These guys don't need no stinkin' tax relief
Red State/Blue State
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN
      A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think.
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The best local politicians do it for love of their towns
Coda
GREG BEAN
      I've often wondered since I moved to New Jersey why any sane individual would run for most elected offices here. Most of the offices are not full-time positions, so office holders usually have to work a real full-time job in addition to put bread on their family's table. They are lowpay, high-str...
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And taps was played over a clean bedroom
Are We There Yet?
LORI CLINCH
      I cleaned Little Charlie's room last week. You show me someone who doesn't think that's noteworthy and I'll show you someone who has never seen Little Charlie's room. Charlie likes Army men. He likes Jeeps, tanks, trucks, and his mantra is "The more the merrier!
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