http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/ Latest articles for the Opinion section at middletownjournal.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:40:04 GMT 2009-11-20T23:40:04Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/a-proud-sheriff-410674.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Regarding the crybaby caller about Sheriff (Richard) Jones: Way to go, Sheriff Jones. You are proud of your family, as well you should be. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:50:36 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/a-proud-sheriff-410674.html 2009-11-19T17:50:36Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/media-has-already-convicted-him-410665.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I have now seen firsthand what the media can do to a person, especially one running for an upcoming election. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:48:47 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/media-has-already-convicted-him-410665.html 2009-11-19T17:48:47Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/main-street-vs-wall-street-408678.html?cxtype=rss_opinion President (Barack) Obama turned down a career on Wall Street for a career on Main Street. Now he’s bailing out Wall Street and ignoring Main Street. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:49:11 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/main-street-vs-wall-street-408678.html 2009-11-18T17:49:11Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/this-is-not-the-america-i-know-408677.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I believe that H.R. 3962, the “Affordable Health Care For America Act,” is not for America. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:12 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/this-is-not-the-america-i-know-408677.html 2009-11-18T17:48:12Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/doing-good-for-the-community-406436.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I would like to give thanks to a local organization, the Miami Valley Four Wheelers. For the third year now, they did a Toys for Tots drive on Nov. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:30:16 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/doing-good-for-the-community-406436.html 2009-11-17T17:30:16Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/huge-gaping-hole-406397.html?cxtype=rss_opinion To John Boehner: You said you are “still trying to find the first American to talk to who’s in favor of the public option, other than a member of Congress or the administration.” Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:53 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/huge-gaping-hole-406397.html 2009-11-17T17:14:53Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/some-yard-advice-404580.html?cxtype=rss_opinion If you attach a mulching kit to your lawn mower, you never have to rake and bag leaves anymore. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:17:43 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/some-yard-advice-404580.html 2009-11-16T17:17:43Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/incredible-campaign-404597.html?cxtype=rss_opinion United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Middletown Area has raised $1,250,717. Our goal was to come together as a team, as a community, to raise the funds necessary to advance the common good, and to help support United Way’s work in creating the building blocks - education, income and health - for a better life for everyone throughout the Middletown area. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:15:48 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/incredible-campaign-404597.html 2009-11-16T17:15:48Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/no-faith-in-aarp-400854.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I’ve never had much faith in AARP, ever since a few years ago (when) they backed a bill to relieve companies that went belly up of all responsibility for their retirement plans. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:04:48 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/no-faith-in-aarp-400854.html 2009-11-13T20:04:48Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/feeding-children-our-priority--400763.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The current economic recession has affected everyone in our country, and Butler County is no exception. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:29:44 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/feeding-children-our-priority--400763.html 2009-11-13T19:29:44Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/boehners-gaffe-400762.html?cxtype=rss_opinion In 1972, while on active duty in the Navy, I was in the process of driving my fiancee from Michigan to my home in New Orleans, where she was going to stay with my parents until I came back home from Vietnam. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:28:49 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/boehners-gaffe-400762.html 2009-11-13T19:28:49Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/an-insatiable-urge-400761.html?cxtype=rss_opinion He has an insatiable urge for the spotlight and to get his name in the papers to extend his 15 minutes indefinitely. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:27:55 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/an-insatiable-urge-400761.html 2009-11-13T19:27:55Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/we-could-have-saved-some-money-400631.html?cxtype=rss_opinion The VIPs of our city and Butler County are at it again. I am not surprised. They were determined to tear down our old hospital and they did. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:13:59 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/we-could-have-saved-some-money-400631.html 2009-11-13T18:13:59Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/boehner-never-met-an-animal-protection-law-hes-liked-400606.html?cxtype=rss_opinion House Minority Leader John Boehner has one of the worst records on animal cruelty in the entire Congress. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:58:48 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/boehner-never-met-an-animal-protection-law-hes-liked-400606.html 2009-11-13T17:58:48Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/no-middfest-for-me-398403.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I guess the Middfest committee did not like Frank Frisch’s idea of having a Kentucky Middfest. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:59:40 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/no-middfest-for-me-398403.html 2009-11-12T17:59:40Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/the-incredible-value-of-libraries-398225.html?cxtype=rss_opinion We are thrilled that the communities of Franklin, Springboro, Carlisle and the surrounding townships said “yes” to the library levy issue that was on the ballot Nov. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:51:56 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/the-incredible-value-of-libraries-398225.html 2009-11-12T16:51:56Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/stop-your-complaining-396283.html?cxtype=rss_opinion To the caller complaining about how slow the leaf pickup is in Franklin: Be glad at least that they still do it - because Middletown doesn’t do it at all. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:24:30 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/stop-your-complaining-396283.html 2009-11-11T18:24:30Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/prejudiced-attitude-396265.html?cxtype=rss_opinion To the Sound Off caller regarding the Frank Frisch suggestion for Middfest: You say, stop being narrow-minded. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:21:56 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/prejudiced-attitude-396265.html 2009-11-11T18:21:56Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/blatantly-political-396280.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Responding to the comments in the Nov. 1 letter to the editor (“Many flaws”): Warren County’s justice system is flawed. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:20:22 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/blatantly-political-396280.html 2009-11-11T18:20:22Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/proud-of-the-middies-394556.html?cxtype=rss_opinion In my opinion, the Middletown Middies have brought some pride back to our city. I am super-proud of them. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:58:48 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/proud-of-the-middies-394556.html 2009-11-10T16:58:48Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/say-thanks-394554.html?cxtype=rss_opinion ... Many establishments are closed today as the country is urged to take time to pay our respects to our former and current servicemen and servicewomen. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:30 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/say-thanks-394554.html 2009-11-10T16:56:30Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/ultimate-sacrifice-394553.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Today we celebrate yet another Veterans Day. With more than 4,662 U.S. and coalition casualties, and an estimated 186,476 Iraqis dead, while another 350,000 Americans have been wounded, and possibly a million Iraqis - this day should be more than just another holiday. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:57:19 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/ultimate-sacrifice-394553.html 2009-11-10T16:57:19Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/get-them-off-the-streets-here-393013.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I hope all the naysayers are correct and now that Issue 3 is passed, gambling casinos do attract drugs and prostitution. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:52:35 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/get-them-off-the-streets-here-393013.html 2009-11-09T18:52:35Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/unprotected-from-a-variety-of-ills-393002.html?cxtype=rss_opinion Attending a law enforcement seminar, I was informed that the Chinese Mafia has relocated headquarters to Mexico because it is easier to smuggle drugs (specifically heroin) across our southern border than via traditional methods. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:48:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/unprotected-from-a-variety-of-ills-393002.html 2009-11-09T18:48:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/excellent-campaign-392999.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I would like to thank and congratulate Ami Earls and her committee for the excellent campaign they led to pass the Monroe school levy on Nov. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:46:42 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/excellent-campaign-392999.html 2009-11-09T18:46:42Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/what-about-the-buckeyes--389144.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I am looking in the Nov. 5 Middletown Journal and there’s all this coverage about Miami (University) football when they’ve only won one game and there’s not one bit of coverage in there about Ohio State. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:32:12 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/what-about-the-buckeyes--389144.html 2009-11-06T19:32:12Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/towne-casino-389118.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I’m in support of the Sound Off contributor who suggested transforming the Towne Mall into a casino. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:12:58 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/towne-casino-389118.html 2009-11-06T19:12:58Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/we-should-be-changing-our-curriculums-389097.html?cxtype=rss_opinion It is very interesting to hear the cries of protest coming from the wealthy school districts about the unfairness of the annual indicator and how it is unfairly ranking their school districts. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:09:44 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/we-should-be-changing-our-curriculums-389097.html 2009-11-06T19:09:44Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/don-t-categorize-me-388655.html?cxtype=rss_opinion In regard to the cover story on Nov. 2, “Genre fans, crimes linked”: ... I myself listen to death metal and heavy metal like that, which does have very violent and evil content; but I myself am not. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:43 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/don-t-categorize-me-388655.html 2009-11-06T15:49:43Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/where-is-the-respect--386945.html?cxtype=rss_opinion I am writing to you regarding the condition of Pioneer Cemetery in Middletown. During this past summer, when my father was being cared for by hospice, I visited Pioneer Cemetery to see where my father would be buried. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:20 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/opinion/where-is-the-respect--386945.html 2009-11-05T17:09:20Z