Kokomo Tribune; Kokomo, Indiana--Opinion http://www.kokomotribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_324003155.html Make a plan to quit smoking http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_324003155.html OK, so maybe today isn’t the perfect day to quit smoking. For years, the experts were preaching that any day was a good day to quit, and they had annual campaigns encouraging people to give up the habit. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_322174958.html Drivers must look for cycles http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_322174958.html THE ISSUE: Traffic safety.OUR VIEW: Watch for mo-peds and motorcycles. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:45:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_321214610.html Don’t be a statistic http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_321214610.html As you travel over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house for Thanksgiving, you’ll have company. More than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies will be patrolling Indiana streets and highways, the Indiana State Police report. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_320180414.html Logical reforms http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_320180414.html Efforts to push legislative ethics reform through the Indiana General Assembly have long faced an insurmountable obstacle in the person of House Speaker Pat Bauer. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:16:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_319221659.html Buying access http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_319221659.html State Rep. David Wolkins isn’t shy about what he likes: golf, basketball and football. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_316170314.html Reform series begins Sunday http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_316170314.html THE ISSUE: Statehouse lobbying reformOUR VIEW: Lawmakers must strengthen Indiana’s lax lobbying standards. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_315154147.html HEALTH CARE WRAP http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_315154147.html House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a liberal lawmaker from San Francisco, faced some wrenching political choices going into Saturday’s vote on a health care reform bill. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:40:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_315004120.html City targets health costs http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_315004120.html Last year, the Town of Fishers formed a task force. The mission of the Hamilton County community’s six government employees: Find a way to reduce health care costs. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_313212733.html Parents should lay down the law http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_313212733.html Some lessons come harder than others. A day after a Logansport 14-year-old suffered a severe head injury while performing a bicycle trick at the local skate park, kids were still performing tricks without a helmet. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:36:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_311203642.html Thank you, veterans http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_311203642.html On Wednesday – Nov. 11 – America will honor its military veterans, past and present. The tradition started in 1919.President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 a day of “solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory” in World War I. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_311010827.html Cheers - Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_311010827.html Thanks for your supportArmy Pfc. Christopher J. Wright sends this Cheer from Iraq: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:11:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_309181234.html ‘Particularly close’ to Chrysler’s future http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_309181234.html THE ISSUEChrysler’s five-year business plan.OUR VIEWA new transmission line could be in Kokomo’s future. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:07:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_308170835.html A reminder of etiquette http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_308170835.html THE ISSUEDisplaying the American flag.OUR VIEWDo so with dignity and respect. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_307223016.html Time to end shot hysteria http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_307223016.html In spite of an overwhelming endorsement from medical experts, some folks continue to be skeptical about the flu vaccine. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_306181015.html Bands’ work pays off big http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_306181015.html THE ISSUE: Saturday’s marching band state finalsOUR VIEW: Western, Lewis Cass and Eastern deserve every accolade.