It is important for the public, not just law enforcement professionals, to gain insight into the thinking of those who commit heinous crimes.

The city of Truman has put itself in an interesting situation thanks to council members’ tepid — to say the least — approach to a proposed fire hall additio.

During February, the federal government spent money it does not have at the rate of nearly $5.5 million a minute. That works out to the price of a reasonably nice new home every second.

A neat idea for kids

We view as clever and safety-conscious the effort by local elementary schools, the city of Fairmont, local police, Community Ed and Rec, and local volunteers to institute “walking buses” in tow.

Ask high school graduates whether the Bill of Rights governs cities and states and most of those who paid attention during civics class will answer, “Of course.” But the U.S. Supreme Court is pondering that very question.