Guest Column

Emotional support Gorilla

Can I take my emotional support Gorilla on a plane or train? I feel much safer as nobody picks on the little guy who has a pet Gorilla. The recent refusal of an airline to allow a peacock as an emotional support animal has highlighted the use of animals to aid humans.

Do we really want to know?

There have been a number of articles recently relating to medical testing. The positive is the development of memory test to help indicate Alzheimer’s years earlier whereas the negative is the reluctance of men to have prostate cancer testing. However the question that many ask is do we want to know?

Two completely different sets of rules in our country

If you don't believe there are two completely different sets of rules in our country, consider this: There was barely a murmur from the press when President Obama, before his second term, whispered to Russian President Medvedev, that he would have more latitude after the election. Yet, when President elect Trump tries to defuse the damage done by Obama and the United Nations with Israel, the press applies a different set of standard. Seems in the media, Obama can do nothing wrong and Trump can do nothing right. As I said, two sets of rules.

Governors of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey suing the Federal Government over the allowable Federal deduction for State taxes paid

It's actually pretty funny if you think about it, the Governors of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey suing the Federal Government over the allowable Federal deduction for State taxes paid. I'm pretty sure there is no law that requires the federal government to write tax laws with individual states in mind. In fact, I'd bet money that to do so would be illegal.

Our country is dealing with the long time failure of our government to do its job

Our country is dealing with the long time failure of our government to do its job. We are faced with the results of an immigration policy that has been ignored for years. We have within our borders people who do not belong here, yet we recognize that many have been here for years, perhaps their entire lives, and only know this country.

Misprinted tickets invite guests to Trump's 'State of the Uniom' address

Re: Misprinted tickets invite guests to Trump's 'State of the Uniom' address As the President said "It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word." (President Andrew Jackson).

Americans want their politics straight up, no entertainers, entertainment shows, sports figures or sporting events, no social commentary

The evidence is clear, Americans want their politics straight up, no entertainers, entertainment shows, sports figures or sporting events, no social commentary. We go to, or watch on TV, concerts and games to be entertained, not preached at. And certainly, not to have someone else's politics shoved down our throats. Awards shows and NFL games have suffered ratings declines over just this issue. We are weary of the constant barrage of black dresses, pink hats, and people kneeling. Enough already. There is a time and place for everything. If you are trying to wear us down to change our minds, be careful of unintended consequences.

To waste your life using an ambulance to kill others is one of the greatest acts of cowardice possible

To give your life to save others is one of the bravest acts possible. To waste your life using an ambulance to kill others is one of the greatest acts of cowardice possible. No religion has a place in Heaven for you - you will go to Hell as a result of the Hell you have tried to create on earth.

Regardless of Cher's personal feelings on appropriate dress

In case you haven't been following the inane and celebrity driven daily news and if you even remember Cher, you may not be aware of the latest set back for women's rights and empowerment. Cher tweeted out that Sarah Huckabee Sanders should be told not to dress like a "sister wife", implying a dowdiness of Sanders wardrobe. Regardless of Cher's personal feelings on appropriate dress, which I find to be at odds with most women, publicly denigrating other women is uncalled for. Sanders is smart and well spoken while she does one of the hardest jobs on the planet. She, not Cher, is a wonderful example to young women. It is sad that these sorts of ill conceived comments are only causing the divide to deepen. How can we possibly have peace when there are mean spirited people, like Cher?

I am not certain Canadians understand the extent of the Government tyranny

Dear Prime Minister, If you have a moment you might be interested in seeing the clip on the facebook page. While Mr Trump has his critics he knows he has a duty to protect the life of all US citizens including those in the womb and also to respect the worldview of pro-life Americans.

Let the worlds of fiction and fun speak the unspoken truths

The players of TV fiction were prominent at the recent Golden Globes telling of the world of harassment and abuse, previously perversely referred to as the casting couch. This was not new but only now were so many brave enough to speak up.

We have thankless NFL players “taking the knee” for causes that change with the wind

We have thankless NFL players “taking the knee” for causes that change with the wind. The NFL players, owners and Roger Goodell should get down on their hands and knees and thank more than 620,000 Union soldiers who were wounded, maimed and died in the American Civil War freeing the slaves.

-- Michael Chandler

I just don't get why it is so difficult. Secure the border, enforce immigration laws starting today. Deport alien criminals. Stop chain migration. Protect the so called Dreamers. With that we would then be a nation with borders and laws.

Let the best lead the rest.

The US Senate has passed a short-term funding bill that will put a stop to the government shutdown or at least until February 8th. It was always likely to be resolved or put on hold within a few days but what does this really mean on the global scale?

Florida Power and Light is no longer seeking a rate increase to cover hurricane losses

Florida Power and Light is no longer seeking a rate increase to cover hurricane losses. Why? Because the new tax plan will save them enough money that a rate increase won't be necessary. As a result, the average homeowner, Democrats and Republicans, will be spared the approximately $4 a month increase and businesses large and small will likely be spared even more pain.

Nancy Pelosi has no idea how the average American lives

We always knew that Nancy Pelosi has no idea how the average American lives. In her protected, coddled, wealthy world she doesn't have to worry about paying her bills, finding money to repair her car, getting access to healthcare, or funding any of the myriad of little drains on the pocketbook.

Pink hats worn by the women in support of those sexually harassed were stupid and vulgar

I thought from day one that the Pink hats worn by the women in support of those sexually harassed were stupid and vulgar. I couldn't wrap my mind around a concerned and engaged group of educated women using the hat as their symbol of choice.

Sooner or later it will be impossible to dismiss the positive impact President Trump has had on our country

Who is benefitting from job growth and lower numbers of undocumented immigrants? Black people, that's who. Black unemployment is at a 45 year low. Some fantastic news for those who have gained employment and for the country as a whole. It is yet another sign of a healthy economy that is improving by leaps and bounds. Sooner or later it will be impossible to dismiss the positive impact President Trump has had on our country. So hate his mannerisms if you must but don't discount the results. Usually a scrapper gets more done than a dandy, it is just not as pretty a package.I think Americans can live with that, eventually, even the "Never Trumpers" will have to recognize that he knows what he is doing.

Follow the donation trail. People don't donate to causes they don't believe in

Nov. 2017, as reported by CNN, the Democratic National Committee had 6.3 million in its coffers, the Republican National Committee has 39.8 million. That tells the story, not the media, not the talking heads, not the Hollywood elite, but real people donating hard earned money and businesses who believe in President Trump's policies. If you wonder who the public supports, follow the donation trail. People don't donate to causes they don't believe in.

California recreational marijuana law

In another example of trapping people in poverty and of increasing welfare recipients, The new California recreational marijuana law will join Washington State in imposing up to 50% total tax on sales, including medical marijuana. While I am opposed to the sale of recreational marijuana, it seems obvious to me that the legalization was more about increasing revenue than anything else. The extremely high tax rate has the potential to take food off the table of children and will plunge families into welfare or hold them there. And get this, if you are a pot smoker, you may forfeit your right to be a gun owner. Since alcohol and prescription drug use do not prevent you from owning a gun, I would contend that the law is also being used as gun control. I guess the theory is that users will choose pot over their constitutional rights. When you look at the total picture, the marijuana law feeds right in to the liberal agenda.