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Opinion September 18, 2009  RSS feed
From Congressman James Clyburn
      This afternoon (September 15) the House will consider a resolution disapproving of the conduct by Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-2) during the joint session of Congress, September 9, 2009. Congressman Wilson's outburst was a breach of decorum and brought discredit to the House of Representatives.
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Stop the bickering and get on with the real issues
      Dear Mr. President I am writing you out of deep concern regarding the ongoing political effort orchestrated by your fellow Democrats in Congress to censure Congressman Joe Wilson. While we may strongly disagree on the issue of health care, I am confident we can agree on the importance of an honest debate and the need to remain focused on the task at hand.
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From SC GOP Chairman Karen Floyd
      The fact that Democrats are still seeking to attack Rep. Wilson days after he apologized for his outburst goes to show that their action today is about nothing more than politics.
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Thanks, Mayor Coble
      Mayor Bob's incredibly positive impact...his fingerprints ...are evident all over Columbia. No Columbia Mayor has had a greater impact. The list is too long for a comment box. I'm proud to call Mayor Bob a friend. I think he made a very wise decision for all the right reasons.
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It's not a criticism; It's an observation
Getting a new razor
      My electric razor is on its last legs, and I'm not looking forward to finding a new one. I have an obsolete Remington with about 240,000 miles that's been cutting stubble on my face for nearly six years. I learned a long time ago I wasn't man enough to handle a safety razor every day; not even one of those with five titanium blades and the lubrication strip.
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Thirty- something speaks
Three deaths in three days
      Last week was a weird week for me in the animal department. It started Tuesday when I received a slightly frantic call from my wife. She was speaking the way she does when our kids are nearby, and she doesn't want them to hear what she's about to say.
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Cease fire in the neighborhood
      A 48- year- old guy we'll call Uncle Harry is a history buff. He restores and builds replicas of antique firearms. His hobby includes pistols, rifles, and even cannons. Sometimes he shoots these vintage weapons, all in the interest of history.
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Police headquarters move, a win- win for everyone
      The Melrose Heights Neighborhood Association met on Monday September 14. Steve Gant, the interim city manager, spoke on the recent move of the South Region Police Headquarters. The headquarters, recently located at the corner of Millwood Avenue and Gervais Street, is now located at the corner of Devine Street and Hilton Street in Five Points.
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