Regarding "Public payroll becomes unfair load" (Our Opinion, June 28) and "Step into their uniform" (Letters, July 1): We all have the ability to choose our occupation. We know what the compensation, hazards and risks will be. ...more

July 4, 2009

I agree with DeCaris Jones' letter on one point only, that he doesn't claim to be the "sharpest tool in the shed." ...more

May 29, 2009

In about 30 minutes, more than 200 Jesuit High students received a sobering yet hopeful speech on the economy and its future. ...more

February 18, 2009

To the voters for Hernando County commissioners, please let me remind you of some of the past actions of your current commissioners, who, once again, would like everything to remain status quo and retain their undeserving high salaries for their part-time positions. ...more

October 28, 2008

Lightning rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will provide a weekly diary to share his journey with Tribune readers. ...more

October 12, 2008

Many things have gone wrong for Navy Senior Chief Tommy Gura while disarming nearly 200 improvised explosive devices in Iraq. He's been shot at and targeted for mortar attacks. His robots have blown up and he's lost communication to call for backup. ...more

August 30, 2008

I only wish I were experiencing a similar percentage drop in wages-revenue as compared to the losses the county and our government is experiencing. Perhaps my losses are attributed to the decline in construction as well as the real estate market or is it the expensive fuel and rising grocery bill? I may also be over taxed with the real estate since you are hard pressed to sell it even at appraised value. Real estate used to be an asset, now it is a trap. Whatever the driving force is behind the ailing economy, the government has not even come close to feeling the crunch that the small business owners and labor force are enduring. I wonder what the future holds and what the economic gurus will label this economic era. ...more

June 9, 2008

Regarding "Housing Manager Criticized" (Metro, Feb. 21): First, I love the county I reside in; I admire our county government, including Sheriff Gee and the services available and provided. ...more

February 24, 2008

Editor: Bill Clark's response to John Mooney's letter to the editor on Dec. 29 clearly demonstrates why the defenders of creationism and intelligent design must be kept at bay in the field of public education. ...more

February 12, 2008

It always amazes me how right wingers respond when presented with facts. It is obvious they can't accept facts because facts disturb their little comfort zone, which the neo-con, globalist controlled corporate media has built for them. They like to dismiss facts as "volatile diatribe" or "violent cacophony" or worse. The person presenting the facts is immediately labeled a radical, liberal, angry hate-monger. For your enlightenment, Mr. Gallagher, here are some facts. I am a Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Eisenhower-type Republican and no one is more true conservative than I. I also find it disgusting that you feel free to define my objectives with respect to my military career, when you don't even know me. Here are some more facts sir: ...more

January 19, 2008