Opinions

Royal Alexander

From the pen ofWhat process is due? They have broken into our country and are here illegally.They clearly didn’t follow the legal process for coming into our country but now are demanding that our legal process be engaged to allow them to remain here, either for a time or permanently.

Why should Louisiana have levee districts at all?

Louisiana’s governor is proposing he take over all levee districts in the state with him doing the appointing. Board members of several large levee boards are crying foul, and charge that flood protection will suffer and emergency responses will slow down.

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When should my wife claim Social Security?

Ask Rusty:

When is the best time for me to claim Social Security?Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks & I plan on working for another year or two. According to Social Security, they count the best 35 years to come up with your benefit.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND LA. JUDGES!

Is Louisiana a judicial hellhole where decisions by state judges are influenced by campaign contributions? Apparently, the Louisiana legislature and business lobbying groups think so.

Louisiana and the Turmoil in the Catholic Church

We all know that there is a crisis in the Catholic Church right now.Allegations of sexually abusive clergy are pouring in worldwide. Unfortunately, the roots of this terrible tragedy engulfing the Catholic Church have strong ties to the Bayou Sate.

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When is the best time for me to claim Social Security?Dear Rusty: I will be 66 ? in June and would like to discuss when would be the best time for me to start taking my social security benefits. I am still employed full time and don’t want to be penalized because of that.