Category: Opinion

Dear Editor, The demographic shift known as the “Silver Tsunami” is upon us as the baby boomer generation heads into retirement. This shift is set to reshape Kingman significantly, with over half of the local population within a 20-mile radius already over 50. We are tasked with responding to the challenges and changes that will come as a significant segment of our community moves out of the workforce. These retirees will primarily rely on retirement savings and Medicaid, marking a profound shift in our city’s economic dynamics. With an estimated 10,000 Americans turning 80 every day from 2025 and the…

Dear Editor, Caitlin Clark will do great in the WNBA. She can shoot, she can pass and she’s a savvy player. Clark did what no one ever dreamed anyone would do and that was to score more points than Pistol Pete Maravich who played for LSU from 1967 – 1970. Maravich scored 3667 total points at LSU and averaged 42.2 points per game for the tigers. Clark totaled 3951 points .and averaged 30 points per game. Old timers are quick to recall that Maravich did it before the day of the shot clock and the three-point line. Also, it was…

Dear Editor, We chose to run for the school board after hearing the frustrations of local parents and staff. While the current school board has been quietly chugging along, the attitude of “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it” does not work when applied to the shaping of our children’s minds before they launch into life. We believe we can streamline the traditional school process and draw parents in, resulting in teachers being able to focus on providing a quality education. As young, professional parents with a wide range of combined experience, we are well-positioned to tackle the shortcomings of…

Dear Editor, On Fox news at a town hall meeting, Sean Hannity asked Trump if he would be a dictator. Trump said on his first day as President he would be a dictator and get rid of all the immigrants. If you think Trump is not dangerous, listen and hear what Trump will do as a dictator like his Russian buddy Putin. 1. Terminate the Constitution of the U.S.A. This has been the law of the land and protected democracy for over 200 years. 2. Discontinue Social Security and Medicare for the elderly and disabled, which the American people paid…

Dear Editor, Mr. Goyeneche, I have to agree with you, thanks to the First Amendment, and to the media outlets such as The Standard newspaper, which allows the exchange of ideas, especially in what seems to be a very conservative area of the state. That said “Can you show us a better system?” I believe I can. Let’s have a look at capitalism as it currently exists, with few if any restrictions from governmental regulations. Currently, capitalism is responsible for the extreme wealth disparity in this country. The wealthy get wealthier due to the breaks in current governmental regulations, big…