OPINIONS/EDITORIALS

Spring is unfolding in all its glory across Franklin County -- meaning there is a lot to enjoy and, of course, to get done before the real heat and humidity arrives.
But while there is plenty to enjoy, there are a few "weeds" that could be about to start growing -- and let's hope that some of our officials have their hoes sharpened and their sprayers filled with brush killer.
They're going to need all the tools at their disposal next Monday night when county officials are supposed to come to a special public hearing in Louisburg to discuss their proposed judicial center they want to build in downtown Louisburg.

It seems, quite possibly, that Franklin County leaders are ready to start pumping their brakes.
If you've been paying attention, in the last couple of months, Franklin County has, among other things,:
• Committed $175,000 to building a multipurpose pickleball/tennis court at Owens Park;
• Committed themselves to explore spaying and neutering all cats and dogs within their shelter;

Dear editor: Thank you Franklin Times and Gary Cunard for challenging our way of thinking.
Why do we find it so difficult to learn from history?
In the June 1, 1971 edition, Charles Dunn was right on track when he said the effort to solve the illegal drug problem must also include churches.

Dear editor: Why in the world would a significant percentage of voters in this country vote for an arrogant, obnoxious, rude, big city Yankee?
That is exactly the question that the Washington elites, both elected and unelected bureaucrats, are asking.
Why in the world would there be the interest in a third-party candidate like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.? These folks cannot figure that out either.