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College Education Costs vs. Current Wages 

College Education Costs vs. Current Wages 

Student Loans have been in the national news since King-err- President Obama just bypassed congress and issued another executive fiat; this time reducing student loan payments. It…

What’s good for the goose…

What’s good for the goose…

If it is wrong- it is wrong.  If it is wrong for me it is wrong for you. If it is wrong for you it is wrong…

Great News:   Seattle votes to raise minimum wage to $15.00

Great News:   Seattle votes to raise minimum wage to $15.00

Don’t get too excited. I am still opposed to most Government interference in the lives and businesses of Americans.  BUT Seattle raising their minimum wage will answer…

Crisis of the Day?

Crisis of the Day?

The latest news is if you want to visit Jamestown, you only have 88 more years before it may be under the ocean. According to some scientists,…

Mob Rule and Prejudice

Mob Rule and Prejudice

The mob demands blood. Throw some Christians to the lions in the coliseum. He’s different from us. Stone him, crucify him. Call in the peasants with their…

Fraud in Education

Fraud in Education

Many years ago, I was employed as a Job Placement Counselor with the responsibility of helping the handicapped find suitable employment. At one business, the owner offered…

Ethics in government

Ethics in government

In the aftermath of the great Bob McDonnell scandal, our elected officials are spending hours and days discussing ethics reform. They are making it more complicated than…

Squandering our Inheritance

Squandering our Inheritance

Our ancestors who built this great country were willing to sacrifice for our country and for future generations. It seems OUR generation’s greatest goal is to destroy…

Kudos

Kudos

On most weeks this editorial column grumbles about various Federal, State and local government issues. I believe the purpose of government is to serve NOT control the…

Cunningham’s Castle

Cunningham’s Castle

Correction: Several weeks ago I stated Judges have the authority to force counties to build new courthouses. I was incorrect. Judges HAD the authority but Virginia legislators…