It did not take long for our nation’s enemies to learn that when former President Barack Obama warned certain actions would constitute crossing a “red line,” they had nothing about which to worry. “Red line” after “red line” was crossed with no consequences. That no longer is ...
To the editor: I’d like to say I’m not really sure what I witnessed at the April 6 county commissioners meeting, or why it occurred, but I do know the answers to both. Simply put, Steve Dunkle attempted to ruin what was an extremely important occasion for the Mifflin County Library and ...
We Americans do not have Crown Jewels such as those displayed in England and a few other countries. We have something much more valuable and much more beautiful: our national parks. No other nation has such a park system. Ours is so envied that it sometimes is described as “America’s ...
Terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, concern about Russia and strife in the Middle East are nothing new. Our grandparents and great-grandparents were all too familiar with them, starting on this date 100 years ago. It was on April 6, 1917 that the United States declared war on ...
To the editor: As a resident of Walker Township, a parent of Juniata High School graduates and a grandparent of elementary and Tuscarora Junior High School students, I have battled for a comparatively sound educational system for more than 30 years. I am aware of the undesirable condition of ...
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard, “You’re so lucky to work in a library. You get to read all day and your job is to check out books” I could make a substantial contribution to my favorite charity. Usually, I just laugh. When I have the time I might try to enlighten the ...
Susan Rice, who was among former President Barack Obama’s top aides, cannot be trusted. Her attempts to mislead the public over the 2012 terrorist attack that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, make that clear. So when Rice insists allegations the Obama White House spied on ...
To the editor: There is nothing sacred about “unearned” income in the form of capital gains or dividends and that income should be taxed at the same rate as “earned” income from labor or other work. During the Eisenhower administration, when the top federal income tax rate was 90 ...
To the editor: Mr. George Fisher, in his March 31 letter to The Sentinel, is ready to impeach Donald Trump. Why? Because Trump lies and because “17 intelligence agencies” say he conspired with Russia to influence the election. Yes, lying has been considered grounds for impeachment (let ...
Certain expensive government programs, such as Social Security and Medicare, often are referred to as “entitlements.” That is because many Americans view them as virtual rights. Unfortunately, the list of entitlements has grown beyond what taxpayers can sustain. This week, we learned ...