Opinion - Lee's Summit Tribune

Voter ID ensures one voice, one vote

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:02:00 -0600

America has evolved quite drastically from its original voting restrictions, which allowed only white males to vote. In 1870, the 15th amendment allowed former slaves to cast a ballot. In 1920, women were allowed to participate, and in 1924, Native Americans were added to the list. The most recent changes occurred in 1970, when the voting age...

Speed humps halt important traffic

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:42:00 -0600

I want to relay what I observed last Saturday night around 10 p.m. and again this afternoon around 4:30 p.m. Fire trucks slowed to almost nothing to safely get over these humps, six humps in total. All of the trucks I am referring to had on their red lights. The two from this afternoon and the police car that also responded had on their sirens...

Audiences should be able to participate

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:32:00 -0600

I have enjoyed following the GOP race. Being that I will be able to vote, it�s the first time I have actively been glued to the television for debates, news polls and daily campaign activity.

I�ve seen the media focus on the unpleasant past of many candidates; however, I�ve also see some quite wonderful things from...

Few teenagers understand why I�m a Republican

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:20:00 -0600

Being a Republican teenager is challenging at best. Most liberal adults want to test me based on my conservative values. My peers think my passion for politics is boring and many don�t know the difference between Republicans and Democrats.

A comical farce during the Republican debates

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:07:00 -0600

Last Saturday night I witnessed a hilarious program on television. No, it wasn�t Saturday Night Live; it was the GOP debates hosted by George Stephanopoulos and Diane Sawyer. If you missed it, you�ve got to see it. I suggest you pop some popcorn, get comfortable and enjoy...

My reflections from the campaign trail

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:56:00 -0600

My journey began Monday morning when I awoke in Davenport, Iowa. I didn�t sleep well the night before in anticipation of my caucus adventure.

My mom and I arrived at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds early awaiting Romney�s arrival. He entered with his wife, Ann, and four of his five sons. The crowd was cheering...

America�s New Year�s Diet

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:41:00 -0600

As we approach the start of a New Year, it is very common to reflect on our lives and set New Year�s resolutions. These resolutions are usually based upon self improvement. The most common goals are weight loss, improved financial status, and often being more helpful and kind to others. Hopefully our current administration will...

Just call it a Christmas tree

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:28:00 -0600

As we near Dec. 25, many Americans are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God. Because of this special day, even our government lists �Christmas Day� as a Federal...

President Obama, Divider-in-Chief, and class warfare

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:25:00 -0600

President Obama, I ask you to please review your term and failed promises in the white house and own it. Please refrain from blaming others, which is incomprehensible as a leader of the greatest nation in the world.
President Lincoln put it best, �I am not...

Something doesn't smell right in Lee's Summit

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:18:00 -0600

I�m happy to announce the drama concerning Lee�s Summit forcing a single trash company is now at a standstill.

�The RFP process is stopped at this time, but the original goal of promoting recycling is still alive,� said Dave Mosby, council member.

This whole fiasco began when our local...