The Herald Bulletin Editorials

Editorial: Madison County needs vision for future tourism

2012-02-09T21:36:59-05:00

Slot machines, gospel music, a beautiful state park and candy are all thriving as destination sites. Now is the time to explore a way to connect these valuable attractions and encourage new ideas.

Editorial: AHS grad rates moving up, must be pushed ever higher

2012-02-08T21:55:17-05:00

A diploma is a must, but it has to mean something. Anderson High School must do this the right way, not cutting corners and passing students through classes, but making them accountable for learning the subject matter.

Editorial: With changes to program, why not begin recycling?

2012-02-07T20:37:26-05:00

The public has to understand the importance of recycling aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, glass, newspapers and certain plastics. Besides minimizing a community’s waste, recycling saves energy, natural resources and the environment.

Editorial: Reality returns after Super Bowl mania

2012-02-06T20:48:16-05:00

While we loved what the Super Bowl did for our reputation, it’s time to get back to the real world. Let’s recap the lost week.

You Said It: About contract, 'Teen Mom,' State of the City

2012-02-06T16:46:42-05:00

Each Monday, The Herald Bulletin publishes “You Said It,” a compilation of reader comments from www.theheraldbulletin.com, coupled with responses by the newspaper’s editorial board.

Editorial: Smith speech shows mayor aiming high

2012-02-04T20:45:53-05:00

The bottom line in Mayor Kevin Smith’s State of the City address Tuesday during the Anderson Rotary Club’s luncheon at Anderson Country Club was simple: To attract investment, you have to make investments.

Editorial: Bill offered by state Senate honors Fourth Amendment

2012-02-03T23:47:15-05:00

No law is ever going to rid domestic situations of their subjectivity, but people have a right to be secure in their homes, and the police need to keep this in mind when they come knocking.

Editorial: Burton's retirement was overdue

2012-02-02T23:24:33-05:00

Dan Burton has been a fixture in Indiana politics for nearly a half century. A staunch Republican, Burton made waves in the Statehouse and in Congress, but now it’s over. Burton recently announced his retirement and will not seek re-election in Indiana’s District 5.

Editorial: Tempered excitement for call-center jobs is prudent

2012-02-02T01:17:08-05:00

Immediately after city officials announced the location of a new call center in Anderson on Jan. 25, the “Yeah, buts ...” started.

Editorial: Trigger law would give parents too much power

2012-01-30T19:02:16-05:00

If the state is going to push for charter schools, it has to be a measured action with plenty of debate. There is a reason why the term trigger-happy has negative connotations. It means a knee-jerk reaction with little thought.