http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=960&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com Opinion: Editorials, Letters to the Editor and Columnists from the Kennebec Journal en-us Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:28:19 GMT 2010-07-29T21:28:19Z en-us http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=99579329&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FJOSEPH-REISERT-Ants-may-have-an-edge-when-designing-efficient-systems.html The really important political debate today is not between Democrats and Republicans, or between liberals and conservatives. It’s between the architects and the ants. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:28:19 GMT 7c65348d855d39f4db5a0a905a117668 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-29T21:28:19Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=99481429&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FGORDON-L-WEIL-Obama-administration-intimidated-by-faulty-Fox-News-story-on-Sherrod.html The case of Shirley Sherrod raises worrisome questions about the media and the government. She is the U.S. Agriculture Department official who was fired because of a Fox News video that made her look like she was willing to discriminate against white people in performing her duties. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:35:32 GMT 8eb2acf9b1c9d48556f60a14456f66d4 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-29T19:35:32Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=99364954&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FGEORGE-SMITH-Maine-nowhere-in-sight-in-list-of-nations-top-sites-for-sportsmen.html In June, Outdoor Life magazine published its third annual ranking of the best towns in America for hunters and fishermen. The results for Maine were discouraging. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:18:50 GMT 8afe0013ee4a7247bbf753719d8c7748 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-28T17:18:50Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=99268474&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FDAVID-OFFER-No-longer-labeled-cheechakos-the-Offers-head-home-to-Maine.html Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:07:06 GMT a13f57de8adc4aed183a4d940a0e4164 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-26T21:07:06Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=99135814&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2Fits-summer-and-loafing-is-easy_2010-07-25.html Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:49:16 GMT e2553113603981e00bd37d8df45c51c1 2010-07-26T01:49:16Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=98635449&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FOUR-OPINION-Kids-futures-depend-on-them-staying-in-school.html Among the most desirable educational goals the state has set is the one calling for a substantial reduction in the dropout rate for high school students. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:58:24 GMT 480704541e0aa926e4c79d83e0f6ddb0 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-16T21:58:24Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=98631914&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FTONY-PAYNE-Maine-not-in-lineup-of-nations-most-business-friendly-states.html Just prior to the All Star baseball game that showcased the best in major league talent, NBC News reported that its affiliate, CNBC, released its list of America’s Top States for Business. In the starting lineup of states that make business and jobs their passion, Maine was out of contention. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:03:55 GMT 0b9ea44e176bb4a300140f7696523836 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-16T21:03:55Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=98630789&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FDAN-BILLINGS-Court-rulings-could-mean-big-changes-for-Clean-Elections-Act.html While the 2010 campaigns are just heating up, recent court decisions are likely to have a dramatic impact on how future Maine campaigns are financed. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:50:42 GMT 9a52ed58f91054cbe92fc8f5c1c3dab8 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-16T20:50:42Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=98541494&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FJOSEPH-REISERT-Toy-Story-3-a-summer-movie-thats-art-not-just-entertainment.html Most summer movies are mere entertainment. “Toy Story 3,” however, is art. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:56:21 GMT 6e7c5ecdd09447575b76b099b7348636 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-15T20:56:21Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=585322&44=98445559&32=10357&7=624642&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Fopinion%2FGORDON-L-WEIL--Should-government-spend-more-or-less-to-beat-recession.html One single debate dominates all political decision-making today, whether it’s in Greece, Spain or the United States. Should the government try to cut spending and reduce its high debt, or should it borrow more and pump added funds into stimulating the economy? Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:02:48 GMT 31271afc3bc0d1152ce4c5e354c0a567 Tony Ronzio 2010-07-14T20:02:48Z