OPINIONS/EDITORIALS

You probably remember the old joke about a young person who was talking to his banker.
The customer whines, "but my account can't possibly be overdrawn, I still have checks!"
That may have brought a chuckle when you first heard it but I'm about to suggest how that same concept applies to Franklin County -- and you're probably not going to like it one little bit.

In this line of work, I get a front-row seat to watch people at their best ... and, their worst.
And, that goes for adults and kids.
Last Thursday was a good day.
It was the 14th year of the Franklin County Fun 4-H Livestock Show, a chance for kids to share their animal knowledge, demonstrate their care and control of chickens, rabbits, sheep and goats.

Dear editor: This November, North Carolina voters will be asked to decide on two constitutional amendments that could have consequences far beyond what their titles suggest.
One would permanently cap the state income tax rate at 3.5%. The other would require the General Assembly to create limits on how much local governments can raise through property taxes, without telling voters what those limits will actually be.

Dear editor: Add Franklin County Environmental Heath Department to the list of places where employees seem to keep an attitude and not polite.
I reached out to Environmental Health Department on Aug. 3, because I had questions regarding zoning permit and how to go about obtaining a Perc test. The person that answered my call, Tonya, seemed bothered and irritated at approximately 9 a.m.
I don't know the process/guideline for prepping land to build a dwelling and thought I was calling to the department that should be more than happy to assist.

Dear editor: True No Kings Americans are unlikely to unite to halt Trump's autocratic and cruel train in its tracks as long as so many of us act as though we were born a member of a pre-ordained political team and essentially have Republican or Democrat branded to our arms or backs.
Our founding fathers were strong individualists and critical thinkers. The U.S. Constitution does not address the matter of political parties.
George Washington did not affiliate with any organized political group.

Dear editor: A government-run electricity delivery system is being scrutinized in connection with the recent deaths of a family of three and their pets in Rocky Mount.
Louisburg is poised to catch up with Murder Mount's body count, any day now, weather permitting.
With hundreds of families reportedly denied access to the life-preserving power grid in Rocky Mount, its power officials have boldly planned to attend the ElectriCities conference at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia.