Denise’s Tidbits

Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

There are many intriguing and appealing news stories, locally, nationally and in other countries that I find fascinating every day. I am not talking about crime. It is nearly impossible to turn on the television and not hear of another shooting, robbery, etc. that occurred anywhere.

I am not going to be focusing on crime. I am taking a different spin on news. I want to share some of my thoughts on different stories. I am going to be brief, as I hope my audience will also think about the issues I address. Please, feel free to comment to anything you see as relevance. I don’t pretend to know everything, as I am aware that I don’t. I have an opinion, as everyone else has. Sharing opinions, negatively and positively, is what makes the world go round! I am choosing to only address a few items of interest to begin with. To be honest, this is an idea that just popped into my head yesterday. I am hoping it catches on, whether verbally, or at least through a thought process.

Here is my first week of tidbits:

1. I am concerned that technology could be causing unemployment. I will use Walmart for an example. They now have self-checkout lanes. I don’t care to use them. As a friend of mine said, “Why should we do their job?” This is in reference to Walmart employees. I agree. We shop and have the option, if we so choose, to check ourselves out. There should be a discount included for shoppers having to do the job of a Walmart employee. Who doesn’t think technology will be the root of more unemployment?

2. What are your thoughts on anti-bacterial soap? The FDA is now stating there isn’t any evidence that anti-bacterial soap works better than regular soap and water in preventing the spread of germs. The FDA is also concerned about some ingredients in anti-bacterial soaps that could pose health risks. Have anti-bacterial soaps been a scam all of this time?

3. Why do we care about the first lady’s (Michelle Obama) 50^th birthday? It must be a slow news day to report this extensively on just a birthday.

4. How do you feel about Oakland-Craig, Tekamah-Herman and Lyons-Decatur Schools consolidating? Nearly everywhere I go, someone voices a concern to me about it. I will be honest, 99% of those I have talked to are opposed to this happening. How do you feel?

5. How would you feel if Nebraska legalized marijuana? I am not going to voice my entire opinion on this subject. I am against this. I was brought up to believe it is wrong and I still believe it is wrong. Thoughts?

That is all for this week!

If you have something to discuss, just let me know and I will be happy to post it!!! Discussion is the heart of a healthy, caring community~