The Daily Fix

Offering perspective on today's issues

Micro-evolution doesn't prove macro theory works

I write daily on a local church Facebook page seen by hundreds of people about Christian world views, biblical teachings, etc. I used Fred Mey…

Car show participants are hogging parking on square

There's a “classic car show” every Thursday afternoon during the warmer months around the Crown Point Courthouse Square. The attendees of the …

Lack of advertising is hurting RBA's ridership

I naively assume that people running a bus company have some knowledge of business. We have beautiful but empty buses leaving thousands strand…

I used to drive Cline, but I won't pay a new toll

Why have we waited so long for our downstate reps on the Cline Avenue Bridge? The state had the money and nothing was done. It could be built …

RINOs must find out they work for voters

I hope the conservatives are aware of what is being set before them. The RINOs in Washington really don't want to beat Obama; they put up a ca…

Health care should be a right, not a privilege

In most countries health care is a right, not a privilege. In the USA we have health care for profit.

Capitalism works but needs to be protected from corruption

Nick Egnatz stated May 18 that the elite have used capitalism to strip the 99 percent of wealth and subjugate them. He's half right.

Who are Dems to lecture the GOP on bipartisanship?

Lately we've heard a lot about political bipartisanship, including a recent letter illogically comparing Richard Mourdock's stance to Islamic …

Without global warming, we'd be under a mile of ice by now

Thank goodness for global warming. Not only was the winter great, but without global warming Chicago would be under a mile of ice. It finally …

Tell your state representative to vote against SB 3318

Legislation regarding the llliana Expressway, SB3318 Private/Public Illiana IDOT Powers, passed the Illinois Senate, 44-8. The Senate sponsor …

Is appetite for drugs as bad as supplying them?

Was it Eve who committed the first sin by offering the proverbial apple to Adam, or was Adam to blame for taking a bite?

Taft runs out of food before final lunch period

Crown Point Community School Corp. is apparently one of the best in Indiana. We score well on mandated tests, our buildings are beautiful, and…

Conquer fears by getting to know others who look different

Edward Kuehl is 85, white and not very rich. So why take the time to defend the wealthy and write such a hateful letter  comparing Adolf Hitle…

On Memorial Day, I remember when Eddie met Betty

Eddie came out of the coalfields of Wytheville, Va., a Cherokee, drafted into the U. S. Army, and served in the Honor Guard with me at Fort My…

Use plasma device to turn trash into marketable product

A recent report said the Florida company (the only user of this trash converter technolgy) cannot use more than 10 percent waste trash in the …

Gas prices are high here because they get by with it

After reading the unbelievable May 13 article on gas prices in the Forum section and why gas prices are so high in this area, I had to respond.

Here's why Sen. Lugar lost and Mourdock won primary

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar's loss had little to do with his age or residency. To suggest so is to dumb down Indiana voters.

Don't forget: Indiana's pro basketball team is the Pacers

The sports section reports a lot on the Chicago Bulls but starves me on news of the Pacers; therefore, I am today compelled to remind folks th…

Male-female couples were designed for procreation

I have always believed in creation. God created male and female for the purpose of procreation of the species.

Thank you for featuring region's open mic sessions

Thank you so much for featuring the open mic sessions. Great work by correspondent Tom Lounges and photographer Dan Shelton.

Mourdock's extremist rhetoric exhibits worst of intolerance

Richard Mourdock’s comment on the front page May 10 exhibits the worst of partisanship, arrogance and intolerance.

Young dance group showed intense pride in their heritage

Give a giant applause to the powerful, energetic performance of "Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana" at Jalapenos on May 5th (Cinco de Mayo).

Mobile home owners pay taxes, deserve city services

Owners of mobile homes have to pay property taxes just like everybody else. If Portage isn't going to pick up the garbage, are they going to s…

Thank you to foster parents for opening homes, hearts

May is National Foster Care Month, a time when the National Youth Advocate Program in Indiana wants to raise public awareness about the nearly…

Cubs have a long way to go, but they're improving

The games against the Dodgers showed a lot. One, that their bullpen is getting better. Two, the Cubs need to get more men on base — and when t…

Are you busy as heaven, or bored as the alternative?

It was written down and passed on by ancient storytellers that in the beginning of time, some angels became bored, and they were idly lying ar…

If students earn prizes, make them age-appropriate

This is in response to Cindi Greene's letter concerning that students should not require material rewards for fundraising efforts.

Six months later, voices for change have gone silent

It has been six months since The Times published its  investigation into charges of neglect and disrepair at Oak Hill Cemetery in Hammond. Hea…

March on NATO/G8 at noon Sunday in Loop's Grant Park

Four years into the global capitalist depression and 11  years into the endless war on terror, some might think  we have a broken economic and…

Animal Planet's dog video takes a bite out of fairness

I have become very disturbed at the political bias of the media we have been witnessing on TV.

Whatever happened to compassionate conservatism?

After 40+ years of voting and supporting Republic candidates, 2012 is finally the year I (gasp!) vote for a few Democrats.

Money for new interchanges could be used elsewhere

In this time of government shortfalls and the need to prioritize expenditures the proposed five points roundabout and new interchange for Vale…

Remember what GOP did to U.S. under Bush

I see the Republicans are true to form since it's an election year. Their plans to "swiftboat" President Barack Obama, as they did with Sen. J…

Football players give, take some really hard hits

Football is a contact sport. This is what fans care to see. A referee can call a bad hit to the head, but it has happened again.

Democratic Party must go the way of the Know-Nothing Party

The Democratic Party must have a death wish for the United States.

Trash has overtaken all that was once good in North Hammond

What kind of people live in North Hammond, low-life trash? Your unsupervised children do nothing but cause damage to other people's property.

II Chronicles 7:14 is solution to our decline as a nation

I have seen many changes in our morality as a people. I believe we have fallen into the trap of brainwashing by the enemies of our country. Af…

Munster youth sports have grown in participation, diversity

This month marks the 60th anniversary of the introduction of organized youth sports in Munster, as the Munster Little League conducted its fir…

It's high time government employees pay fair share

Reading that Hammond employees pay only $12.50 to $25 biweekly for health insurance for the family plan makes me sick. Why is it that governme…

I'm proud of Obama for listening to majority

Regarding President Barack Obama's support of gay marriage, I've listened to both sides for many years, and I've never understood the voracity…

Now Lugar knows his voting record has consequences

Earlier this year I attended a Dick Lugar fund raiser in Valparaiso. Many years ago I even held fund raisers for Lugar twice in my Merrillvill…

Bidens should have paid respects to fallen soldier

What a shame. Both Joe and Jill Biden were in the region, one for a fundraiser and the other at Ivy Tech, and neither one of them could take o…

Be wary of those who profit from big government

The Obama administration has added 123,000 federal employees to our government. All receive nice pay and benefits and vote for those who gave …

We have refinery here, yet prices are ridiculous

I cannot believe the prices of gas in Indiana. On May 1, gas was $3.99 on Main Street in Crown Point. On May 2, the gas price was $4.19. Expla…

Backyard ice rink lets kids get exercise, have fun

This ordinance is ridiculous! I build a backyard ice rink in my yard every year, and all the neighborhood kids have a great time on it. I gues…

Why is gas so expensive here compared to elsewhere?

Why does Indiana especially Northwest Indiana get ripped off in gas prices? We have one of the largest refineries in Whiting. Yet we pay the h…

Restored Marquette Park Pavilion is beautiful, I'm sure

Having been born in Gary, I am sure the Marquette Park Pavilion, which has been restored to its former glory, is really beautiful. For only $2…

Take your own medicine with you to hospital

If you go into the hospital as an outpatient or for observation, your pills, ointments, insulin or eye drops will not be covered. Medicare A a…

Bail agents could save money for Porter County

Giving defendants the option to post a surety bond through a bail bondsman would free up jail space at no cost to taxpayers.

Obama doesn't deserve another term in White House

President Barack Obama's new campaign slogan is "Forward." I can't stop laughing.

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