Archive for Tyler Francke
Thursday, February 4th, 2010, 3:35 am in Opinion
Op-Ed: Avoid debt — you owe it to yourselves
By Tyler Francke
Most of us will experience graduation not as the beginning of a bright future but as the end of an extended grace period after which the interest-sucking debt collectors come pounding on the door.
Sunday, January 24th, 2010, 11:21 pm in Opinion
Op-Ed: Robertson’s words a disaster of their own
By Tyler Francke
Televangelist Pat Robertson’s insensitive comment regarding the earthquake in Haiti is not without precedent and ignores historical facts and important concepts of Bible-based Christian theology.
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009, 11:43 pm in Opinion
Columnist: Winter blues? Grab some friends and have a cup of cheer
By Tyler Francke
New research reveals loneliness is just as contagious as swine flu, and its effects on society may be even worse.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:43 am in Opinion
Columnist: Intelligent design not adapted for scientific survival
By Tyler Francke
Intelligent design is not testable and has done the opposite of real science, starting with a theory and then looking for evidence to support it.
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:57 am in Opinion
Op-Ed: Religious crusaders must choose causes, techniques wisely
By Tyler Francke
Religion belongs in politics no less than any other ideology, but the causes and methods of today’s religious crusaders need to change.
Thursday, November 12th, 2009, 2:02 am in Opinion
Columnist: Political correctness obscures discussion of gunman’s motives
By Tyler Francke
Once upon a time, the greatest virtue at the university was the free exchange of ideas. These days it appears to be ‘not offending people.’
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:24 am in Opinion
Columnist: Term limits — the Maine Legislature doesn’t need them
By Tyler Francke
To impose term limits on all legislators is to restrict no one but the voters — making the most experienced person for the job unavailable.
Thursday, October 29th, 2009, 2:04 am in Opinion
Columnist: Scare tactics are for Halloween, not ballot initiatives
By Tyler Francke
The sad reality is that fear mongering remains a subtle but powerful weapon in the hands of those who would sway the masses to support their agendas and beliefs.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009, 3:32 am in Opinion
Columnist: ‘Balloon Boy’ is newest addition to child exploitation
By Tyler Francke
If staged, Falcon’s fake flight is another sign of a growing and disturbing trend: the exploitation of children by their parents, enabled through the mass media.
Thursday, October 8th, 2009, 2:31 am in Opinion
Columnist: The numbers are in. You watch too much television
By Tyler Francke
The only thing one should do for five or more hours a day is sleep.
