http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:14:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325181530.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325181530.html “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me.” Although most of us have repeated that childhood chant, we know from experience — and legislation and court rulings — that words sometimes can harm. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_326184229.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_326184229.html Paul Wellstone, late senator from Minnesota and advocate for public funding of campaigns, often asserted that campaigns and elections are owned by those who pay for them. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:30:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_326183457.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_326183457.html • It’s time to get Americans out of Afghanistan• Take today to thank a soldier• Farming plays vital role in the economy Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325215648.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325215648.html Earlier this month I spent some quality time in contemplation in a retreat house at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Part of the stay included attending late-morning Mass on weekdays with the Sisters of Providence in the chapel of Owens Hall. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325180545.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325180545.html Surreal is an overused word. So few moments in life actually live up to its definition. Your first fistfight. Climbing out of a storm cellar after a tornado. And shopping on Black Friday. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:03:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325180339.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325180339.html Legislation further enhancing ethics in state government will be among proposals authored and considered by state senators during the upcoming 2010 Indiana General Assembly session. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:01:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325180208.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325180208.html A CBS News poll of adults taken in early October asked: “Which of these comes closest to your view? Abortion should be generally available to those who want it. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325175859.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_325175859.html • Heartfelt thanks to — and from — Afghanistan• Tired and offended by the ‘politically correct’ • Explanation of where intolerance really exists• Christians have no need to offend with messages• Medicare should be made available to all Americans• Article shared insight into war through vet’s eyes• Good luck with ‘hope and change’• Ellsworth didn’t think when he voted for HC• Grandparents’ program a success at Davis Park Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_323211103.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_323211103.html 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_324171158.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_324171158.html • Know what is going on in your neighborhood• Thank you for great turnout for veterans• Harrop on the money; hijinks in Clay County Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:24:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_323212723.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_323212723.html 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. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:13:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_323211438.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_323211438.html • Marijuana use as hurtful as it is helpful Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_322211758.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_322211758.html 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. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:35:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_322173542.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_322173542.html Milestones, big and small, are measures of progress for downtown Terre Haute. As it stands, last week’s milestone — the dedication of a new federal building on the downtown district’s eastern border — was a big one. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_322173430.html http://www.clintonherald.com/tribstar/opinion/local_story_322173430.html • Church message of intolerance is offensive• Bill may be flawed, but time has come• Fort Hood suspect should’ve been watched