Ryan Blocker

There is panic in our public schools. There is always panic. There is a persistent fear that the United States education system is failing our children. In many ways it is.

Discussions about patriotism often make me uncomfortable. There is a saying that patriotism is having the belief that a particular spot of land is better than another simply because you were born there. I am inclined to agree that the concept is somewhat self-centered.

The Confederate flag is a racially charged, deeply offensive symbol that should not be glorified or esteemed.

Legislation restricting guns is fair, reasonable, and will have a positive effect in curbing gun violence.