They, the U.S. Department of Education, says they don't have a choice in this because the law doesn't give them any leeway.

Unfortunately they, the U.S. Department of Education, have to asses a fine.It's a one time fine of 104,000 dollars.

The combination of additional law enforcement, increased education and a boating public that has become more aware have made this a pretty safe area, ... We have had a few minor boating accidents, including one after the Jimmy Buffett concert (at Riverbend Music Center Aug. 21), but nothing serious.

It lends credibility to the law. You can be pro-choice and still be pro-parental notification. It's not just about abortion. It's about the health of young females. This is a big medical decision for a minor to make.

Because the rule of law has ended, that leaves us no choice but to take to the streets.

No one should claim choice was a panacea for solving the really knotty problems in public education. It defused a situation that never should have existed.