Opinion

Structure always needed in society

By Tibor Machan: Freedom New Mexico columnist

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It has been my experience that people who take politics seriously tend to want to have their idea of a good or just system of laws fully implemented. Yet these people aren’t ignorant about the poor prospects of achieving their goal. Unless a... Full story

Conflicted over modern technology

By Karl Terry: PNT columnist

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At times I’m a little conflicted over technology. I love it for the most part but there are downsides. Let’s take cell phones for instance. My contract is up and I’m thinking real hard about upgrading to a new model. Music and... Full story

Special interests keep expanding defense budget

Freedom New Mexico

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One thing you can say about the defense budget presented as part of President Barack Obama’s $3.8 trillion federal budget — it’s marginally more honest than some previous budgets. In years past Defense secretaries have pretended... Full story

Bipartisanship comes at cost to taxpayers

Freedom New Mexico

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After his State of the Union address, we expected environmental groups to protest President Barack Obama’s declaration to advance nuclear power. We’re pleased the outrage already spans the political spectrum, with many stops in between.... Full story

No one will be left to feed the world

By Baxter Black: PNT columnist

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“Most people just don’t get it,” said Ron, bemoaning the urban politicians that continue to whittle away at funding for county fairs and the ag extension service. “It’s all about the kids learning real life.” To... Full story

Hungry bears no laughing matter

By Glenda Price: PNT columnist

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One summer my husband and I ran what was called a “guest ranch” in the mountains. It was a group of cabins built so they enclosed a middle open space where children could play and grownups could visit. Wood for the fireplaces was stacked... Full story

Pregame show could top TV ads

By Kevin Wilson: PNT columnist

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A few ramblings from my couch, the grocery store and my Michael J. Fox-inspired dreams. • Sunday’s Lakers-Celtics game was just fantastic to watch, but I could have done without homerism masked as NBA coverage. ABC had a halftime... Full story

PTSD disability ratings increased

By Tom Philpott: PNT columnist

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More than 4300 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans who were diagnosed in service as suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but got low military disability ratings, have won an agreement with the Department of Defense to upgrade those ratings... Full story

Debates can leave public well informed

Freedom New Mexico

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They called it a retreat. Fortunately, neither side seemed inclined to fall back. Observers say Friday’s exchanges between President Obama and Republican lawmakers were something they hadn’t seen in a long time, if ever. Obama and his... Full story

Snow days always memorable

By Karl Terry: FNM Correspondent

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Snow day — those words always sounded so good. We always used to get up early on snowy mornings and turn the radio up loud so we wouldn’t miss the proclamation that the weather was just too bad to hold school. Actually I don’t... Full story

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