United States and Mexico border is highlighted in green Sedona AZ (September 27, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Editor; In previous letters I outlined an idea that I honestly believe to be the best, most affordable, definitely doable, effective, efficient and most compassionate way to deal with the problems involving the trafficking of “Undocumented Individuals.”... 

Sedona AZ (September 21, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Subject: My Opinion of Veteran Idolization of ‘War Hero’ McCain Ref: John McCain’s Actual Record vs National Media Mantra Editor; Arizona Senator John McCain (R) I am a Veteran; albeit never been in actual combat and in during supposed Peace Time. Being an enlisted man having to deal frequently in... 

SedonaEye.com financial columnist J. Rick Normand Sedona AZ (September 1, 2015) – Keep Sedona Beautiful, the Sierra Club, the Monument Workgroup, Tom O’Halleran, U.S. Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, Sedona’s last Mayor, a former Councilor now running for our School Board, Sedonadotbiz, and the current City Council proponents of the Sedona-Verde Valley Red Rock National Monument (“SVVRRNM”)... 

Sedona AZ (August 13, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Subject: Democrats and Socialists Ref: Debbie Wasserman Shultz asked difference of Democrats and Socialists Editor; With Bernie Sanders a “Socialist” running on the Democrat ticket in the Primary against Hillary Clinton and whoever else may enter the race, the Head of the DCCC (or whatever they call the Democrat... 

Sedona AZ (July 9, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Subject: Who do we admire? Ref: Publicly accepted admiration of villains Editor; 2014 Peace Piece Festival Why do we get upset when the Islamic Terrorists publicly ‘Behead’ some unfortunate individual simply because he/she does not accept the ghastly and bizarre Islamic form of governance with its Sharia Law,... 

State capitol building in Phoenix AZ Sedona AZ (June 27, 2015) – Representative Bob Thorpe, AZ LD 6, is today releasing the following statement: “I was surprised by yesterday’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on same-sex marriage. The argument has been made that the 14th amendment, which was ratified in 1868, is part of the basis for the ruling. However, the court has certainly not felt the... 

Sedona AZ (May 28, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: May 28, 2015 Subject: Emotions Ref: President’s reaction to News Editor: Thank God for Emotions. They tell a story sometimes completely contrary to the actions and words coming out of the mouth of the one trying to use “Emotions to deceive.” Is it just me or is there actually a much deeper meaning when... 

AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction Douglas Sedona AZ (March 27, 2015) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas recently returned from the national Council of Chief Superintendents of Schools Organization (CCSSO) annual conference in Washington, D.C. While there, she met with fellow state superintendents from around the United States and conferred on a number of topics. Douglas found... 

Former U.S. Supreme Court Judge Sandra Day O’Connor was unanimously confirmed by the Senate in 1981 supported by conservatives and liberals and women’s rights groups like the National Organization for Women. She retired from the Court on January 31, 2006. On August 12, 2009, Justice O’Connor was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor of the United States,... 

Sedona AZ (September 13, 2014) –The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: September 10, 2014 – The President’s Speech Ref: President Obama’s “Tough Talk Oratory” Editor; My first question is “What is the difference between “ISIS” which is the common name used in the media and “ISIL”, which is used seemingly universally by President Obama and his Administration...