I write today to express my opposition to the Waxman-Markey bill and the cap and trade energy policies in this and other bills before congress. This legislation promises a devastating effect on our economy and do more harm than good. In short, it’s wrong for the economy and it’s wrong for Missouri.

Some will say that those of us who disagree with the president are somehow un-American, un-patriotic and even racist. Well, so be it. The president has been on television far more times than he has been days in office. We watch and listen. We see this image of one bobbling first to the right, then to the left, then back again, but never looking directly into the camera.

I have been calling, emailing, writing Sen. Claire McCaskill asking her questions and to vote NO on the Obama, Reid, Pelosi “Big Government” takeover of our health care.

The Mark Twain Museum has been something of a beehive lately, and there are no plans for things to quiet down any time soon.  Nineteen people joined us for our First Friday Film Festival and another fourteen participated in an all-day writers’ workshop on Nov. 14. We have several upcoming events, and we hope you’ll mark your calendar and plan to join us:

In my memory Hannibal has never been blessed with a city government without problems.

The history of governance is primarily about tyranny, with powerful people forcing their will over the weak. The Greeks developed democracy, but its majority rule trumped individual rights.

On behalf of our Outreach/Mission Committee, Jackie Kelly and I would like to thank the Courier-Post for their help in getting our message out about our 1002 Plus Pillows for Soldiers “Make a Difference Day” project. Your readers have kindly embraced our mission of supplying our brave men and women with pillows in addition to other personal hygiene and food products.

The Hannibal Free Public Library Board of Trustees endorses the Mark Twain Museum & Boyhood Home in its capital campaign and other fundraising efforts.

A few years ago, Faith Miracle Ministry opened up in a socially abandoned community. They began programs to help people where they are. The pastor of Faith Miracle Ministry has a fire deep down in her heart because she understands where these people come from. It is her desire to reach the youth of this area with love in hopes that they do not go down the path of hardship. She wants to reach them before they turn to drugs and alcohol to escape reality.

Courier-Post columnist Danny Henley says there's someone new who wants to be on your Christmas gift list.