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Local Commentaries

Is Anybody Sorry Anymore?

In today’s generation, the simple phrase “I’m sorry” is used far less than it should be. Instead, many people play the blame game or deflect responsibility rather than taking personal accountability for their actions and choices. Receiving an apology for an unprovoked action of ...

Shoveling For Sunshine

I’m on it. I checked. In March, spring is slated to arrive on time. The sun will cross the equator around March 20, heralding the arrival of the new season. Do you have your doubts? Last year, it took more than a month for spring to remember its agreement, but it’s like this every ...

Just One Well-Aimed Snowball

Frankly, I don’t throw a snowball very often these days. Occasionally I might toss a mischievous handful at Richard in the driveway. I do remember though, back when I was first aware that a good snowball is a weapon. I’ll never forget what happened: I was in the fourth grade. In the ...

Securing Our Elections Hinders Cheating

Let’s suppose. Let’s suppose you went into a bank and tried to open an account or take out a loan without proving your identity. Let’s suppose you tried to get a hunting or fishing license without proving your identity. Let’s suppose you tried to buy a gun legally without proving ...

Voting Should Never Depend On Paperwork

In the art world, the provenance of an object establishes a documented history of ownership—a “biography” of sorts, integral to verifying authenticity and establishing legal ownership. Tracing provenance is instrumental in identifying forgeries or fraud. To prevent fraud in elections, ...

Local Support For Air Service Needed

It’s been over two years since we sold our home on the north side of Jamestown, but we still frequent both the city and Western New York. And we continue to read The Post-Journal and follow the travails of the Chautauqua County (Jamestown) airport. This letter is one of many we have ...