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The Press-Dispatch H Spirit of generosity Continued from page 2 the challenge legislatively, so they turned to threats. "We're going to pass something that will undo 100 years of labor relations, and there will be blood," warned Democratic state Rep. Douglas Geiss when it was obvious the vote would go against his side. "There will be repercussions!" Geiss was harkening back to a 1937 incident in which Ford security employees beat up United Auto Workers organizers. But there's no reason automakers would use violence this time. Pro-union supporters did, though. Protesters tore down a tent filled with activists from the group Americans for Prosperity. A protester punched Fox News contributor Steven Crowder as he covered the protests, leaving him bloodied. State troopers in riot gear swept the area clear. Meanwhile, many teachers abandoned their classrooms, forcing some schools to close while the teachers traveled to pro- test at the capital. But many Democratic state senators weren't even there; they skipped out before the final vote that approved the right-to-work bill. This is what democracy looks like? Workers should be able to join a union. And they should be able to opt out if they don't want to join the union. Conservatives have been down before and come roaring back. After Barry Goldwater's resounding defeat in 1964, for example, who would have envisioned a President Reagan? Those on the right just kept working to persuade the American people about the strength of their ideas. That's what they're doing now. After the violent protests last year in Wisconsin and now Michigan, it's past time for leaders of the union movement to vow to do the same thing. Or is it democracy only when things go your way? Ed Feulner is president of The Heritage Foundation (www.heritage.org). H Happy New Year? Continued from page 2 He is only the latest in a long series of presidential candidates backed by a Republican establishment that seems convinced that ad hoc "moderation" is where it's at—no matter how many of their ad hoc moderates get beaten by even vulnerable, unknown or discredited Democrats. Back in 1948, when the Democratic Party splintered into three parties, each one with its own competing presidential candidate, Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey was considered a shoo-in. Best-selling author David Halberstam described what happened: "Dewey's chief campaign tactic was to make no mistakes, to offend no one. His major speeches, wrote the Louisville Courier Journal, could be boiled down 'to these historic four sentences: Agriculture is important. Our rivers are full of fish. You cannot have freedom without liberty. The future lies ahead . . .'" Does this sound like a more recent Republican presidential candidate? Meanwhile, President Harry Truman was on the attack in 1948, with speeches that had many people saying, "Give 'em hell, Harry." He won, even with the Democrats' vote split three ways. But, to this day, the Republican establishment still goes for pragmatic moderates who feed pablum to the public, instead of treating them like adults. It is not just Republican presidential candidates who cannot be bothered to articulate a coherent argument, instead of ad hoc talking points. Have you yet heard House Speaker John Boehner take the time to spell out why Barack Obama's argument for taxing "millionaires and billion- aires" is wrong? It is not a complicated argument. Moreover, it is an argument that has been articulated many times in plain English by conservative talk show hosts and by others in print. It has nothing to do with being worried about the fate of millionaires or billionaires, who can undoubtedly take care of themselves. What we all should be worried about are high tax rates driving American investments overseas, when there are millions of Americans who could use the jobs that those investments would create at home. Yet Obama has been allowed to get away with the emotional argument that the rich can easily afford to pay more, as if that is the issue. But it will be the issue if no one says otherwise. One of the recent sad reminders of the Republicans' tendency to leave even lies and smears unanswered was a television replay of an old interview with the late Judge Robert Bork, whose nomination to the Supreme Court was destroyed by character assassination. Judge Bork said that he was advised not to answer Ted Kennedy's wild accusations because those false accusations would discredit themselves. That supposedly sophisticated advice cost the country one of the great legal minds of our time— and left us with a wavering Anthony Kennedy in his place on the Supreme Court. Some people may take solace from the fact that there are some articulate Republicans like Marco Rubio who may come forward in 2016. But with Iran going nuclear and North Korea developing missiles that can hit California, it may be too late by then. Form 1040 Criminal Docket Pike Circuit Court David M. Sims charged with count I, operating a vehicle with schedule I, controlled substance, a class C misdemeanor; count II, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor; count III, possession of marijuana, a class A misdemeanor; and count IV, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, with prior conviction, a class D felony. Aaron J. Sanders charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, a class C felony. James M. Smith charged with forgery, a class C felony and theft, a class D felony. Brian James Morre charged with count I, operating a vehicle with 0.15 per- cent blood alcohol content or more, a class A misdemeanor; count II, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor. Jordan M. Helton charged with count I, operating a vehicle with 0.15 percent or more blood alchol content, a class A misdemeanor; count II, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor and count III, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, with prior conviction, a class D felony. Larry E. Foster charged with count I, fraud, a class D felony; count II, check deception, a class A misdemeanor; and count III, theft, a class D felony. In re: search warrant. Traffic and misdemeanor Pike Circuit Court By Barbara Sweet What a glorious year to be here with you all and welcome to the stage that is decorated just for you as we celebrate your birthday or anniversary in the week of Jan. 10-16. So come on up to the big stage and take a bow. Jan. 10—Mary Jo (Mark Craven's mother). Jan. 11—Joseph Sweet will be 67; Valerie Jones, 43. Jan. 12—Gavriel Isaac Brock will be 4; Brittney Turpin, 21. Jan. 14—Steve Mills will be 55; Chris Zazzetti, 25; Vickie Cravens, 58; Melissa Bailey O'Neal, 41. Jan. 15—Carrie Goodman will be 18; Keleb Bolin, 11; Amanda Truitt, 31. Jan. 16—Myra Huddleston will be 22; Mike Meyer, 59. Denver and Georgia Barrett will celebrate 12 years of marriage on Jan. 11. Margarito and Lori Gonzales will celebrate 12 years of marriage on Jan. 13. Eric and Katie Williams will celebrate eight years of marriage on Jan. 15. May all our stars have a great day and may all your wishes come true throughout the year to come. Keep in your heart all our stars in the hospital, nursing home or at home for many reasons like: Edwin Jr. and Irene McDonald, Paul and Alene Poehlein, Lendon and Christine Toms, Kay Drury, Charlie and Virgin- ia Norrick, Mildred Virden, Sylvia Wheeler, Katy Aldridge, Arvle Wade, Betty Sullivan, Ruthie Hayes, Vernon Arnold, Annabel Richardson, Charlie Crane, Laura Hensley, Ethan Virden, George Virden, Teresa Nicholson, Connie Tiberand, Phyllis Head, Dagmar Brossman, Mike Meyer, Botsy Woolsey, Rufus Lemond, Aaron Craig, Tom Saileau, Margie Hart, those with colds or sinus trouble, those who go in for tests or therapy and those with the aches and pains of everyday life. May all our stars feel better and be back with their loved ones who care deeply for their well-being. Events coming up in Winslow and the surrounding areas are: Jan. 14—Winslow Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 17—Winslow Lions Club at 7 p.m. and Pike County Leos Club at 8 p.m., both at the Trading Post. Jan. 21—Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday observed. Jan. 22—Winslow Beautification Committee 6:30, Winslow Economic and Development 7:30, both at the Community Center. Winslow Senior Citizens meet on Monday and Tuesday at the Community Center. Cell: 812-615-0071 812-789-3852 Karan Thacker, Owner By Appointment 19 years of experience Petersburg Senior Citizens meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in the Courthouse basement. No postcards this week but if you would like to share a trip or just want to say "hi," the address is Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598. Well the year of 2012 ended with snow on the ground, then the sleet came to begin the year of 2013 with the temperature dropping into the teens at night, and the 30s during the day. Some people are tired of the snow, but it's nice to see the different snowmen or snow families that are made and with over a foot of snow it doesn't take too long to build one. I know I'll be told "don't say that," but I'm happy to see we got a winter with low temps and plenty of snow. However, like others, I don't like to slip and fall on the slush and ice. I hope we have more of a winter and this isn't all we get for the season. Our wish for the New Year of 2013 is that all our stars have a year full of happiness and all the wealth you can handle and the joy that never ends with your family. If you need a resolution, I hope you remember and keep that resolution through the year. I don't make a resolution but through the year I try to do something to make the year better than the last year was and hope I don't forget what that goal was. Have any of you stars done that? We spent our New Year in the cabin, the cold cabin, with Daniel and Francis. Kyana spent a few hours. She wanted to stay up to welcome the New Year in but sleep time caught up with her instead. Laura stayed home and got some needed sleep and to doctor her hand after the surgery, but we all talked and wished each other a Happy New Year. Mike Gamble had a retirement party on his last day at work on Jan. 2 from the Pike Gibson Water Dept. where they had a catered meal for him. Since he has more time on his hands, the fish should take cover now. Congratulations Mike! Winslow Girl Scouts are out in the area taking orders for their cookies and there are two new cookies this year plus your favorite ones, so catch up with your local Girl Scout in your area and get your order in soon. We are happy to see Eleanor (Boots) back to work again and thanks to the man above, she is all smiles. Well, it's time to wrap this show up for this week, but I hope you all will keep an eye on family and friends, slow down or leave early, and always smile, wave and say "hi" to everyone this week. "Friends are special." 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Godly self-restraint is the antidote, but as castor oil and turpentine, it is bitter and nauseous to the secular man, but will cleanse one's existence. The prophet told Solomon ". . . if you seek Him (God), He will be found; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever." Western society needs to rediscover the power of self-restraint and the ability to recognize temptation and not give into sin, which is the destructiveness we see daily. To do otherwise is to continue to jump from the cliff without a parachute and expecting a different result. Think about it! U.S. Individual Income Tax Return C-3 Court report H Points to ponder Continued from page 2 tion (what is that) is so passé. In other words, live life to the fullest because you only live once, and you'll be dead a long time. Our secular society by banishing sin has, in one writer's opinion, disarmed us and made us vulnerable to all sensual urges regardless of the consequences; if we see it, or want it, we reach for it. Being able to have all of what we want is self-destructive. We need to practice selfrestraint. The Apostle Paul recognized the rewards of living as a child of God as having and showing "love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Call 812-354-8500 • Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Two newspapers for one low price South Gibson Serving Haubstadt, Owensville and Fort Branch areas Call 812-753-3553 • Email: ads@sgstartimes.com