THE KEYS TO ECONOMIC EXPANSION IN LOUISIANA In a few short weeks, our Legislature will begin to grapple with confecting a very difficult budget. The easiest way to take the pain out of tough budget decisions is to grow the revenues needed to...
WHY NOT? The evolution of post-secondary education in Louisiana emulates neither efficiency nor logic. After World War II, other states began to create community college systems to provide technical tra...
A Tale of Two Americas For two years now, President Obama and his Administration have held office, and anyone who takes a serious and comprehensive look at our Country and the World, will have one of two possible reacti...
Is Democracy Viable?
Those who see hope in the Middle East uprisings seem to assume that they will lead in the direction of freedom or democracy. There is already talk about the "liberation" of Egypt, even though ...
Helping Others
We all depend on others. Everyone is happy to receive help when they are in need. But far fewer people are ready to offer help. Helping others is one of the best ways to help yourself. As...
PROP B – MISSOURI’S DOG FIGHT
Last fall the animal rights groups put Proposition 2 on the ballot in Missouri. The bill was written to reduce the number of breeding kennels that produce usually purebred puppies for pet stores. ...
Spring Forward, Fall Back Spring forward, fall back, it’s all a little confusing if you ask me. Twice a year we have to change the clocks either backward or forward. Sunday March 13, 2011, we will spring forward one hour....
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Fire Chief Elvin Michaud Jr.Vermilion Today.Com
ON WISCONSIN! Irony is not lost on history. In 1959 in Madison, Wisconsin, a group of union organizers formed the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the first public employee...
Absolute power that corrupts absolutely Absolute power that corrupts absolutely
During WWI, there was a song titled “How ‘Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Down on the Farm (After They’ve Seen Paree?)” A version of that song may be playing in the Midd...
The Prodigal Son Returns! This past weekend, I was thrilled by a long overdue visit from my eldest son. It had been almost a year since we last sat together, and in preparation for a move to Oregon, he had come home to touc...
12-year-olds now want own cell phones The big discussion around my house these days is my 12-year-old son trying to convince his parents that he needs a cell phone.
The discussions have gotten heated because my 12 year old, who thinks...
Guilt
Guilt is a powerful force. It compels you to act contrary to your own desires. When your conduct is influenced by guilt, you are either driven by your perception of what someone else will think o...
