Letter about grandchildren and great-grandchildren... To the Editor, What are we being told by thinkers and scientists about the years ahead? Some predict to just 2030, some go to 2050 and some predictions go to 2300. I am very concerned as many of our grandchildren and great grandchildren will be living into the next century. It is important that we start seriously … [Read more...]
Americanizing Jesus
By Steve Zmyewski Houston, MN The first century disciples of Jesus would not recognize the extreme Christian nationalist movement that is sweeping across America today. Laced with character assassination, conspiracy theory, disinformation, slander, white supremacy and motivated by fear Christian nationalists vilify anyone whose politics don’t line up with theirs as they … [Read more...]
Celebrating excellent commentaries in the October 31 Fillmore County Journal
By Kathie Haynes Canton, MN Retired Pastor Norm Omodt explained why he became a Democrat. He asks hard line Republicans and strict followers of Trump, “Why would you be against wind power, solar power and ocean current energy?” And, “Why do you accept mass shootings with the AR-15 military rifle intended for killing people in war?” Bonnie Haugen says Vote With Your … [Read more...]
Vote with your stomach
All people eat, but not all people grow their own food. This simple truth means it’s critical that we support and work for the farmers who feed us. Being a farmer is rewarding, frustrating, and important, but not always lucrative. We can support those who grow our food by voting people into office who understand our rural issues and will complete legislation meant to bring … [Read more...]
Which tractor runs best; red or green?
By George Spangler Chatfield, MN With mid-term elections looming before us, media experts are speculating about how residents of “fly-over country” will vote. Is America’s heartland peopled with folks who have nothing better to do than argue about farm equipment? Are we gullible or skeptical? Do we value truth over fiction? The answer lies within you. We all have our … [Read more...]
Who do you vote for and why?
By Stan Gudmundson Peterson, MN Who do you vote for and why? Are there any principles you firmly believe in that determine which candidate to vote for? Are they key or does your loyalty to a particular party take precedence? Or is it merely family tradition? Are you a single issue only voter? What are the consequences of a political party’s policies? These are some … [Read more...]
Happy to be an American!
By Nancy Bratrud Preston, MN Have you voted yet? My mother, a first-generation American, told me to always vote! While I haven’t always done as my mother told me to do, voting is imperative. You may already have voted, taking advantage of the many expanded opportunities to cast a ballot in Minnesota. My mother would have approved. I will vote at my local polling place on … [Read more...]
