Today's Opinions

Last week, the Republican party held its national convention. This week, the Democratic party is holding one, too.
Once upon a time, the conventions meant something. The parties sometimes did not know who their candidate would be until the week of the convention. Today, the nominees are known several months ahead of the conventions, and that turns the conventions into nothing more than glorified infomercials.

The first time I met Ernie Brown Jr., a.k.a. Turtleman, he swept me off my feet.

Literally.

He does that to many women, apparently. In fact, it's become one of his signature moves. And it's just one of the many reasons why he's become a worldwide sensation.

Sure, he catches snapping turtles and other wild creatures with his bare hands, but I've discovered that his fans love him for many other reasons besides his turtle catching abilities.

With deer season starting soon there are many does with fawns so young and small that they still have soft spots and some are even newborn. Deer season should be postponed or killing these does banned.

Also, there is no bear season in Marion County, so if a bear is seen, do not kill it. They are harmless anyway.