As a middle-class White guy talking to a mostly similar audience, we probably shared this belief: Bad cops are only 1% of all police officers, just a few bad apples. Don’t trust criminals for an honest perspective.
Hear the word hero a lot lately? How about “everyday hero” as applied to teachers, first responders, maybe yourself?
(Ed. note: John Murtari’s “Murt’s Minute” column usually runs every other Monday. We are running it today because this is a Saturday-Sunday-Monday edition.)
The power of belief and talk is cheap. Both are true, but it’s tough when our beliefs, especially about family and friends, are challenged by cold reality. It’s a savage bite and leaves a wound that’s hard to heal.
You’ve heard about free daycare, housing, education, etc. But what makes it a right vs. a nice-to-have? Who pays?
Residents get frustrated when elected officials resign and someone is appointed without a vote — some cry favoritism.
We learn from life experiences and get smarter as we age — hopefully!
Surprised by the headline? Wonder how this happened without local and national outrage?
Have we gone crazy? Whether it’s about politics, social issues, or guns, many have a strained relationship with a family member or friend.
(Editor’s Note: Today we are debuting a new column from a local writer, “Murt’s Minute” by John Murtari of Lyons; Murt was his nickname when he was in the Air Force. It will run every other Monday, alternating with Pete Mitchell’s “In America” columns. In discussing how he envisions his writ…
