The twentieth anniversary of Earth Day is now history. 
For some, it was a reaffirmation of changes they’ve made in individual life-styles to help protect the earth’s fragile environment.  For many others it was an awakening, opening their eyes to the damage which has been done to the earth’s ecosystems …

Our high visibility war on drugs threatens to leave an indelible scar on the nation’s social fabric, one infinitely more ominous than that left by the drugs its generals and supporters so piously seek to eliminate.  The near hysteria over the nation’s “drug crisis” has created an atmosphere in which …

In their enthusiasm to once again demonstrate the charitable nature of  their social souls, our selectmen have obviously lost sight of one of the most fundamental principals on which our federal, state and local governments was founded.
The premises of “majority rule” in our democratic society has always been tempered with …

Last month, a petition was circulated to change the zoning along a short section of land abutting Route 13 just north of the historic district to “limited commercial”.  This petition was signed by one hundred fifteen residents, with only two of those people approached declining to sign. . . a …

The framers of our Constitution envisioned the American Congress being comprised of a cadre of citizen legislators, men (and later women) who would temporarily interrupt their business and personal careers for a few years to contribute to and participate in the governing of their nation, subsequently returning to their communities …

Once again proposals have surfaced in Concord to “overhaul” the State’s liquor laws.  Unfortunately, the headlines which seduce us into believing real change is afoot turn out to be little more than overblown rhetoric.  Both legislators and lobbyists, alike, are quick to point out that the proposed changes are primarily …

If, as some experts assert, an educated populace is the backbone of a free and productive society, then American’s future may be in jeopardy!  Despite endless studies by self-professed experts, soaring increases in per pupil expenditures and a continued growth in the percentage of students completing high school, there is …

“It is harder to preserve than obtain liberty.”
Voltaire
The past decade has witnessed an alarming trend emerging on the American political landscape.  Activist forces on both the left and the right have become increasingly outspoken in their efforts to justify the limitation or surrender of fundamental rights in the name of …

The Town of Amherst missed a unique opportunity to take a positive step in the area of providing affordable housing when the ZBA ejected the petition of Cambridge Associates for a variance from the “over 55” age requirements for an apartment complex on land it owns between Juniper Drive and …

I’ve been awaiting since that bitterly cold night the previous fall when I escorted my youngest around the neighborhood trick-or-treating arrives.

Normally, it will be preceded by several overcast, possibly rainy days with the temperature rising ever-so-slightly during each twenty-four-hour period. Then, I'll wake up one morning . . . there'll …

As the first warm breezes of March make their long awaited appearance, my psyche begins to undergo a predictable metamorphosis.  I can’t really explain the cause for this somewhat illogical reordering of priorities, although it inevitably repeats the same familiar pattern year after year. 
I have often wondered if this …

In reading the Cabinet’s front-page article on our recent meeting we were extremely disappointed that one very key aspect of our presentation was lost in the sensationalism of the copy.
Specifically, although there has been alcohol abuse by some number of football players during this and past seasons, it is not …

Winston Churchill once remarked that the United States democracy was, “the worst form of government ever devised by man ,,,  except for all the rest!“  Prompting the eloquent tribute was his undying admiration of, and profound respect for the United States and its Constitution.  I am proud to share his …

Winston Churchill once expressed his belief that, "The United States form of government is the worst ever devised by man … except for all the rest!"

While Churchill's eloquence acknowledges our system has its flaws, he also pays tribute to it as a shining beacon in the foggy, and all too …

The final chapter of Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos” articulates the underlying question some fifty-odd New Hampshire communities addressed in debates calling for a nuclear weapons freeze during their recent town meetings.
Proponents contend that if enough public pressure is exerted, our government, and perhaps that of the Soviet Union, will halt their …

Once again the Federal Government has vented its wrath on the private sector, this time with possibly devastating consequences.
In the last few days, the Department of Labor, with the blessing of the Justice Department, has levied huge tax sanctions on businesses in the State of New Hampshire, perhaps in the …

It is with increasing concern that I continue to read about the movement to convene a constitutional convention for the avowed purpose of drafting and passing an amendment to the Constitution which would require the federal government to balance it budget each year.
It sound nice, but such an amendment would …

Recently, there’s been a heated debate from various segments of public opinion regarding the goals and directions of the programs run under the auspices of the Amherst [NH] Recreation Commission (ARC).  I thought, therefore, I’d try to state the basic philosophy of the commission as I see it as its …

Congress, in its infinite wisdom, has come up with yet another costly scheme to insulate us from unpleasantness as part of its ongoing program of building a “no-risk” society.  This latest effort cones to us in the form of a massive bailout for Chrysler Corporation.
With the precedent in hand, American …

I note, with some amusement, two different “squibs” on page 56 of last Wednesday’s Nashua Telegraph, evening edition.
The first article relates to our beloved governor’s campaign to “Keep the Christ In Christmas Day”.  In his infinite wisdom, somehow the term “Xmas” to him detracts from the true meaning of the …

I ran across an article in last week’s “Milford Cabinet” written by Ms. Nancy Chase of Amherst [NH].
I think Mr. Ellsmore’s arrogance is exceeded only by his lack of good judgement.  In a period when energy conservation is, in theory, one of our highest national priorities, it seems to me …

I can't agree with recommendations to replace the Delaney Clause. This clause in the FDA's charter represents a sane approach toward placing human values above business interests, which is where they should be.

The Delaney Clause simply states that the FDA is required to ban any food additive or other substance …