In recent months, bullying has made top news. I’m glad for only one reason: Finally, there is a chance for others to see just how much the bully hurts. Many times, we focus on the abuse of the person being bullied without ever focusing on the abuse of one who causes such abuse. When we […]
Robin Leake
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‘Getting off’ from the soapbox
R. Thompson’s response to my letter (“Get off your soapbox and do something,” Jan. 13, 2010, Gazette) really had me thinking. However, the response came out swinging but didn’t land a punch. In my letter, (“MAPS 3 needs a spanking,” Dec. 30, 2009, Gazette), I was neither for nor against MAPS 3, and I stated […]
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MAPS 3 needs a spanking
I didn’t vote for or against MAPS 3. I believe we need to grow our city, but not at the expense of others. Others that can’t afford health care, elderly care programs, counseling for a drug-dependent loved one, and a meal on the table or a house to have a meal. Somehow, MAPS 3 will […]