Ronald Reagan

The importance of voting — the fundamental civic duty of voting — was never in question in my family. As a result, I’m always stunned by the number of Americans who do not vote or who vote only sporadically, and especially by the people who aren’t excited to vote at the very first opportunity. read more >

In defending to legislators his decision to allow about 50 refugees to resettle in northwest Arkansas, Gov. Hutchinson sounded like the thoughtful Republicans we remember with nostalgia. read more >

Compromise is not a four-letter word. It’s a way to appeal to the greatest number of players or customers. Compromise moves ideas, issues and products toward acceptance. read more >

One side of the political spectrum gets a lot of mileage out of quoting President Ronald Reagan’s quip about government: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” And far too often, to again selectively quote the Great Communicator, government isn’t the solution; it’s the problem. Except sometimes … read more >