All three branches of government are making things worse
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So what was sown by these U.S. Supreme Court decisions that we may as a nation harvest? The one thing we know is that there will be more lawsuits and more uncertainty. Continue Reading
The less-than-sweet smell of sewage
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Here is an easy one: Everyone who wants to live next to a sewage plant, raise your hand. Continue Reading
Time to fire the political fire managers
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Perhaps the Lincoln National Forest should be taken over by the State of New Mexico. If the federal managers of these resources cannot effectively manage these resources, then a different group is needed. Continue Reading
Anyone but me on the ballot
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The only fear I have concerning elections is that I might surrender my good sense and run for political office, any office. Continue Reading
A possible slide toward one-branch government
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The only branch taking charge of things is the executive branch. It is hard to say with the judicial branch because we do not see their actions as easily, but for sure Congress has lost all of its power and does not realize this fact. Continue Reading
In a wilderness of political wilderness designations
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There are plenty of nature-centric places in New Mexico to preserve, but not to exclude human entry. Preserve the nature-centric areas of New Mexico for all Americans but make sure all Americans can enjoy those areas. Continue Reading
An effective incentive for graduation
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If the educational leaders in New Mexico really want kids to graduate they should aim the incentives on graduation. How about a graduation lottery? Continue Reading
City gives green light to red-light tyranny
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The City of Las Cruces last week decided tyranny was in order. Those who do not pay red-light camera fines will find their water and natural gas turned off. It is time for the State of New Mexico to take over the city management. Continue Reading
Getting worse before getting better, if ever
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Trying to improve education is quite slippery since it depends on what you mean by success when you are looking to find it in the schools. It is very different for political leaders than for citizens. Continue Reading
Issues of water and slaughter go hand in hand
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This protracted drought and lack of water for farmers directly caused something the newspapers recently covered: the appearance of horse maltreatment and a plan for a horse slaughterhouse in Roswell. Continue Reading
Tragedy stalks the bold young men
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Rest in peace, Trayvon. It was not racial; it was just a bold young men moment, a tragedy. This is neither the first nor the last time young men will die needlessly. Continue Reading
Fairness, opposed to winning the lottery
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Lotteries exist to make winners and losers. Governments cannot talk about fairness and income redistribution while they run lotteries. Continue Reading
Oh those Econ 101 deniers
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It is important to count the major ways our government is a factor in the pump price of fuel. Continue Reading
The new political fact of distraction
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I am quite taken by the fact that facts no longer seem to be in vogue in our society. Continue Reading
Starting a group to restore kindergarten
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We no longer treat young students just entering our schools humanely. Kindergarten students are treated inappropriately for their age. Continue Reading