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Opinion

The president has learned the reality of war

Commentary

Even having been in one, Vietnam, I cannot say that I am an expert on war. The only thing I know for sure is that it should, if possible, be avoided at all costs. War represents a breakdown in diplomacy and civil discourse—the rule of law is forgotten and the rule of war, destruction, takes ...

Data centers creating dilemma in state

The OBSERVER’s View

There are a lot of questions regarding the siting of data centers in New York state. It didn’t seem like the questions were local ones until last week when the former NRG power plant in Dunkirk was sold to Genover, a company that repurposes old power plants. One of the uses the company has ...

Iran has long been thorn in U.S. side

Commentary

Observing the events that unfolded in March, where our military might have flexed its muscles in the middle east, we see the potential of a changing earth. This metamorphosis does not come from the scientific revelation or discovery of an incredible new resource that will improve our lives. It ...

Were Jesus and His Disciples Communists?

Commentary

More and more these days Christian politicians and their followers use the Bible to justify their stances on societal issues. Many of our leaders use scripture to justify their support of the state of Israel and the related military actions as just warfare. They also use the Bible to condemn ...

Portal makes college a whole new game

Commentary

This month, I’m going to digress and give attention to the “portal” that is now prevalent in college athletics. First, I have to give a history lesson on the NCAA (National Association of College Athletics) and the rules of enforcement. When I was a player in the sixties, and at that ...