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Editorial:
Polls make a poor substitute for news
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Editorial Cartoon -
by Mr. Wagner
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Pedestrians dodge rash of road rage As a lifelong pedestrian, some parts of my day never fail to bring me joy. Traffic reports interrupting my morning radio program. The ever-escalating gas prices. Lines of cars crawling along the freeway at a snail's pace on the evening news. Reports of gridlock.
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Children should be taught values, morals CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., (U-Wire) -- It seems that mankind consistently thinks things were better in the past. Whether arising from wistful nostalgia or the simple failing of our brains, this rosier picture of yesterday always seems to seep into the collective consciousness. In so doing, it creates the impression that the world is on the road to hell -- a perception that often is exploited by politicians. One of their favorite focuses is the perceived moral decay of America. Every recent major election has included rhetoric about "family values" and the like. This election has proven to be no different, with Texas Gov. George W. Bush's plan to increase federal spending for character education in the schools. Of course, it's a political ploy. But it may actually be a good idea.
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