EDITORIALS

A difference between CAFOs (03/24/2009)

One thing farmers don't want to acknowledge is that there are differences between different types of CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations).

Complications abound for CAFOs (03/26/2009)

Strangely enough, CAFO growth in Indiana has been extremely localized.

Perspective key on environment (03/27/2009)

In any discussion of environmental issues like concentrated animal feeding operations, it's important to keep in mind not only where we'd like to be but where we've come from.

It'll be nice when done

"This will be nice when it's finished," a dear person used to say whenever she encountered highway construction or a detour.

A problem we should all share

Sometimes it seems Indiana is two states: Indianapolis and the rest of us.

Could old fire house still serve? (03/16/2009)

The idea of conversion of the former Portland Fire Station into a restaurant continues to have a great deal of appeal, though given the current economic climate it would be understandable if the project were deferred or even dropped.

Lambright knows how to navigate

Anyone who has attempted to sort through the complexities of the government's efforts to restore some measure of order to the financial world know what a real headache feels like.

Complex issues beg for solution

It's always risky to draw conclusions about events on the other side of the world.

Lucky to be playing host

It wasn't the event itself which was remarkable.

Have faith in system

There are plenty of arguments that could be put forth against putting strict property tax controls into the Indiana state constitution.

Not time to panic

Your mother's advice is still the best advice.

It pays to be sensible

At tough times like these, the predators come out.

Plenty of blame to be shared

There's more than enough blame to go around for the failure of the Indiana General Assembly to approve a budget for state government.

Saving a piece of human history

Everyone knows that with the economy weakened state governments are struggling to make do with reduced revenue.

This doesn't make sense

Does another layer make sense?
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