Category: HUB Opinion
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A call for tolerance for opposing views on war
I concur with Judith Tier who recognized that, at least at some level, “No one likes war. Everyone wants peace.” She is also most correct to point out that “peace is not the [mere] absence of war.” However, after such noteworthy nuance concerning war and peace, her editorial seemed to me to oversimplify. To speak…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. Mary Margaret Norton Mrs. Norton, 46, of Red Bank, died Dec. 20 at home. She resided in Shrewsbury and Red Bank, for approximately 25 years. She was…
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2005 will bring busy local agendas
As we prepare to turn the calendar page from 2004 to 2005, we mark the end of another year of service to the communities in which our newspaper circulates. The stories of 2004 have taken their place in the history books, and we look forward to all that the new year holds in store for…
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Editorial shows ‘mind-set of enlightened media’
Unfortunately, the Dec. 16 editorial, “Cover Your Eyes,” is an example of the all too common mind-set of today’s “enlightened” media. It says any restriction upon any public display — no matter how offensive nor how distasteful — is wrong. In the editorial you mock those who would place some type of restriction of what…
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Response to holiday banner protest
No one likes war. Everyone wants peace. However, peace is not the absence of war. Peace is the result we seek and sometimes it means fighting a war. Afghanistan now has a democratic government, men and women voted for the first time in their history; women walk the streets without burquas and kids play in…
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Address pay-to-play, no-bid contracts
During the public discussion portion of the Dec. 7 council meeting, I asked the council president when resolutions addressing pay-to-play and no bid-contracts will be placed on the agenda. I was told that this is something to workshop in the future. On the agenda of the Dec. 21 workshop meeting, I noticed 10 no-bid contracts…
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Obituaries
Russell P. Minton Jr. Mr. Minton, 53, of Ocean Grove, died Dec. 14 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Red Bank, he was a lifelong resident of Monmouth County. He was an ADS ads processor at the Asbury Park Press, Neptune, since 1990. Prior to that, he was employed at Central Jersey Bank,…
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Parents should involve children during holidays
No matter their holiday tradition, parents work hard to make memories for their children. Children however, just want to be included and involved in the hustle and bustle of the season — baking, decorating, shopping and wrapping gifts. Including children in these activities often seems like it creates more problems than it solves. But with…
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City officials placing Christmas in the closet
Christmas — the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ — is acknowledged as a universal holiday. The theme of peace on earth and goodwill toward men is perpetually contemporary. The economy of the world is bolstered to profitability due to an ecumenical sense of sharing our many blessings. Workers cherish the thought of receiving,…
