We don't defeat evil by becoming evil.

In economic panics throughout history, the wiping out of the savings accounts of lower earners and the middle class has often led to social revolution, sometimes violent upheavals.

A salute from this corner to President Bush for saying he was willing to investigate raising or eliminating the cap on salaries subject to the Social Security tax.

For some reason, on that sparkling afternoon last week, I actually saw the coal that was passing by and it set me to thinking how important coal was to our everyday lives when I was a little boy.

Respect and affection for animals, particularly those who share our homes, recognize no geographic borders.

We like to believe that, in our lifetime, the human condition is improving.

Currently, 94 out of 100 of us pay the Social Security tax all year round.