Letter: Keep the focus in schools on education
From: Scott Keen
Columbus
The Feb. 22 article in The Republic titled “A Full Docket” reviewed a proposed Indiana bill that “makes sure school corporations don’t...
House church illustrates importance of relationships
By Brandon Andress
I had this kind of powerful and emotional moment the other day. And it really came out of nowhere. It was completely...
Allow doctors to talk about gun safety
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
Medical professionals have the right to protect people — that’s what a federal appeals court in Florida unanimously ruled in mid-February when...
Finally, a replacement for onerous Obamacare
By Mark Davis
It’s about time.
Those of us who have advocated for the repeal and replacement of Obamacare have been frustrated by the lack of...
Quick takes – March 11th
Awareness efforts appreciated
Bartholomew County resident Gary Poland discovered first-hand the difficulty in dealing with Lyme disease, the bacterial disease spread by black-legged ticks also...
Imagine if all this happened during Obama’s first 40 days in oval office
By Rex Huppke
I want you to stand in front of a mirror.
Now I want you to imagine Barack Obama is 40 days into his...
Letter: We must investigate foreign influence in U.S. elections
From: Doug Logan
Columbus
I saw the story in late October about a Trump-owned server communicating with (apparently) a Russian bank. It was presented as a...
Letter: Cultural diversity helps make America great
From: Richard Crawford
Columbus
What happened to the days when we described ourselves as the world's melting pot? Almost all of us are the descendants of...
New capital improvement fund makes great sense
The ability to maintain Bartholomew County’s government buildings has always been constrained by the financial ability to fund repairs.
Elected county officials traditionally have opted...
Letter: Don’t glorify hunting animals … try target shooting
From: Adam Cooper
Greenfield
No offense, but there is really not that much difference between hunters and poachers. One pays a minimal fee and the other...
