February 9, 2013
Lou HarryWhen a region stands to lose one of its finest actresses, a critic can't be too proud to beg
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February 9, 2013
Andrea Muirragui DavisThe Indianapolis version of the national chain is lower-key than its counterparts.
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February 9, 2013
Bill BennerThis is about possession obsession. Mine.
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February 9, 2013
I support fully the improvement of the bus system in the metro area [Morris column, Jan. 28]. It is a necessity and the responsibility
of government to provide access to those who need this service efficiently and cost effectively.
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February 9, 2013
I say no to expansion of Indiana’s school voucher program, already the most liberal in the nation when it comes to taking
public money and moving it to private—mostly religious—schools. I ask the Legislature, particularly the GOP super-majority,
to do more for the “system of common schools” they promised to support when they swore to uphold Indiana’s
Constitution.
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February 9, 2013
In a political climate where jobs is the watchword of every campaign, I am confused and saddened by the state Senate Education
Committee’s 7-4 vote endorsing a bill that would mandate the teaching of cursive writing in elementary school.
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February 2, 2013
Try as we might, we just don't get it. Oh, we understand why liquor store owners don't want Indiana lawmakers to lift
long-standing restrictions on Sunday alcohol sales. There's little doubt the state's ban on most carryout sales helps
them manage costs and stave off competition from big-box retailers. They admit as much (among other rationale).
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February 2, 2013
Mickey MaurerI am proud to relate that Pawel Fludzinski, Ph.D. recently published his first crossword puzzle in The New York Times. Pawel
has worked at Eli Lilly and Co. for more than 28 years with the last 20 years being in executive level leadership positions.
He has a Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry, but never mind that: He shares with me a love for construction of crossword
puzzles.
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February 2, 2013
Peter J. Rusthoven / Special to IBJWashington Post columnist Michael Gerson recently observed that our “best Democratic politician”
would be sworn in again as president of the United States as our “best Republican politician” was becoming
president of Purdue University.
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February 2, 2013
Julie Manning Magid / Special to IBJCompetitive, growing public companies that develop job opportunities and invest in the needs and resources of our community
have a long-standing ripple effect.
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February 2, 2013
Mike HicksSometimes the worst part of the economic forecasting I do is the sinking feeling that my predictions will be right.
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February 2, 2013
Mickey KimInvestors who heeded FDR’s advice—“When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on”—were
amply rewarded for staying the course.
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February 2, 2013
Bruce Race / Special to IBJAs late as 1950, Indianapolis’ city limits were served by a system of streetcars and buses that resulted in compact
and socially active neighborhoods.
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February 2, 2013
Ed FeigenbaumLegislative events aren’t proceeding according to a recognizable formula so far, leaving the coming months difficult
to predict.
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February 2, 2013
Lou HarryOpera star Sylvia McNair offers subtle take on "Send in the Clowns."
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February 2, 2013
Deborah DanielsAs a society, we do everything we can to protect our children from harm and prepare them to live productive and successful
lives.
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February 2, 2013
Thank you for the comprehensive [Jan. 14] story on the accomplishments of the students of Ben Davis University High School.
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February 2, 2013
Randall Shepard / Special to IBJNational headlines recently reminded us of the benefits Indiana reaps for its economy by thoughtful attention to our system
of justice.
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February 2, 2013
Far from credible criticism of “the liberal media double standard,” I interpreted Peter Rusthoven’s [Jan.
21] opinion piece “Double Standards on Israel” as an exercise in the expression of bias and bigotry.
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February 2, 2013
Bill Styring / Special to IBJSome time before April 15, the Legislature must decide whether to accept a deal from the federal government to expand Medicaid
coverage. It’s shaping up as one of two or three major calls our lawmakers must make.
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February 2, 2013
I am in total agreement with Benner’s [Jan. 7] suggestion of making incoming college freshmen ineligible for varsity
sports.
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February 2, 2013
Julia Vaughn / Special to IBJWhen I first met Mike Pence back in the mid-1990s, he was working as a radio and TV talk show host in Indianapolis. I was
a guest on his public affairs program many times and came to know the future governor as an affable and evenhanded host who
made room for all points of view while clearly stating his own.
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February 2, 2013
Woodrow Myers / Special to IBJThey say bipartisanship is dead in Washington, D.C. They say a Democrat won’t buy a Republican a beer and a Republican
won’t share a glass of Chardonnay with a Democrat.
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February 2, 2013
The element of controversy that clogs political debate, embitters theologians and fosters ethnic bitterness is surely as familiar
to us as Cain and Abel. King Solomon in 950 B.C. acknowledged its damage—and its danger—when he pleaded with his
subjects, “Come then, let us reason together” (though, like many “well-meaners,” he was better in
advising than complying).
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February 2, 2013
Lara Beck / Special to IBJI didn’t want to write about guns. The subject is fraught with complications. If I thought the political commentary
on Facebook was extreme during the election, it became downright ludicrous following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary
School.
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Irvington is up and coming much like Fountain Square. We would love to have something like this in our neighborhood!
Why do we care who has submitted proposals if we can't review the proposals? It's publicly owned land, but the public has zero say in what gets chosen to be built there. Yep, that sounds about right.
Perhaps May 21 is "Evangelical Day" over at the IBJ?
I don't know what's more depressing: that this passes for a defensible elective in a publicly funded SCIENCE class, or that more than half of the posters here are defending this charlatan. Intelligent design is creationism. Creationism is religion. Yes, we have freedom of religion, which deserves to be protected. Now someone kindly show Professor Hedin his freedom by escorting him over to the Religion department at BSU. Carry on.
I hope people realize that the 'vocal' opposition at the meeting represent the minority of people against this project. As with any controversial project - those who don't want it are the loudest, while those who like it or really don't care one way or the other don't come to such meetings. Unfortunately the same may be true of the survey now being offered by the BRVA. I live less than a 5 minute walk from BR Avenue and can tell you that I and most of my neighbors are support this exciting project, or are ambivalent. And how great that it includes quality apartments - something that BR sorely lacks. This is a first class opportunity that we should embrace (and no, I'm not with the BRVA or the developer.) As for the fellow who owns the Good Earth store, if he doesn't want competition then let him pull together his own investors and out bid Whole Foods to operate the proposed grocery component! Come on folks - let's move ahead.