Today's Opinions

“If you are losing faith in human nature go out and watch a marathon.”

By Charlie Pearl
Guest columnist

The Tibetan Buddhist monks from Labrang Tashi Kyil Monastery in India are gone now, on to other U.S. cities to create world peace sand paintings.
But those fortunate enough to have spent time with them on their seven-day visit to Lebanon won’t forget the experience.
Their genuine kindness, gentleness, compassion and love for everybody is contagious. You feel the ripples of peace.

On a typical day across the country, our domestic violence programs help more than 64,000 victims, 1,100 of whom live right here in Kentucky.
But lack of funds, space and personnel mean another 10,000 have to wait for the services they need, including almost 90 here in the commonwealth.