Do you need to be named a king to function as a king? It appears to me that the power bases for kings and crime lords are very similar. Both function by believing and acting on the working principle that they are the supreme authority, and have a right to power and wealth that can be obtained ...

Legislators who do not vote for proof of citizenship and photo I.D. in order to vote in our elections are an obvious threat to democracy. Legislators who say it isn’t fair to blacks are racist, not fair to women, chauvinistic bigots. It suggests that blacks and women are not smart enough or ...

I read with interest the recent letter written by a Vietnam veteran. First of all, I want to thank him and all military, past and present, who have served our country with might and valor. Thank you, sir! As far as the bumper stickers on his car, that’s his right. He has the freedom of ...

My name is Robert (Bob) Simon and I am one of the individuals who started the recall of the Dickinson County commissioners. It is my understanding that a photo of two of the three bumpers stickers on my automobile has been posted on the internet. One of these bumper stickers says, “The ...

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the Dickinson County Fair Board's recent decision to tear down the historic concessions building at the fairgrounds rather than pursue repairs, using available marijuana tax revenue and community donations. This fair building is more than wood ...