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Tribune-Star publisher serves day as middle school principal
A horn sounded and the stampede began. You would think I was part of the running of the bulls or something, but, no, it was the typical beginning to a day at middle school.
Reader's Forum: Nov. 20, 2009
• Marijuana use as hurtful as it is helpful
TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: A common-sense approach to recent health news
This week’s news about new recommendations concerning screening for breast cancer sent shock waves of concern, confusion and apprehension through a population that has grown accustomed to the practice of routine mammograms for women over 40. The study by medical experts found that those routine mammograms really aren’t warranted for the majority of women until age 50 and recommended such.
MARK BENNETT: Perhaps today is the day folks will put their smokes away
Two images pop into my mind when smoking gets mentioned. One makes me grin slightly and shake my head. The other still tugs at me years later, and makes me remember a two-word promise.
Readers' Forum: Nov. 19, 2009
• Church message of intolerance is offensive
• Bill may be flawed, but time has come
• Fort Hood suspect should’ve been watched
Readers' Forum: Nov. 18, 2009
• Using hookah as dangerous as smoking cigs
• Motorcyclists raise $10,000 for charitable clinic
• Thanks to media, customers for summer support
• Public option offers consumers needed choice
STEPHANIE SALTER: Friends don’t let friends commit felony hyperbole
Ever since I read “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift, I have been an admirer of well-crafted satire, sarcasm and irony. Been known to use the persuasive little devils myself on occasion.
STEPHANIE SALTER: Remembering a man who soared high and proud
My friend Bob Cameron died this past week. Among the many things I learned from our friendship was to never again hear that someone really old has passed, then respond with a shallow, “Oh, well, sounds like he had a good, long run. I guess it was time.”
Readers' Forum: Nov. 16, 2009
• Photo captured boy’s respect for fallen soldier
• Contacting elected representative rather difficult
• Patriot Brigade finished sixth in Midstates event
TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: Lax law and unlimited gifts
It was the party of the year, and, thanks to telecommunications giant AT&T, state Rep. Trent Van Haaften was there. On Jan. 19, the night before Barack Obama was sworn in as president, AT&T paid more than $1,600 for the state legislator and his wife to attend the Indiana Inaugural Ball in Washington.
FLASHPOINT: Political leaders want to see changes in ethics laws
I know it is tempting to portray the Indiana General Assembly as having a deaf ear toward ethical behavior, but I find such opinions do not match the commitment that the men and women in the Indiana House and Senate have toward meeting the public’s trust.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Appearance of corruption a strong incentive for reform
Today, and for the following two days, Tribune-Star readers are being treated to a remarkable series of editorials and essays produced by the Indianapolis Star.
Readers' Forum: Nov. 14, 2009
• Workshop helps hone student performing skills
• Hospice care comforted Dad during final days
• Newcomers Club planning celebration
Readers' Forum: Nov. 13, 2009
• Cover everyone to benefit us all in the long run
• Everyone should have access to same health care
• Swope Museum chief an asset to community
• Thanks for taking stand on health care
TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: Solemn pride in Griffin’s heroism
No gesture of thanks can adequately repay a sacrificed life. Remembering is the best a community and a nation can do. Terre Haute observed Veterans Day 2009 in a fitting, proper way. The expressions of gratitude for a fallen hometown soldier — U.S. Army Sgt. Dale Griffin.
Readers' Forum: Nov. 12, 2009
• Memorial fund will help at time of sudden need
MARK BENNETT: Lunsford’s new tome an example of penning a book and hitting nothing but net
Mike Lunsford writes like Pete Maravich shot jumpers. Sometimes, he makes the literary craft seem so simple, effortless, such as a short bankshot, flowing fluidly off the Pistol’s right fingertips.
TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: A day for America to reflect, honor and hope
Today, the nation pauses and hopes for the best on a sobering, complex Veterans Day 2009.
STEPHANIE SALTER: Advice for birthdays big and small: Celebration time — come on!
As best I can remember, I have never dreaded a single birthday — and never really understood the popular inclination to do so.
Readers' Forum: Nov. 11, 2009
• How much time should it take to make a decision?
• Obama should not escalate war in Afghanistan
• Task Force 41 sends prayers to Griffin family
Reader's Forum: Nov. 10, 2009
• Thank you for standing up to lobbyists
• Health care debaters miss main point
• Thanks for voting for bill that will benefit the people
• House ignores will of constituents
Readers' Forum: Nov. 8, 2009
• Thank you for successful Pioneer Days
• Don’t believe pot propaganda
STEPHANIE SALTER: Brad Ellsworth ends the week back inside pro-lifers’ circle
Think antiabortion rights politics is simple? Take a look at the week Rep. Brad Ellsworth had.
TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: Escalation of Afghan war is no decision to be made in haste
Partisan politics aside, it is understandable that many people in this nation are anxious for President Barack Obama to make a sweeping decision about U.S. engagement in Afghanistan.
MARK BENNETT: 2010’s economic forecast signals less uneasiness, modestly better times
In a pivotal scene in the film “Field of Dreams,” Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella feels unfairly excluded from the fun.
Readers' forum: Nov. 8, 2009
We must remain united behind our troops
I am only one of many folks in Terre Haute who share the despair being felt by the tragedy that has hit the Gene Griffin family.
FLASHPOINT: Independent voice needed to bridge gap between parties
A wise man once warned, “The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.”
— George Washington, Founding Father, USA
Readers' forum: Nov. 7, 2009
• Lawmakers should walk in our shoes
• Re-creation of radio show nice alternative
Flashpoint: Reality a bitter pill for free-marketers to swallow
The Indianapolis Colts could reach the goal of winning all their football games if it were not for the annoying interference of referees, rules and regulations, unnecessary markers and arbitrary boundaries, those unfair and confounding limits on the number of players the Colts may put on the field at any given time, etc.
In recent columns for the Tribune-Star, Arthur Foulkes, (Oct. 16), and Craig Ladwig, (Oct. 11), again make their case for free-market-and-nothing-but-free-market capitalism.

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