Opinion/editorials from www.iberianet.com http://www.iberianet.com/ The latest news from the www.iberianet.com website! Newsys Template Engine Opinion/editorials http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-2012059731 Positive influences for our students http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4b06f27f06f9f875059419.txt Pre-kindergarten through second grade students at Magnolia Elementary School got a little break from their studies Tuesday when University of Louisiana at Lafayette athletes took over the school in an effort to promote literacy. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:18 -0600 newsys-2008328523 Tasty, fun way to raise $$$ http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4b05aaf38f358924105670.txt So many years ago, the success of a wild game cookoff here was a gleam in the eyes of the local chapter of the Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:35:01 -0600 newsys-2004776457 Crossings problem won't be solved http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4b044c2a898ad381282773.txt WILL CHAPMANPUBLISHER / THE DAILY IBERIAN Is there reason for optimism that new parish regulations to prevent trains from blocking local roads for lengthy times will be any more effective than previous attempts? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:09:06 -0600 newsys-2004015046 State agencies should talk http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4b02fb36af14a101323062.txt It would seem that when something suspected of being dangerous is reported to one state agency, that agency would notify another that might investigate, especially when the danger involves part of the natural resource that hundreds of thousands of people rely on for drinking water. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:10 -0600 newsys-2002112995 Tell them what you think http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4aff8e203ee6b308995245.txt “He takes those opinions very seriously and he voted against the bill in part because of the number of Louisianans who told him they opposed the public option and the high cost of the bill,” said a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon, about his vote against the U.S. House’s recent proposal on health care. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:26:02 -0600 newsys-2000166538 Can we take them seriously? http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4afdb400e9485233344317.txt A recent packet of resolutions from six local government entities that shows their support of an overpass in New Iberia is being touted by former New Iberia City Councilman David Broussard as evidence such a project is necessary. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:08:32 -0600 newsys-1993576233 LWFC makes a statement http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4afc6686b5fb4364054725.txt Enough’s enough is what the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has said, in so many words, to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:09:19 -0600 newsys-1995005393 Muslims should distance themselves http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4afb1569e3c9f207946356.txt It’s pretty hard to imagine there’s not a Muslim connection to the recent shooting at Fort Hood. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:08:44 -0600 newsys-1991964627 Many involved in tribute to vets http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4af9b9cc169a0305145609.txt Doing something with nothing is the best way to describe the work completed in Lydia at the new Lydia Veterans Memorial Monument. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:08:11 -0600 newsys-1986366731 Guest Editorial: Future's bright with the heath care safety net being offered http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4af5fe1e0ee84874788825.txt Aside from war and death, Americans face few issues as immediate as access to health care, particularly during times of economic hardship and its accompanying stress. More than 47 million Americans under 65 lack health insurance. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 06:08:34 -0600 newsys-1986366733 Local teacher's efforts rewarded http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4af5fe4c77a1a445136311.txt WILLCHAPMANPUBLISHER What a terrific honor it was to see a local teacher given a prestigious Milken Educator Award. Sun, 8 Nov 2009 06:08:34 -0600 newsys-1982534811 Prep fans are still cheering for team http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4af33117b929f269052214.txt My faith in the Teche Area’s high school football faithful has been restored in 2009. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:01:48 -0600 newsys-1978136895 Airport question; get coats for kids http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4af1ddab90fd0610057705.txt Some thoughts about items in the local news: • Oh, by the way — we owe more than $100,000. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:10:26 -0600 newsys-1977139230 Fallen soldier a hero http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4af085b31dd48493188261.txt So many times, the word hero is thrown around when it might not exactly fit the situation. In most cases, we are assured that using hero or heroic defines the action of a person. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:10:31 -0600 newsys-1973850492 Reform rhetoric doesn't add up http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4aecfa0d9714d347155798.txt It would appear Congress is getting closer to passing health care reform, after the House now has a proposal that is expected to pass and the Senate is said to be working on its own bill that reportedly has many similarities to the House version. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:06:44 -0500 newsys-1969878671 Good fright on this night http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4aeb29097d0d8118096467.txt The Cyr-Gates Community Center is not high on the list of New Iberia’s scariest places, but it will be come this weekend. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:04:13 -0500 newsys-1965725189 Electric speed signs helpful http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4ae9e08cdaba7733918664.txt Thanks, Sheriff Louis Ackal, for bringing those two speed signs to New Iberia. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:10:25 -0500 newsys-1967853551 Seeing red is good for students http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4ae88dfd9f32f139794247.txt “It is imperative that visible, unified, preventive education efforts by community members be launched to reduce the demand for drugs.” Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:58 -0500 newsys-1965824379 Train meeting needs you http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4ae73fce7a9c3981734531.txt Although we might not be as fast-paced in New Iberia as large metropolitan areas of this country, we’re used to getting across town in a reasonable amount of time, especially if we’re taking children to school or trying to get to work. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:09:56 -0500 newsys-1962748586 Obama's political pandering is costly http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4ae3943021cd9851967079.txt While I certainly respect those trying to get by on Social Security, President Obama’s proposal to send every Social Security recipient a $250 check to compensate for the lack of a cost-of-living adjustment for this year can’t be considered anything but political pandering. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:09:51 -0500 newsys-1955954353 Book sale good for everyone http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4ae1fd2248134227723685.txt Two weeks from today marks the beginning of the Friends of the Iberia Parish Library Book Sale. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:04:11 -0500 newsys-1949484439 Some advice not worth a quack http://www.iberianet.com/articles/2009/11/20/opinion/editorials/doc4ae0a1a775806601141078.txt Why do people pick on the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and or the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission? Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:08:27 -0500