Opinion Archive

With Barack Obama’s historical 2008 presidential election he immediately went on an apology tour for America. His tour apologized for America as a whole regarding the atrocities committed as a nation. What Barack failed to mention during his tour was the leadership of America at the time of all these atrocities. Historically that leadership came from members of the Democrat Party. Andrew Jackson’s “Trail of Tears,” our Civil War with the succession of the Democrat controlled Southern States over the slavery issue, the left’s issue of dropping the atomic bomb on Japan, the 1960s Civil Rights movement again in the Democrat controlled Southern States, the assassination in Democrat controlled Memphis, Tennessee, of Martin Luther King over protesting the City’s Unionized Sanitation Department’s treatment of blacks, it is all there in history.

Small businesses truly are this nation’s backbone. They account for 94 percent of all the country’s businesses and are owned by a diverse array of Americans from all backgrounds. The ability to build a small business is the cornerstone of the American dream.

We are feeling very parental at Navarre Press. We love seeing our “children” that we watched grow up go out into the world and do something good or great. I know there are more out there that we never hear about, but we keep our ears to the ground. We could use your ears too.  And, all that to say – WOW! It was fun to watch Jordan Leggett on just about every play last night in Tampa during the Championship Game. Our sports guy would have kept up with every move he made except he was at a Raider soccer game.  And, I have a lot of friends that are Alabama fans but I’m sure they would admit that it made losing a little bit bearable knowing that one of the Clemson players that made it happen was Navarre’s own Jordan Leggett. We are beaming with pride here at Navarre Press and we hope you are too.

Hopefully you will agree that I attempt to stay positive on pretty much everything involving SRC (Santa Rosa County). Saying that, it seems that the obvious is in your faces yet no one sees it when it comes to “visitors.” Specifically, when it comes to tourism SRC (primarily Navarre Beach) is the destination zone for seniors. The seniors are not the 18 year olds trying to buy beer and chase girls but the 65+ year old Yankees looking for a warm spot in the sand.

How do I apply for a job? If what I’ve heard is true they wouldn’t have to pay me.  I’d work for the benefits. A Platinum Health Plan that you and I pay for including the deductibles and the premiums, Life Insurance, Disability premiums, and possibly more benefits to come in the future. Then to help pay for everything a 17% increase in water rates.  With all the new construction on Highway 98 I hope they have a sufficient water supply to accommodate all users in the event of a 30+ day drought this summer.  With all those new accounts they should have plenty of cash on hand.  Please tell me I’m wrong.

UN Security Council Resolution 2334 is outrageous, as was president Obama’s betrayal of our closest ally in the Middle East.  A bipartisan group of 88 US Senators and 394 House members called on President Obama to veto such a resolution against Israel.  His orchestration of the resolution and refusal to veto it was shameful. 

Happy 2017 – or as we like to say, Happy News Year! We look forward to keeping you informed in the new year as we have in the past. And if you are reading this great newspaper – thank you! Our subscribers , readers and advertisers are why we are in business.

In response to Brian Out Loud!  Dec. 22, I’d like to voice appreciation to Brian Lester and the Navarre Press for the continued and focused coverage of our high school sports. Brian is diligent in his coverage of high school sporting events and always does a great job in the write up and photos. In reading the press on my son, Austin, in the last weeks of his senior cross-country season, it’s a realization of how fast these high schoolers’ four years go by!  Being in The Navarre Press makes their achievements extra special. Thanks for covering all the Navarre athletes and high school activities.

Ad nauseam I listened to John Kerry’s anti-Israel resolution speech.  He dared say something like Obama’s administration supported Israel more than any other.  Not true!  Obama’s shunning Netanyahu more than once was despicable.  The vindictive anti-Israel resolution slapped God in the face, were that possible.  God will bless those who bless Israel, curse those who don’t (Gen 12:3).  Don’t forget the Palestinians won’t recognize Israel’s existence even though the latter have bent over backwards in accommodations.

Head over to Navarre Lumber for last minute gifts.  They are offering 20% off in store items.