To say that Gov. Kelly Ayotte has had a rough week would be an understatement. In my last column I touched on the proposed ICE facility in Merrimack and the governor's claim that DHS seemed not to be forthcoming. She stated, “Clearly, the Department of Homeland Security is actively pursuing …

Merrimack residents and town officials have been betrayed by Concord. An ICE concentration camp no one wanted will open in November. Systematic human rights violations are certain to follow.

Each year the Super Bowl provides us with a snapshot of American culture. Look back over 60 years and the broadcasts do an excellent job of capturing our history. The patriotic opening ceremonies have been pretty consistent throughout. The sport itself — its violence, the prevalence of injur…