Christmas spirit helpful, can last all year!
By John W. Whitehead “A very Merry ChristmasAnd a happy new yearLet’s hope it’s a good oneWithout any fear.War is over, if you want itWar is over now.”—John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Happy Xmas (War Is Over) What a year. It feels as if government Grinches and corporate Scrooges have
Ask Grandpa: Sexual assault treatment, rehab, needed
Grandpa,I am in prison and serving a 20-year sentence for a sexual assault. I have done extensive therapy while here and I have learned one unwavering fact. I committed my crimes out of a need to take power away from an innocent victim to feed my own need for power
Lauren Underwood serves District well
December 17, 2019Dear editor; I am pleased to see that legislation championed by our U.S. representative, Lauren Underwood, was passed in the House earlier this month as another example of how she stands up for the needs of our District citizens. HR3, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act, passed and
Voice on Mission in Aurora her request
December 19, 2019Dear editor; I am a representative of many of the citizens of Aurora. We want to give our viewpoint on the issue of Wayside Cross Mission. The mayor, Richard Irvin, and his group have a dream to change Aurora from a fine factory town to a place for
Ask Grandpa: Pharmacist could check on little yellow pill
Grandpa, I am married to a lovely, vivacious woman who has been hounding me to have a child. We have been married (less than two years) and are still looking for the right house to buy. I promised her that once we buy a three-bedroom home, we can begin planning
How would U.S. government view Jesus, who spoke truth to power?
By John W. Whitehead The Christmas story of a baby born in a manger is a familiar one. The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant wife, Mary, went to the little town of Bethlehem so that
History sites, museums, offer holiday fare; lights delight
So much to do. So little time. The theme is relevant to most busy persons, however, none more than at the Christmas holiday time. Or, it could be at Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or New Year’s, or…. Regardless of the season, or, the reason, options to see and participate in activities
Concern registered for black market sales
December, 9, 2019Dear editor; Contrary to what Big Marijuana wants us to believe, State lawmakers were warned that legal weed would flood Illinois with black market activity. California is now the perfect example. California is considered the largest cannabis market in the world. Its total estimated marijuana sales revenue will
Aurora government resumes Municipal Aggregation Program
By Mavis Bates, Sierra Club, Valley of the Fox, Aurora GreenFest The city government of Aurora is resuming our Municipal Aggregation Program with an all-green, renewable, energy plan. It is a great way for Aurora’s residents and small businesses to switch over to clean 100% wind and solar energy at
The taxman reflects attitude of existing police state
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,
A boost to the Barrio Foundation
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
Ask Grandpa: A new twist to old phone scam revealed
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.
Pro-Life League in caroling tours
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
Proposal: Political party by MBA
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
Computer science education touches Grace Holistic Center for Education
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
False narrative leads to ban on all hemp products until 2018
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
Reactions relevant to previous Grandpa columns
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.