It was a surprise to many patriotic Southeast Missourians to learn that it is especially appropriate to fly the U.S. flag on May 1, which is Loyalty Day. Skateboarding isn't going away. It's sad when some people view our city streets as one big trash can.
Drivers toss cigarette butts, food wrappers and junk mail out car windows.
The captain of the submarine that collided with a Japanese fishing boat, killing nine men and boys, has received as punishment a letter of reprimand. His Navy career is in tatters, and Cmdr. Someone should be held accountable. The federal government is wasting tens of millions of dollars annually by paying felons and fugitives Medicare and Medicaid benefits they aren't entitled to under federal law. The agreement reached by leaders of the 32 democracies in North and South America during their summit at the Quebec trade summit is important for many reasons.