Opinion & Editorial

YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

In poor taste To the Editor: The latest stunt of our Republican presidential candidate is true to form. He went to “honor” those he has apparently derided in the past as “suckers” and “losers.” These are the unfortunates whose life was cut short in their military service to the nation.

From the Desk of Phil Hudgins: Stunt double for ‘The Rock’ has a soft side

It seems appropriate that the popular American Ninja Warrior is showing on television when Myles Humphus telephones me. Humphus is not a Ninja, but he’s certainly a warrior. He could pass for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the actor. In fact, he has passed for Johnson, many times over the last 11 years.

Paul’s Perspective: So you’re stopping?

This isn’t going to be a particularly interesting or engaging article. Actually, it’s more of a public awareness infomercial based on my observations of driving throughout White County. OK, here goes.

YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The depths of depravity To the Editor: My wife walked in one morning last week and said, “You will not believe what the DNC has done now.”  I have to admit I was not expecting what she told me.

Love Thy Neighbor: The opportunity for joy

There’s an odd prejudice against joy that some people develop as they age. But jubilation isn’t the exclusive province of the young. After all, who looks at misery and grief and says: That’s what I want when I grow up?

A View from Yonah: Cunningham’s Foxfire fiasco

One place my pet pig, Cunningham, has been itching to see is that Foxfire Museum up by Mountain City.

YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks for first responders, prayers To the Editor: I recently submitted a story to White County News about my farm accident when a piece of equipment broke loose and pinned my leg to the tractor tire.

From the Desk of Phil Hudgins: If I were running for president, you’d want to know about my boyhood

When I was a little guy, I would lie on my back in the yard and look up at the clouds or the trees, searching for an answer to the question of the day. God, do you want me to start raising worms now so that when I open my bait shop, I’ll be ready?

Paul’s Perspective: Big Lou

Targeted marketing is an ingenious way to get your message or pitch to a clearly defined audience. It’s most effective when the advertiser convinces their targeted audience that they are being spoken to individually – as if the pitch was written specifically for your needs or desires.

YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

France should be ashamed To the Editor: France should be ashamed of their theatrical performance in the opening of the Olympic games. News commentators reported it as the “Last Supper.” Most people saw this apparent depiction of the “Last Supper” as a sick insulting parody.