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Americans love a fight. That is how this country was built. We like it so much that it scares us. And ISIS wants to pick a fight?

There would have been fewer patients at RAM last weekend if our state politicians supported Medicaid expansion.

Saving $30 a month on student loans may not seem like much to Sen. Alexander who has gotten wealthy on his public service.

Wamp, grow up and throw your support to Headrick. That's how Marilyn Lloyd got your dad elected.

Rhonda Thurman, you are the epitome of cowardice for berating teachers who weren't allowed to address the board at a school board meeting.

As a former police officer in a local union, I ask the workers at VW to remember Detroit before voting for UAW.

Corporal punishment: There is a distinct difference between a spanking and bruises with welts and a need for stitches.

Hey, EPB, since your records are so poor, is it OK if I just pay you what I want on my monthly bill?

CARTA bus: The 800-pound gorilla of Market Street morning traffic.

Glad to know texting drivers will enjoy bigger screens while running over me. It's bad to be squinting when the airbag blows.

A tire company wanting to advertise product durability should film a commercial on Big Ridge in Hixson called, "The tire that survived Hamill Road."

Normal Park parents driving through residential neighborhoods at light speed to drop off and pick up their children are reprehensible.

Picture of a woman with her wife and dog. Oh, no, the world's crashing down all around us. Give me a break.

Ever wonder how much of student loan monies are being used to purchase the new iPhone 6?

How many grants to study rail transportation do we need? That's one of the types of political giveaways that is breaking this country.

If you know five people who do not have heath care insurance, probability says one of them will lose everything they own to medical costs.

Worst Congress ever. Re-elected active member. Stupidity at its best.

George Washington could not tell a lie. Richard Nixon could not tell the truth. Ron Ramsey cannot tell the difference.

Are the traffic cameras on Germantown Road for-profit law enforcement?

Who is Andrew Ogles, and why should I listen to him about Common Core?

VW workers, think what you are doing! UAW is only looking to perpetuate their own lifestyle, not yours.

People should get the facts before they spout off and make fools of themselves.

Stein, your head is in the clouds. If that $9 million road funded by taxpayers is not going to a rich man's subdivision, please tell us how it works.

"The Missed Connections" feature in the Classified section of the newspaper highly epitomizes our lame society.

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