Act locally, or warm globally       Anytime a problem has the word 'global' in it, it's easy to be frightened off. A global problem is too big for us to impact here at the local level, right? Some New Jersey leaders recognize that global warming is the product of countless local decisions. So it's completely appropriate -... More ... Old Bridge board needs to be fiscally responsible       With residents voting for school board elections and a new budget earlier this week, we all need to be reminded of the fiasco of last year. After voting down the budget, members of the Old Bridge Township Council adjusted the school budget for the year. More ... Vote new people into state offices       I am an advocate of voting for anyone who isn't an incumbent. It's not that I think that any particular legislative incumbent is the cause of the rampant corruption around this state. It's because I cannot tell the difference between a loyal public servant and a crooked politician. Any politi... More ... Public urged to look for humane seal of approval       A recent poll by Opinion Research Corporation International asked 1,000 adults how they prefer their charitable donations be utilized. Not surprisingly, the majority said they would be more likely to donate to a health charity that does not conduct animal experiments. But until now, there was... More ... Car buyers deserve consumer rights       The New Jersey Legislature should enact a law for consumers, which would require a car dealer to provide the customer a conspicuous written notice giving the customer one business day to sign the automobile purchase contract. One local automobile dealer recently smooth-talked me into signing ... More ...