Opinion Columns

More stimulus on the way

BY JIM KUHNHENN, ASSOCIATED PRESS

For months he had warned it was coming but that didn't ease the political shockwaves for President Barack Obama when unemployment topped 10 percent. A year after his election Obama finds it increasingly difficult to blame the sour economy on George... Full story

Hate crimes bill protects free speech

BY CHARLES C. HAYNES, GUEST COLUMNIST

After years of heated debate, the Congress has approved and President Obama has signed a law that expands federal hate-crimes statutes to include sexual orientation and gender identity.Last-ditch efforts by many conservative Christian groups this... Full story

It takes courage to help victim

BY MIKE SHELTON, GUEST COLUMNIST

A few weeks ago we heard about the case of Darien Tucker, beaten to death by gangs in Chicago while dozens stood by and did nothing. Now, comes the case of a 15-year-old girl in Richmond, Calif., who was gang-raped outside her high school homecoming... Full story

Deep water port in Mexico again may impact Yuma

BY TERRY ROSS, NEWS AND INFORMATION CENTER DIRECTOR

The announcement that plans for a new major deep water port in Mexico have been renewed is bound to stir controversy locally if the project actually materializes.While the port is a long way from us, it is possible the Yuma area could be closely... Full story

Current health care system unsustainable

BY TERRY ROSS, NEWS AND INFORMATION CENTER DIRECTOR

Many Americans will soon be getting some bad news about health care coverage.No, I'm not thinking about failure to pass health care reform - or passing it, depending on your viewpoint of this controversial issue that has divided the nation.No, I'm... Full story

Anti-Obama folks hypocritical about the government

BY TIBOR R. MACHAN, THE FREEDOM WAY

A recent exchange between Michael Moore, the filmmaker, and Sean Hannity, the increasingly famous commentator at Fox TV-News, went surprisingly well, considering how both men are widely seen as unrestrained hotheads.Instead of bad-mouthing each... Full story

Time for Afghanistan decision

BY MICHAEL REAGAN

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, President Obama's personal choice to lead U.S. and coalition forces and operations in Afghanistan, has officially made a request for between 30,000 and 40,000 additional troops. He asserts that without this troop infusion,... Full story

Is downtown input valued?

BY MIKE SHELTON

In my experience based on nearly 11 years in the Yuma city administration in the past, the city staff usually does an exemplary job of gathering public input and making good use of it. That's why the content of the Yuma Sun article headlined... Full story

Protecting local bases important for community

BY TERRY ROSS, SUN NEWS AND INFORMATION CENTER DIRECTOR

A campaign in Phoenix to bring the next generation of military aircraft to Luke Air Force Base puts a spotlight on the importance of Yuma's city and county officials continuing to take an active role in protecting and promoting our two military... Full story

Property rights just like other human rights

BY TIBOR R. MACHAN, THE FREEDOM WAY

A sad confusion that has once again made its way into general circulation is that the right to private property is a mere invention designed to legitimize greed and obscene riches.Actually, this is like claiming that the right to life is a mere... Full story

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