January 10, 2011.
 
I want to commend the Washington Daily News for finally offering to print a balanced version of the hospital controversy. Unfortunately however, at this point in time that is not possible.
I want to commend the Washington Daily News for finally offering to print a balanced version of the hospital controversy. Unfortunately however, at this point in time that is not possible.
 
Good journalistic reporting is supposed to answer the six basic questions: Who, What, Where, When, How and Why.
Good journalistic reporting is supposed to answer the six basic questions: Who, What, Where, When, How and Why.
 
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Just a thought from the outside looking at this whole process of the take-over of the hospital: I wonder if it is rigged? Have you ever heard of The Hobson Choice?
Just a thought from the outside looking at this whole process of the take-over of the hospital: I wonder if it is rigged? Have you ever heard of The Hobson Choice?
 
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