Election Integrity
Local columnist Jimmy Reed writes that we have lots to be thankful for here at Thanksgiving, but one thing he’s not sure about is election integrity in light of some of the results he’s seen from this month’s elections. (November 20, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Gene Hays writes to comment that politicizing the Bible and two Christian leaders isn’t a good way to get votes, Martha Hitch writes to provide more information on the embassy attacks in Libya, Gary G. Carter writes to stand with the Rev. Billy Graham, Lee Habeeb writes to say that the Electoral College offers a system that works well for small states and Peter Kondos writes to give his take on party politics and Tuesday’s election. (November 5, 2012, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Jim Propes writes to question the “biblical values” being touted – or not touted – by religious leaders who have endorsed people running for public office. (November 1, 2012, Page 4)
Mississippians and the voting booth
Editor Don Whitten writes about the voting habits of Mississippians, noting that voters in the Magnolia State turn out in a higher percentage than most of the country. (October 15, 2012, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Shannon Q. Harwell writes to point out the problems working poor in the community have with finding affordable and decent housing, LaVera Hodges writes to say that African Americans are making progress but are still being pushed back or out, and Ron Bartlett writes to say that if presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s Mormonism bothers you, it shouldn’t. (October 4, 2012, Page 4)
Must-see TV series begins tonight
The L-O-U community was really in touch with the presidential debates and election four years ago with the first of the three debates held here. Editor Don Whitten wonders if local citizens will be as involved and engaged this election, starting with watching tonight’s debate with a knowing eye. (October 3, 2012, Page 4)
Letter to the Editor
Peter Kondos writes in support of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and urges Republicans to pay attention to facts and not polls. (October 3, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Jim Shollenberger writes to say that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s comments immediately following the crisis in Libya were irresponsible and to disagree with columnist Rich Lowry’s support of Romney. (September 24, 2012, Page 4A)
There’s the truth and then there’s the truth
“The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” Can we or should we expect our politicians to follow those guidelines? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at that question in light of presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s recent comments about those who don’t pay any income tax. (September 19, 2012, Page 4)
Will ‘undecided’ voters keep an open mind?
Democrats and Republicans alike know there’s a certain percentage of voters who’ve already made up their mind about who they’ll vote for for president this fall. It’s the “undecided” voters, which Editor Don Whitten takes a look at, who’ll likely decide the election. (September 3, 2012, Page 4A)
