Monthly Archives: November 2011

Ohio’s Execution Of Reginald Brooks, Yesterday, Brings Attention To HB160 — To Abolish Ohio’s Death Penalty

In the aftermath of Ohio’s execution, yesterday, of Reginald Brooks — convicted of killing his three sons — I was glad to see that Ohio Capital Blog posted a You-tube video showing the comments Sister Helen Prejean, of “Dead Man … Continue reading

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DDN School Voucher Article Fails To Point Out HB136 Will Use Coercive Taxation To Fund Religious Education

Today’s DDN included a front page article concerning House Bill 136 written by Margo Rutledge Kissell.  HB136 greatly expands Ohio’s voucher program to make it possible that all state money now provided to local schools may, instead, be used to … Continue reading

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Moderate Oakwood Democrat Seeks To Replace Radical Republican Jim Butler To Represent OHD-41

Caroline Gentry is seeking to be the Democratic Party’s candidate for election to the Ohio House representing the area where I live — Ohio’s newly created House District 41. December 7 is the deadline for candidates to file for the … Continue reading

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In Kettering, The Challenge Is To Help The Local School Board — Regardless Of Disappointment With Election

Before his campaign to be elected to the Kettering School Board, I hadn’t met Jim Ambrose, but after meeting him, I decided to vote for him. I put a sign in my yard showing my support. As it turned out, … Continue reading

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Why I’ll Vote “Yes” For Ohio’s Issue 1

Currently, Ohio law prohibits any candidate whose age is more than 70 to seek election to a position of judge. Someone elected at age 70 would be age 76 by the end of his or her term. Issue 1 proposes to … Continue reading

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In Kettering Ward 4, I’ll Vote For The Challenger, Lisa Crosley, For Kettering City Council

I’ve changed my mind. In Kettering Ward 4, until just the last couple of days, I was set to vote for the long serving incumbent, Bruce Duke, to return to the Kettering City Council. But, now, I’ve decided to vote … Continue reading

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