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On November 11th of each year, America observes Veterans Day in remembrance of the armistice of World War 1. Veterans from all of our prior and subsequent wars are honored with touching speeches that give Thanks for the freedom we have, and for the veterans, living and dead, that made it so.
Read moreThree years ago, the City’s EDC (Economic Development Corp) decided that it was too costly to continue to decorate the Courthouse or the City Park for Christmas.
Read moreThe contrast between the two political columns last week is striking. The Democratic column contains many verifiable facts about the increase in natural disasters in recent decades and makes a logical and thoughtful connection to the increase in people, of many nationalities, seeking refuge in the US from environmental, economic, and political hardships. He urges better communication as well as compassion in trying to find solutions to global problems that affect us all. The Republican column, on the other hand, seems obsessed with Alec Baldwin as a symbol of all the “liberals” that the author “hates” (can you guess why?). He blames these liberals for “making” him hate them, but then claims that it’s the liberals who always blame others. He insults the Bandera law enforcement agencies by suggesting that Baldwin committed a crime for which he would have been jailed and charged with “voluntary manslaughter” if it had happened in our county. Therefore, he concludes, all liberals think they are above the law.
Read moreOn October 20, 2021, I read this opinion column in the paper - “I Hate America and its People, All Of Them.” It’s conclusion? Socialist Democrats want to control America. That backfired.
Read moreI appreciate your rationale for printing every letter you receive from your readers. You surely want to avoid having to decide if one opinion merits publication while another does not. However, the opinion page of the September 29 issue cried out for a more independent voice.
Read moreA very happy National Newspaper Week to our beloved readers!
Read moreMany thanks to you all for your kindness, kind thoughts, prayers, and help for Albert Oppelt.
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