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The Press-Dispatch Opinion Wednesday, September 4, 2019 C- 11 Court Report son for having a bicamer- al Congress is that it places another obstacle to major- ity rule. Fifty-one senators can block the wishes of 435 representatives and 49 sen- ators. The president, with a veto, can thwart the will of all 535 members of Con- gress. It takes a two-thirds vote, not just a majority, of both houses of Congress to override a presidential veto. In addition to not un- derstanding our Consti- tution, Hannah-Jones' ar- ticle, like in most discus- sions of black history, fails to acknowledge that black Americans have made the greatest gains, over some of the highest hurdles in the shortest span of time than any other racial group in mankind's history. The evidence: If black Ameri- cans were thought of as a nation with our own gross domestic product, we'd rank among the 20 wealth- iest nations. It was a black American, Gen. Colin Powell, who headed the world's mightiest military. A few black Americans are among the world's wealth- iest. Black Americans are among the world's most fa- mous personalities. The significance of this is that in 1865, neither a slave nor a slave owner would have believed that such progress would be possible in less than a cen- tury and a half, if ever. As such, it speaks to the in- testinal fortitude of a peo- ple. Just as importantly, it speaks to the greatness of a nation within which such progress was possible, progress that would have been impossible anywhere else. The challenge before us is how those gains can be extended to a large per- centage of black people for whom they appear elusive. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. Continued from page 10 SLAVERY FELONY Pike County Circuit Court Danny J. Wiscaver charged with count I dealing in Methamphetamine/ delivery of methamphetamine amount of 10 or more grams, a level 2 felony, count II possession of methamphet- amine, a level 6 felony, count III main- taining a common nuisance-controlled substances, a level 6 felony and count IV dealing in marijuana. Quentin Andrew Pilk charged with count I dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, count II unlawful pos- session of a firearm by serious violent felon, a level 4 felony, count III posses- sion of methamphetamine, a level 5 fel- ony and count IV maintaining a com- mon nuisance-controlled substances, a level 6 felony. Alexis Brock charged with count I dealing in methamphetamine, less than 1 gram but with an enhancing cir- cumstance, a level 4 felony and count II possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. Kristie Emmons charged with count I possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony, count II neglect of a dependent, a level 5 felony, count III maintaining a common nuisance-con- trolled substances, a level 6 felony and count IV possession of paraphernalia. Edra Lynn Cannon charged with count I domestic battery, committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years old, a level 6 felony. Susan J. Wheatley charged with count I obstruction of justice def. knowingly or intentionally in an offi- cial proceed, a level 6 felony and count II possession of marijuana. Jamen Russell charged with count I unlawful possession of syringe, a lev- el 6 felony and count II maintaining a common nuisance-controlled sub- stances, a level 6 felony. TRAFFIC AND MISDEMEANOR Pike County Circuit Court Kandice Dillon charged with oper- ating a vehicle with a scheduled I or II controlled substance. Bobby J. Goodwin charged with in- vasion of privacy-violates protective order. Eden Sullivan charged with posses- sion of marijuana. Christina K. Ritter charged with op- erating a vehicle while intoxicated and possession of marijuana. CIVIL Pike County Circuit Court Keri Ann Woods sues Kevin Ray Woods for dissolution of marriage. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. sues Teresa Baker on complaint. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. sues Roger Jones on complaint. Hasgoe Cleaning Systems, Inc. sues Chris Britton on complaint. In regards: vehicle title request for Trent A. Charles. A J Shoultz sues John M. Wooley Lumber, Inc. on complaint. INFRACTION Pike County Circuit Court Racheal Asante charged with failure to change lanes for authorized emer- gency vehicle. Ernest J. Futrell charged with seat- belt violation. Jenna S. Horrall charged with speed- ing. Jack T. Wojack charged with speed- ing, exceeding 55 mph. Nathan T. Poteet charged with seat- belt violation. Kristopher C. McDonald charged with seatbelt violation. David Sandoval charged with speed- ing, exceeding 55 mph. Adam J. Beier charged with speed- ing, exceeding 30 mph. in a Urban Dis- trict. Dawn A. Slunder charged with speeding, exceeding 55 mph. Anthony B. Ulm charged with speeding. Robert E. Tucker charged with speeding, exceeding 55 mph. Austin L. Loveless charged with speeding, exceeding 30 mph. in an Urban District. Joseph R. Moore charged with speeding. Dustin J. Willis charged with speed- ing, exceeding 70 mph. Jonathan E. Coats charged with speeding, exceeding 70 mph. Jessica Benitez charged with speed- ing, exceeding 70 mph. Zachary C. Brown charged with op- erating with expired plates. Jacob T. Newberg charged with speeding. Steven L. Parker charged with speeding. Robert L. Gerding charged with speeding. Kimberly A. Sorrells charged with speeding. Gerald L. Merkley charged with speeding, exceeding 30 mph. in an Urban District. Raylon D. Stewart charged with count I driving while suspended and count II speeding, exceeding 70 mph. SMALL CLAIMS Pike County Circuit Court Ohio Valley Gas, Inc. sues Josh Tin- sley. Hoosier Accounts Service sues Wil- liam Flener. Hoosier Accounts Service sues Ad- am G. Benefiel. Hoosier Accounts Service sues Hol- ly E. Bowling. Hoosier Accounts Service sues Wes- ley D. Neukam. Hoosier Accounts Service sues Shadenna K. Fettinger. cause their relative, neigh- bor, friend or acquaintance had the same strange set of symptoms. Researchers from far away places like It- aly, Japan, China, Austra- lia, England, India, etc.etc and of course various plac- es in the US contributed to the final conclusion or diag- noses and treatment of the mysterious illness. It is amazing to me look- ing back from the era of analysis by way of histo- ry and physical exam and some advanced machines to now understanding of molecular biology using very sophisticated devic- es for arriving at the diag- nosis. And indeed we now begin to better understand the depth of the many mys- terious illnesses. Howev- er, we're just beginning to widen our knowledge, and I wonder what's next. We now commonly hear of replacements, trans- plants, gene therapy, ma- nipulation of DNA, stem cell therapy , biologicals, etc,etc. There seems to be no end in sight. Truly amazing. How exciting. • • • Humor of the week: The wife was looking at the mir- ror and told her husband, her doctor mentioned con- cerns about her skin, her weight, her posture and other matters that had upset her. She asked her husband if the doctor had mentioned something good about her health. The husband said, "Yes, I heard him say that you had excellent vision." Last heard, the husband was nursing a black eye in the ER. Next time, learn when to shut up. Wisdom of the week: see above humor of the week. Have a great week! Continued from page 10 AILMENTS Continued from page 10 EMPTY This is a fake Jesus! Je- sus said, "I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am He, you will indeed die in your sins." What does it mean to be- lieve? Jesus placed the bur- den upon the seeker when he said, "Whoever be- lieves in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from with- in them." Christendom's "Fake Jesus" allows Him to be used for their own pur- poses, which at this junc- ture in time embraces any and all social and political causes, which allows ev- eryone to feel good about themselves, irrespectively of how wretched they are. Christianity's Jesus did not call for an accommoda- tor of the world but to seek after the "agape" love of the Father, then to share that love among humanity. Christendom attempts to remake the world and erad- icate racism, sexism, ho- mophobia, Islamophobia, xenophobia, nationalism, misogyny, global warming, and all other unforgivable phobias, but without the agape love of God through Jesus, who demands per- sonal accountability! The gap between Chris- tianity and Christendom's Jesus is unbridgeable. Je- sus is either a carpenter from Galilee who called the world to repentance and gave His life for many, or He is a guru who pro- claimed loved toward all without the use of psyche- delic drugs. Your faith and life in Christ is more precious than any "thing" or person on earth. Why trade it for membership within Chris- tendom, when you have to give up Christ? Think about it! 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Continued from page 10 BENEFITS your income tax burden. And while the Social Se- curity earnings limit goes away once you reach your full retirement age, there is no such relief from the IRS at any age when it comes to paying income tax on your Social Security benefits. And, with the collapse of family, more elderly Amer- icans will be living alone. If you think this picture is gloomy, the good news is nothing is inevitable. We're still free, and we can change course. Different discourse in the public square, policies consistent with seeing lib- erty as a "blessing," can be advanced. But the starting point must be seeing some- thing wrong with the sta- tus quo. Star Parker is an author and president of CURE, Cen- ter for Urban Renewal and Education. Contact her at www.urbancure.org. Continued from page 10 VALUES CREATIVITY. OUR SPECIALTY. The Press Dispatch PIKE COUNTY'S NEWS NETWORK Design by two of Indiana's top designers is included with every ad purchase. 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