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Jared Felkins
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Column

Wisdom on hate comes from the likeliest of unlikely sources

Just before I sat down to write this column, I came across a quote from comedian Denis Leary, who once said, “Racism isn’t born, folks, it’s taught. I have a 2-year-old son. You know what he hates? Naps! End of list.”

Updated Today at 1:00 PM
Jim Mullen
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The Village Idiot: To B&B or not to B&B?

The biggest house in a nearby town is a huge white Victorian that looks like a wedding cake. It has a wide front porch that runs the length of the house, three-story turrets with curved glass windows topped with witches’ hat roofs. It has gables and wings and filigree and shutters and shingles. It’s as if the architect thought they gave a prize for putting the most frippery on one single house. It looks as if it might be the starring attraction in Stephen King’s next novel. It is bigger than Perkins’ Funeral Home and the Falling Leaves Home for Seniors combined, the other two large houses on Main Street.

Updated Yesterday at 4:00 PM
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Our View

Thumbs of the Week: Hats off to those who work the fair

Thumbs up to all the people who will make the 2017 Wilson County Fair likely break records for attendance spearheaded by the total solar eclipse and the new Wilson County Expo Center. 

Updated Yesterday at 3:00 PM
Commuters to Nashville unload at Riverfront Station headed to work, school and other places in Music City.
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Music City Star

Sinclaire Sparkman: A week on the Music City Star

There’s a certain eloquence to riding the train, both in the ease of commute and the kindness of the people. People wait their turn to board and often yield to those coming down from the second floor. I never heard one angry or loud conversation during the four days, eight trips, that I rode on the train.

Updated Yesterday at 1:00 PM
Jeanne Phillips
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Advice

Dear Abby: Man questions dating style after being cheated on twice

DEAR ABBY: I have been in two relationships. The first was with a girl a couple of years older than I am. We were together for several years before she cheated on me and dumped me. I was crushed. The next girl was a few years younger. She did the same thing after we were together a year.

Updated Yesterday at 8:00 PM
Tim Johnson
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Column

Tim Johnson: Korea and the way Christians think

First of all, the Bible does not specifically mention any of the world wars. The Bible does talk about massive death coming in the future through war, pestilence, natural disaster and other things to include civil disorder. Other than what Jesus said in general about “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6; Mark 13:7) the current situation between America and North Korea is not in the Bible. Whether current American events will end up a war or only a rumor of war, only time will tell.

Aug 17, 2017 at 10:34 PM
Michael Ruttlen Sr.
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Michael Ruttlen: Church hurt: Cause, effect and restoration

It is a “silent killer” because of what it does deep in the fabric of the mind, heart and soul of the wounded. If not dealt with, it will destroy future happiness, joy and well being.

Updated Yesterday at 5:00 PM
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National View

Phil Valentine: It appears hate showed up ‘on many sides’

Before we get into the details, let me say without hesitation that I find the KKK, Nazis, and white supremacists repugnant. What one of them did by driving his car into a crowd of protestors is beyond horrible and he should be punished severely for it.

Updated Aug 17, 2017 at 4:00 PM
Jacob Smith
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Jacob Smith: Lessons learned

Last week was my first week as a full-time employee at the Democrat and, like most first weeks at a new job, things didn’t always go smoothly.

Updated Aug 17, 2017 at 1:00 PM
Randall Hutto
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Randall Hutto: Joint Economic and Community Development Board gets job done

The JECDB is a vital part of our county’s growth. It is a governmental economic development agency. The communities of Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Watertown and Wilson County comprise the JECDB and participate in funding of the organization. The JECDB is focused on industrial, office, retail and business recruiting. The recruiting efforts are part of a strategic plan to increase and diversify the overall tax base of Wilson County.

Updated Aug 17, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Jeanne Phillips
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Advice

Dear Abby: With twins on the way, man still refuses to buy her a ring

I wouldn’t even mind a long engagement. I just want to know we’re headed in the direction of marriage. I want to know he wants the same things I want. An engagement is the only way I’ll feel sure he plans on spending his future with me. Can you help? – VERY PREGNANT IN NEW JERSEY

Updated Aug 17, 2017 at 8:00 PM
Byron York
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Byron York: Trump-backed immigration bill has many critics, but voters like it

Some Democrats and their advocates in the press have been quick to denounce the RAISE Act, the new immigration reform bill proposed by Republican Sens. Tom Cotton and David Perdue and endorsed by President Trump.

Updated Aug 16, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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Your View

Letter to the Editor: It’s time we condemn all violent hate groups

Like President Donald Trump, I deplore all violent hate groups. Unlike the news media and leftist Democrats, I do not separate out and condone those groups that I politically agree with, because I do not agree with any violent hate groups. The Klan and the Nazis were not the only violent hate groups active in Charlottesville, Va. over the weekend. The socialist, anarchist group AntiFa was there. Yes, the same one that is noted for violent attacks anytime, anywhere on anyone who dares to disagree with them.

Updated Aug 16, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Demonstrators clash with protestors Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.
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Column

Xavier Smith: Why are you surprised?

That is what happens when you build a country on racism. Before the groans begin, just stop and think. Look at the history of this country.

Updated Aug 16, 2017 at 1:00 PM
Jeanne Phillips
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Advice

Dear Abby: Unapologetic mom continues her affair

Our entire family dislikes her lover, but she insists on bringing him around “so we can get to know him.” I don’t want to judge her, but it’s hard sometimes. Am I wrong for trying to give her my two cents, or should I mind my own business? -- DISAPPOINTED IN CALIFORNIA

Updated Aug 16, 2017 at 8:00 PM