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States have power

March 16, 2010

I think people are forgetting what this country is and what it represents. Freedom and personal responsibility are two major issues. First, we are a republic, a democracy where people elect individuals lodged with administrative and legislative powers to represent them. We are the United (incorporated as one; allied) States (sovereign political communities organized under distinct governments recognized and conformed to by the people as supreme and having jurisdiction over given territories) of America (lands in the western hemisphere). This leads me to what I consider three definitions of state rights. ? Rights and powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the states are reserved for the respective states or to the people of the states. ? The construction of the Constitution makes these rights and powers as large as possible.

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Proper nutrition key

March 16, 2010

Complex carbohydrates are God’s 100 percent natural gift to all. If it’s processed, it’s not natural. The simple carbohydrates are the 100 percent junk.

Garbage foods are what clog up our arteries.

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No exceptions

March 15, 2010

Recently I had to visit the Blair County Courthouse.

Upon entering the building, you are required to go through a security check — place your personal belongings on the conveyor belt and walk through the scanner.

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Important subject

March 15, 2010

Kudos to the Mirror for publishing the article on Feb. 22 by Kristy MacKaben about feeding wildlife.

I?especially liked the location in the paper — the front pag.

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Both sides need to share pension costs

March 14, 2010

There is a lot of talk around the state these days about the looming pension crisis. It is one of the hot topics of conversations at school board meetings, legislative meetings and in the faculty lounges of public school.

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Americans must take back control

March 14, 2010

America is at a crossroads as socialism and capitalism engage in a history-making struggle. Our nation and our way of life hang in the balanc.

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