Category: Opinion

Watching hoarders as they empty the shelves of supermarkets, grocery stores and pharmacies as COVID 19, the coronavirus pandemic, takes its toll on daily life in our communities, it is easy to assume that a crisis brings out the worst in people. But, the fact is it can bring out the best in us, as well. Take the story of a pair of brothers in Hixson, TN who sought to corner the market for hand sanitizers, antibacterial wipes and face masks in the early days of the potentially deadly disease. The New York Times reported that during the three days after the…

Dear Editor, Fear of the corona virus infection has led to an increase in pet surrenders around the globe. According to the CDC, “There is no evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread the CoronaVirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or that they might be a source of infection in the United States.” The pet community is begging everyone not to take their pets to a shelter out of fear that they spread or transmit this strain of Corona Virus. There is a lot of misinformation being spread about Corona Virus in pets, particularly on social media. There is a Corona…

By Dr. Glenn Mollette  The Coronavirus is a pandemic that most of us don’t understand, but we are learning. This disease has taken over 9,000 lives and made over 220,000 more people sick. We’ve heard via television about it starting in China and its impact even before arriving in America.  So far this is what we know about Coronavirus. The disease is life threatening.  If the disease does not kill you, there is a chance you will be very sick with severe respiratory problems. Thousands of respirators are needed across the country because of the nature of the disease.  Who wants…

Dear Editor, From coronavirus blames to impeachment, the left’s relentless and divisive attacks on the Trump’s presidency are a disgrace to the Constitution. The FBI insurgency, Mueller plot, the media hatred and impeachment are unthinkable. This has never happened in the history of the United States. It is an insult to our founding fathers, an embarrassment to the U.S. Every cause or action in life has an effect. What the Democrats and  the Media have done to Trump, is the Cause. The Effect of this will be a “Decades long dominance of the Republican Party”. Trump’s base, Bill Barr and…

Dear Editor, Another letter, “Freedom,” in the March issue of The Standard, blasts the left, while extolling the virtues of the right. As I see it, one more divisive (my way or the highway) attitude which is driving yet another   Consider the Republican mantra regarding individual freedoms of less government in our lives being desirable, then ask why the Republicans want to restrict a woman’s right to seek an abortion, or why they object to same sex marriages, freedoms most of the rabid right want abolished. Then look at the socialistic programs Social Security and Medicare, both Democratic propositions….