In response to the guest column in last Friday’s paper, I submit the following: The half-truths and fake news set forth in your four-column, hate-Trump diatribe is just more evidence of what is wrong with today’s mainstream media: repeat a lie often enough, and people will believe it. I can’…
The melding of politics and religion continues to escalate as those who would profess to be of faith use their cult mentality as a cloak to hide behind as they dehumanize anyone who opposes their political view. The alliance between politics and religion is anything but holy but is, rather, …
The persistently liberal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals surprisingly ruled in favor of the Second Amendment recently by striking down California’s ban on “high capacity” firearm magazines (whatever “high capacity” means).
The Sept. 17 Highlands News-Sun had an interesting story regarding failed Democrat presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg. The story stated that Bloomberg plans to spend a hundred million dollars in Florida during this election. Planning to essentially buy the election for the democrat par…
Recently I read of a pretty insect named the Spotted Lanternfly. It has speckled wings with a splash of bright red on its inner wings that flashes as it flies. Its beauty is particularly deceptive. This insect, first appearing in the US around 2014, is regarded as an invasive species with th…
Against all my principals, knowing never to argue politics or religion, I just can't help venting as follows. So forgive me if we don't see eye to eye.
I am very concerned that certain followers are not being told the truth about the willingness of the president to not speak the truth.
Yep, I got it, the Harris, Biden administration. Harris visits Blakes family and said their son and they are a good family, but fails to visit the family of the two L.A. cops who were shot multiple times just sitting in their car protecting citizens. Clearly, the Harris, Biden administration…
In my lifetime, I have never heard of a president such as Donald J. Trump, accuse every American government agency, including the military, and attempt to make people believe that they are corrupt and not worth our consideration. How can one govern the entire country without respect for the …
My name is Jessica Haughton. I am a resident of Sebring, a veteran, and business owner.
As the membership of the Friends of the Kenilworth Lodge continues to grow, memories are shared and concerns for the future of the Kenilworth Lodge are voiced.
In the midst of all the petty political letters that go into the Highlands News-Sun, I want to offer something different. I'd like to offer thanks to the editors and staff of the paper for pre-empting the regular submissions in favor of posting the names of those lost in the September 11, 20…
I pledge to my fellow countrymen that I will always exercise my right to vote ... in good times and bad.
In 2008 when I was remodeling my dear old house here in Spring Lake, I rode along out to Arbuckle Creek Dump to dispose of a pickup full of discards.
From the latest judge ruling simple admits government malfeasance in closing down business, gatherings, etc. It is an individual decision to make, not the governments.
Before Donald Trump became President of the United States I and many other people could not understand how David Koresh, the head of the Branch Dravidian Sect at Waco, Texas, convinced his approximately 35 cult followers to sacrifice their lives along with the lives of their 35 children.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and it's important that we are there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's theme for the month is to #KeepGoing, by taking simple actions to safeguard our mental health and save lives. From lea…
Donald Trump had the opportunity to go down in history as one of the greatest presidents ever – but he blew it.
This letter is in appreciation for the recent article, “Can you see the light?” by Robert Gilbert.
On Sept. 26, beginning at 12 noon, Franklin Graham is leading a march in Washington D.C. from the Lincoln Memorial on the Mall to the White House. It is a Christian march to pray for our country.
I encourage anyone who has filled out a voter registration form to please check your voting status on Highlands County Supervisor of Elections website or call them.
Remember this: “The only reason you are allowed to vote, is because you are allowed to vote.” Think about that statement for a few moments. Moreover, think about it again the next time you see the “Vote” signs out on the lawns and sidewalks as we approach Election Day. If one of those “Vote”…
A little 7-year-old boy wearing his MAGA hat was approached by two women. The women tore the hat off the little boy and threw it over a fence.
As we look forward, may we have confidence that God is in charge of our nation and all of creation. Many years ago, this nation was founded and fought for so that each citizen of the United States of America could be assured of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
I am a Navy veteran who served on the USS Essex (CVA-9), and last Tuesday morning I ordered breakfast at the drive-through at the Lake Placid McDonalds. When I stopped at the window to pay, the attendant told me that the gentleman in the vehicle ahead had paid for my food as a way of saying …
People have different views as to whether President Trump has acted wisely for the good of the nation.
In the paper’s Sept. 4 guest column, the author states that the Democratic Party has been taken over by “Progressive Democrats, who are progressively destroying the nation" …. by “showing no respect for the rule of law,” and … by “allowing, endorsing and facilitating violence, looting and de…
I too was in the Navy in the 1950s. I was stationed on the lead ship (the USS Bairoko, CVE-115) during the test period (January through May 1954). I witnessed the detonation of what we were told was four A-bombs and one H-bomb. As I recall, we were not told we had an option for this assignment.
First of all, if you know me, you know that I fully support President Trump for a second term. I have always been very adamant about my political affiliation and that affiliation has been with the Democratic Party, until four years ago. My family have always been Republicans, but I liked wha…
Near the back page of the first section of Sunday's paper was a small column, "DeSantis Signs 10 New Bills Into Law."
As Election Day nears, the power of hypnosis is escalated by an unstable New York elitist who has managed to convince many Americans that he is the greatest thing since the mythical Jesus. Darwinism tells us that as many primates, humans are followers. They are drawn to body language and rep…
In a recent “Your View,” a writer said that Biden would just be another Obama with new heels and soles. As I look back I think that would be a great thing. Obama took a crashing economy that was in a nose dive and turned it around in just a few months. The Dow was plummeting and unemployment…
As we enter the final months of the presidential race we as citizens of this country have never had a more diverse slate of candidates to choose from. On the one hand we have a very strong and mentally astute in combat Donald J. Trump and on the other hand we have a bumbling career politicia…
The Hatch Act was passed into law by Congress in 1939. The law states simply that if you are a government employee, you cannot engage in political events or make comments about the government. (I paraphrase here). The Trump Administration has faulted this law dozens of times and simply ignor…
About the shooting of 34-year-old Keith Fileger in Avon Park Aug. 18, I think it was a terrible thing. I don't understand why, since they had a dog with them, they didn't just have the dog attack him and bring him down instead of shooting to kill him. The dog certainly was trained to attack.
When one is very sick and has a fever they should "stay at home" until they are better. Right now society is very sick with a pandemic and should quote "stay at home" until better. (Probably until early next year or six months from now).
A recent article written in the Highlands-News Sun states that Trump is not the pro-life president since 150,000 lives were lost due to him not mandating everyone to wear a mask. So, let me understand this statement and break it down.
I invite and encourage your readers to pray for our nation’s present and future. May our nation, which is one nation under God with liberty and justice for all citizens, survive and thrive in the days, weeks, months and years ahead.
I listened to Joe Biden's acceptance speech last week. He said, in so many words, he is going to heal us and save our souls. Sounds good. Then I read the Sunday funnies and I realized he is nothing but the shoe doctor and we will be in for wearing the same old worn out Obama shoes for anothe…
In regard to Mr. Dunn-Rankin's article "Living in a crazy crime wave," there is a simple solution. Obey the traffic laws and there will be no fine. Of course, the lack of traffic enforcement only enhances the false impression that there is no need to adhere to the traffic laws.
I just tried to read the letter submitted by a guest columnist on Sept. 1, and as so many people who take truths and flip and flop words to fit their agenda, left me confused.
In the world of today it is very difficult to find good news. Additionally we are always quick to complain but rarely do we take time to share the good things that happen.
Once upon a time the animals decided they must do something heroic to meet the problems of a “new world” so they organized a school. They had adopted an activity curriculum consisting of running, climbing, swimming and flying. To make it easier to administer the curriculum, all the animals t…
Wondered why we have hurricanes? Googled it and got how the storms travel and damage. Was in the U.S. Navy in 1954 coming back to the states aboard a large ship. I was offered more pay, larger GI Bill benefits if I would go to Bikini Island to be part of the hydrogen nuclear bombing. I refused.
David Dunn-Rankin’s article in the Aug. 30 issue was compassionate, well done and tells one of the many true stories of the plight of the working poor. Our working poor have the deck stacked against them in many ways. While the rich enjoy the deck stacked in their favor. Employers like Jeff …
Anyone who wonders about the presence of bias in reporting needs to look no further than the AP report on Tuesday night’s Republican national convention, printed on page A4 of our Tuesday Highlands News-Sun. The article was printed under the headline “Republican Convention showcases rising s…
I recently became aware that outside lighting is everywhere and a large portion comes on at dusk and doesn’t turn off until sunrise. It turns out that, according to an article on the IEEE website, 30% of electricity generated for lighting is used for street and parking lot lighting. A large …
So, the Highlands County commission will discuss mandatory masks at every meeting.
I have often thought that if your family has some concerns about you that you may have a problem. That is why I wanted to share what the president’s older sister said about him.
