By John W. Whitehead “Taxman,” the only song written by George Harrison to open one of the Beatles’ albums, 1966 Revolver album, is a snarling, biting, angry commentary on government greed and how little control we the taxpayers have over our lives and our money. If you drive a car,...
December 6, 2019 Dear editor; I am writing to The Voice along with all elected officials on Aurora’s City Council and other influential members of our community, about a matter that is of upmost importance which needs some type of potential solution implemented. Since establishing my residency, in Aurora more...
Grandpa,I got a new twist to an old scam. A phone call came from a number in (a different) area code. I did not recognize the number so I did not answer it. Because they did not leave a message, I called back to see if it was a scam....
With the Christmas season upon us again, we’re hearing once more about the so-called “War on Christmas.” But one pro-life leader is offering a different take on this annual controversy. “The real War on Christmas has nothing to do with slogans on coffee cups or the words retail workers use...
By Jim Nowlan This column proposes a powerful, practical, if highly-unconventional, way to start a national conversation, even a movement, that possibly could help restore a healthy American democracy and solid economic future, and, maybe even replace one of our two bankrupt political parties. Politics and policy are today focused...
December 3, 2019Dear editor; Computers are everywhere, changing every industry on the planet, but only 45% of all high schools teach computer science. Girls and minorities are severely underrepresented in computer science classes, and in the tech industry. Good news is, we’re on our way to change this situation. With...
In 1937, Mr. William Randolph Hearst, newspaper-publishing tycoon, appeared before a committee of the U.S. Congress and requested that it introduce a bill prohibiting the growing, selling, and distribution of hemp. He was very disingenuous in his arguments because the hemp plant produced cannabis, a.k.a marijuana, which, he claimed, was...
Grandpa,Reasons for rejection of Replacement Theology. (See thevoice.us/questions-new-testament-husbands-sister). Matthew 5:17-22 and 22:36-40. The law of love does not replace God’s mercy, it fulfills it. There are hundreds of OT scriptures that offer grace. Too many to cite here. Themes for the OT and NT are prophecy and fulfillment, not nullification....
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By John W. Whitehead Once again, it’s been a hard, heart-wrenching, stomach-churning kind of year. It’s been a year of hotheads and blowhards and killing sprees and bloodshed and takedowns. It’s been a year in which tyranny took a few more steps forward and freedom got knocked down a few...
November 25, 2019Dear editor; I have had this letter in my mind for a while, but I live in senior living where the conversation is often “How clever of you to know what day it is.” An opinion for another time. I would like to thank The Voice for providing...
Grandpa,Thank you for asking. A blessing I have for which I am grateful is my younger sister and our pen pal relationship across the miles. Grandpa,I am sick and tired of these Bible Beaters pushing their beliefs onto real people who live in a real world. My kids just got...
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By John W. Whitehead By all means, let’s talk about impeachment. To allow the president, or any rogue government agency or individual to disregard the rule of law whenever, wherever, and however it chooses, and operate above the law is exactly how a nation of sheep gives rise to a...
By James D. Nowlan Many of us sense our great Nation, that city upon a hill, is slipping down the slope, yet we’re not sure how to restrain the slide. Our democratic process is wonderful, yet not perfect. For example, frequent elections, combined with candidates who think the fate of...
Grandpa says: Thank you to all who sent to me letters describing things for which you are grateful this Thanksgiving season. • I am grateful that I am retiring on New Year’s Eve. With my upcoming retirement. I want to share a few tips I learned in a life time...
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By John W. Whitehead War is a grisly business, a horror of epic proportions. In terms of human carnage alone, war’s devastation is staggering. For example, it is estimated that approximately 231 Million humans died worldwide during the wars of the 20th Century. This figure does not take into account...
Grandpa,Many years ago, my son was convicted of bank robbery. One condition of his upcoming parole is that he is not permitted to go into any bank, savings and loan, credit union, or, currency exchange. His parole will be in (a neighboring state), so is it okay for him to...
A Voice for your opinions: If you had the opportunity to talk to a military veteran, living or not, who would it be? Why?
