Analyzing what makes a “real man”

A column entitled “Accepting responsibility” appeared in The Graham Star last week.  The column – after criticizing President Biden for blaming President Trump for the recent tragedy in Afghanistan – then goes on to blame Marxist-inspired feminism for the decline in masculine virtue.

Help one another during uncertain times

Not long ago, I was upbeat and thinking the COVID epidemic was in retreat, and better days were ahead.  Along with the Good News, I reminded everyone of the three W’s: wearing a mask, waiting six feet and washing our hands.

You do you

On this very page, you will find four letters to the editor. You will also note that the top of the page reads “Opinions.” As an editor, it is quite troubling when your community is suffering.

Accepting responsibility

The masculine virtue of accepting responsibility has all but disappeared. This is no surprise, since masculinity and true virtue are also on life support.

History of 911 in Graham County

The first 911 system in the United States went into operation in Haleyville, Ala. on Feb. 16, 1968, followed six days later by one in Nome, Alaska. Preparations for starting a 911 system began in Graham County around 1992.

Respect our front-line employees

Making public policy is never easy.  We live in a democracy that delegates decision making to elected representatives. They hire staff with expertise to manage and deliver results from the policies that are made in public meetings with citizen input.

Getting some mud in your eyes

One summer, Terry Brotherton, of the East Lincoln Motor Speedway – a dirt track in Denver, N.C. – came up with a great idea to raise funds for the East Lincoln Christian Ministries. Between races at the track, local clergy would race against each other in the dynamic “Clash of the Clergy.

Klancy grew up surrounded by horses

As far back as Klancy Stevens – the daughter of Brian and Kristyn Stevens – can remember, she was around horses and loved it.  She began riding horses at the early age of five years old and has been riding them ever since. Klancy says that she was never afraid of horses even after being thrown.

Planting trees in a troubled world

It is alleged that Martin Luther once said “If I believed the world were to end tomorrow, I would still plant a tree today.”  That statement cannot actually be traced back to Martin Luther – as is often the case with quotes that we find today – but it is a profound statement regardless of origin.

Vaccines: COVID, polio and rabies

Pandemics are nothing new.  The Middle Ages saw bubonic plague. Nearly 100 years ago, the world saw the Spanish flu. AIDS/HIV plagued us in the 1980’s. We have seen Legionnaires’ disease, Ebola, Polio and most recently COVID and its variants.