Ronald Alan Kubik Killed in Afghanistan

Army soldier from Brielle is killed in Afghanistan is an online article reporting that Sgt. Ronald Alan Kubik, who was serving in the United States Army, was killed in Afghanistan. Kubik was from Brielle. He attended Manasquan High School and was on the wrestling team.

An online Asbury Park Press article notes that Kubik was 21 years old and had sustained wounds during combat operations. There is a photo of him.

My condolences to his family.

Governor Christie Battling Unions

International Liberty features an article titled The Right Way to Deal with Budget Problems. It quotes from a Wall Street Journal editorial lauding New Jersey Governor Christie. I like this informative editorial quote:

Mr. Christie deserves special applause for his willingness to battle government employee unions. His office calculates that New Jersey’s unionized employees have carved out health-care benefits that are 41% higher than the typical Fortune 500 company offers. A teacher who has contributed $62,000 toward her pension, and nothing toward medical benefits, can retire and receive over her lifetime a $1.4 million retirement package and an additional $215,000 in health-care payments. …