Why I honor the American flag By Jenna Tieskotter Why do you honor the American flag? This is a very good question. I believe that honoring the flag is very important. Everyone should ask themselves this question and really think about why they honor the flag. The flag is a symbol of many things. It’s a symbol of freedom, rights, and national pride. If you go to an event, … [Read more...]

The authorities have said, “No cause for concern,” so maybe it’s time people move on and leave this family alone! It should be no concern as to how many shots were fired or any gory details of this shooting! We don’t know what went on in the house that day or any days before, could mental or physical abuse have been involved and maybe “Karma” came to fruition! I’m just … [Read more...]

You may have heard the phrase “bad faith” or “bad faith arguments” shooting across the TV news lately (or at least what passes for news lately) and the phrase is a bit... high-minded. In everyday English it’s as simple as that one person who’s always trying to find some way to “get” you every time you have an argument, to the ridiculous point where you just dread every time you … [Read more...]

Belief in the socialist delusion is the most amazing faith that exists.  It persists despite failing always and everywhere. There is one common thread that runs through all of the claims proponents use to try convince us that it really can work.    It just hasn’t yet been implemented properly, they say.  In one form or another, we hear that over and over again.  The … [Read more...]

Why does my vote matter? (October 2018) By Kelsey Biel Being a dairy farmer, a high school student, an active member in many organizations, and being a contributing member of my community, I have realized the importance of other people’s voices and how they are portrayed. Everyone with the privilege to vote has a very essential voice to be heard. This is a fact. Whether if is … [Read more...]