http://www.kokomotribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:37:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_189173730.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_189173730.html THE ISSUE: Motorcycle and moped safety.OUR VIEW: Car and truck drivers must be more alert to the presence of cyclists. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:43:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_188174349.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_188174349.html SUMMING IT UP: Self-protection and protection of neighbors and country are American rights, and guns are the most effective protection. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:07:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_188000938.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_188000938.html Last week, 232 years ago, members of the Continental Congress signed a document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:46:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_187005002.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_187005002.html ‘Tribute’ honored serviceCity Councilman Mike Karickhoff sends this Cheer for First Church of the Nazarene:“I’d like to offer a Cheer for the presentation ‘A Tribute to Freedom’ that was hosted by the First Church of the Nazarene this past week. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:21:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_185232220.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_185232220.html Summing it up: We have to show children that having a baby is not just stylish or a feel-good game. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:26:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_184162804.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_184162804.html SUMMING IT UP: Driver distractions are the likely culprit in many traffic accidents. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:54:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_183165521.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_183165521.html Lots of folks will be celebrating the Fourth of July in coming days by shooting off fireworks. We’d like to offer a few words of caution. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:09:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_181181126.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_181181126.html Raymond Lopez’s tale is proof of the need for Indiana’s controversial voter ID law Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_180164605.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_180164605.html The Dow Jones tumbled almost 360 points Thursday to its lowest level since September 2006. Gasoline hit $4.16 per gallon at some Kokomo stations Friday. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:17:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_179212021.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_179212021.html Myron Wright sends this Cheer to the Kokomo Fire Department and the Kokomo Police Department: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_178211724.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_178211724.html THE ISSUE: Carroll County’s Deer Creek Park.OUR VIEW: Kudos to the volunteers who maintain it. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:12:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_177211316.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_177211316.html THE ISSUE: Health insurance for city of Kokomo workers.OUR VIEW: Insurance must be at the heart of negotiations with labor unions that represent city workers. The current arrangement is unsustainable. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:04:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_176210406.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_176210406.html THE ISSUE: Summer swimming.OUR VIEW: Be careful out there. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:55:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_175195623.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_175195623.html It takes more than the act itself of bringing a child into this world to be a father. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:52:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_175195441.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/opinion/local_story_175195441.html THE ISSUE: Fireworks and pets.OUR VIEW: Help your pet get past July 4 celebrations with as little fuss as possible.