Opinion

SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

Stephen Smith | The Pot Calling the Kettle Black

Recently President Joe Biden made a speech while standing in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Sacred ground that witnessed the birth of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution,

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Arthur Saginian | The Harbinger of Death?

While pondering how to solve the problem with humanity (humanity in general) one automatically reflects on the approaches utilized by three notable figures in history (factual or fictional), and they

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Rick Barker | Results or Rhetoric?

While the old saying, “Don’t tell me… show me,” has been attributed to many people over the years, I’d like to bring it into today’s world where it has never

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Ron Singerman | What About the Other Side?

Re: Letters, Thomas Oatway, Sept. 27. While something MAY come of this latest “full court press” on (former) President Donald Trump, I would like to hear your comments on Hillary

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Rob Kerchner | What’s Next, Political Fentanyl?

At first MAGA Republicans were deplorables. Then they were racists. Then they were fascists. Now they are an imminent terror threat. Behold the political methamphetamine that Democrats are hooked on

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Brian Richards | Earth to Planet Democrat…

It’s all Trump’s fault! The price of the cheapest gallon of gas is now again approaching or surpassing $6 here in Santa Clarita. President Joe Biden and his advisors thought

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Richard Myers | A Man Without a Party?

OK, I will admit it. Even in this Republican stronghold of Valencia, I am a Democrat. My father was a Democrat, my grandfather was a Democrat and I am reasonably

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Dick Cesaroni | Butchering Teens

As of late I have been listening and watching the news media on TV. Mostly Fox News which I believe to be the most straightforward media in the group. In

Jim de Bree

Jim de Bree | Sorting the Gaming Propositions

If you are like me, you have probably seen commercials from various Indian tribes and others about gaming Propositions 26 and 27. Like most proposition-related advertising, what is said is

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Thomas Oatway | Fantasyland in Trump White House

It is becoming obvious that the Donald Trump White House was Fantasyland as far as classified document control was concerned. I worked in the classified environment during my career, and

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Gary Curtis | Pray for Peace in the Holy Land

Peace with the Palestinians for the Jewish High Holy Days? “Squad” member, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, who is Palestinian-American and the only member of Congress who opposes Israel’s self-definition as

David Hegg

David Hegg | Dignity, Decency and Integrity

As it turned out, I was in Jerusalem when Queen Elizabeth died. Fortunately, the television in my hotel carried the BBC station and, as you might expect, the coverage was

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Thomas L. Cadman | What Constitutes Success?

Homeless outreach just got a boost from Supervisor Kathryn Barger when she allocated $2.3 million from her discretionary funds. These funds will be going to the L.A. Sheriffs Homeless Outreach

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Arthur Saginian | Sex Education Nothing New

Ms. Diane Zimmerman (letters, Aug. 3) took a shot at our government-run school system and the stuff they’re pumping into our children’s heads, which, according to Ms. Zimmerman, amounts to

Tim Whyte

Tim Whyte | This Column Is Curious

Publisher’s note: This column may not be for everyone. Reader discretion is advised. Well, if any of you kids want to learn how to give a good BJ, don’t bother