ARTICLES BY SUBMITTED THOMAS FANCHER

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What is an assault weapon?

What is an assault weapon? Obviously something that does damage, regardless of whether it is a firearm, knife, rock or something else. Today, we should recognize that a person who lacks morality can be considered an assault weapon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

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Do something, but what?

We have been watching many students walking out of classrooms and demonstrating. State Legislatures and Congress should do something to improve school safety and end gun violence. We recognize the pain and anguish caused by violence. Unfortunately, the underlying problem is not weapons, but our human nature.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Declaration of Independence - Pursuit of happiness

Pursuit of happiness? Are people taught what the phrase means? The United States Constitution does not include the word “happiness.” The meaning, as understood by our forefathers, is equivalent to today’s word “happenstance.” By happenstance (luck), or by hard work, you make a discovery. It is the first step of …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO