Jeremiah Carroll barista “Absolutely. There will be more people in Orcutt, and it would stimulate the economy. Plus, I like apricots.” Steve Tummolo management “Yes, because Tuesdays and Wednesdays are inconvenient for the working public.” Carl Nietman retired sheriff “Yes, because it would bring the people of Orcutt closer together and create a ‘homey’ feeling. […]
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Diablo license renewal should be carefully considered
Atascadero
Thank you to Lois Capps, the SLO County Board of Supervisors, California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, Sierra Club, City of Morro Bay, Mothers for Peace, and Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility: Thank you all for speaking out for the citizens of SLO County. The sensible, reasonable, and necessary seismic studies regarding earthquake faults that […]
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Stop badmouthing rich businesspeople
Arroyo Grande
It’s really starting to bug me how often I seem to hear the wealthy and successful demonized for being … well, wealthy and successful. These comments astonish me because I think most of us aspire to such things. Successful (wealthy) businesspeople and those who aspire to be successful (wealthy) businesspeople represent the engine of our […]
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I’d rather be in sheep’s clothing than be an ignorant sheep
Santa Maria
Ignorance demands rebuttal, and in this case, I must challenge Roy Berger (“No-tax groups are really un-American,” May 13). Because I or others like me are against taxes does not make us racists. What was the original Tea Party about, Roy? Taxes, not race. When you can’t argue your side with facts, Roy, and must […]
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Etta Waterfield’s the one
Santa Maria
If increased taxes concern your readers, Etta Waterfield is the candidate for the 33rd Assembly District seat most skilled to fight for constituents in Sacramento. Her election would contribute fresh, non-political ideas and common sense at the capitol. Her experience and knowledge as a former director of economic development and as a Santa Maria planning […]
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Joyce Dudley made the election an easy decision
Santa Maria
Elections season is in full swing, and along with countless signs around town the commercials are now rolling in. A radio spot promoting Joyce Dudley for Santa Barbara County District Attorney made me chuckle and gave me insight into the best candidate for the job. The ad cites Ms. Dudley’s experience and the number of […]
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If you could fly to any place, or time, where would you go?
Sean Peters student “I would fly to the 1920s because I’m interested in the ’20s—there was a lot happening, but it tends to be forgotten because of what it preceded.” Catherine Varsik substitute teacher “I would go to Italy. It’s where I’ve always wanted to go; I would especially want to travel all through Tuscany. […]
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No-tax groups are really un-American
Arroyo Grande
No-tax groups are not against taxes, only those for services they don’t like: those that help others than themselves. I don’t like my taxes going for our troops being killed and maimed in useless, unwinnable wars. I don’t like supporting churches with my taxes. I don’t like supporting large airports I will never use, and […]
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This is democracy
Santa Maria
Several thousand years ago, the Greeks decided to institute an idea of one of their popular philosophers, Democritus. They finally concluded that even though the idea of government run by the people was a wonderful idea, the major weakness was that the people rapidly ran the government into bankruptcy by voting in every luxury they […]
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Humans have blown their time on Earth
Nipomo
The massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is the worst man-caused disaster—ever. We never learn. The oil mess off Santa Barbara in 1969 woke us up locally—but not the rest of civilization. I had hoped we could control our technology, but apparently we can’t. Why do we call ourselves Homo sapiens—meaning “man wise”—when […]
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NAFTA has failed, and Mexico has suffered
Santa Maria
Asking the question “why” can reveal truths and provide solutions. Wanting to go beyond assumptions and dubious assertions, I seemed to remember that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) had something to do with the current illegal immigration problem. According to info on the web, here are a few interesting facts: In 1994, the […]
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What was the last video game you played?
Anais Diaz entrepreneur “Mortal Kombat when it first came out; Chun Li was my favorite.” Nacho Siordia student “The pinball game that is on my phone, which I play during class because it keeps my busy during my biology class.” Rodrigo Diaz substitute teacher “Halo. I thought it was a lot of fun to play, […]
