/tags/merrie-spaeth Merrie Spaeth en-US Copyright Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2012-09-07/merrie-spaeth-what-to-do-about-distracted-drivers Texas already bans the use of cell phones for calls and texting for bus drivers and novice drivers (during the first 12 months). We ban hand-held cell… Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2012-09-07/merrie-spaeth-what-to-do-about-distracted-drivers /commentaries/2012-03-30/merrie-spaeth-the-girl-scouts-at-100 Amid the annual cookie sales, the Girl Scouts are celebrating their centennial this year. The organization has evolved during that time, and commentator… Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2012-03-30/merrie-spaeth-the-girl-scouts-at-100 /commentaries/2011-12-15/merrie-spaeth-capitalism-kaput The idea of capitalism has always drawn mixed reaction, but the scales seem to tip even more toward the negative of late. Commentator Merrie Spaeth says… Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT /commentaries/2011-12-15/merrie-spaeth-capitalism-kaput