To the Editor, It’s campaign season, and here in Minnesota, it’s the time of year when our right to bear arms is in jeopardy. Greg Davids - our State Representative - has come under fire by metro liberals for supporting the right of law abiding citizens to own a firearm. To be sure, Davids has earned high marks from the NRA and other similar groups for his staunch support … [Read more...]
Letter about Response to Dan Griffin…
To the Editor, Planning Commission Chair Dan Griffin says, “Regarding frac sand, Houston County officials are well aware that there is very little support for large scale frac sand mining.” In so saying, he is implying, erroneously, that there is support for frac sand mining on the scale of 20 acres, which he seems to define as “small.” Worse, these 20-acre mines could … [Read more...]
Letter about October 9-15, 2016 – National Fire Prevention Week…
o the Editor, I always knew that our volunteer firefighters provided a great service to our community. However, I did not really comprehend how valuable that service is until January 1, 2016, the day of the fire at B&B Bowl in Preston. Memories of that day will be forever etched in my mind. Memories not only of seeing the B&B be destroyed by fire, but also of watching area … [Read more...]
Letter about Thomas Trehus, Minnesota State House candidate…
o the Editor, People have been questioning what party Thomas Trehus belongs to. There have been many fliers sent out about Thomas Trehus by Alliance for a Better Minnesota Action Fund and Committee to elect Thomas Trehus. Never on any of the fliers does it state which party affiliation he is with. Thomas Trehus was endorsed as a Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) party … [Read more...]
Houston County budgeting
Sometimes we just have to live a little smaller By Justin Zmyewski The Houston County tax levy has increased by approximately 116% since 2005, more than five times the national inflation rate within the same time frame. Since 2014 ,the county tax levy has increased by 10.5% (nearly $1.4 million) continuing to outpace the national inflation rate. With a population that … [Read more...]
A clear choice
The person who is elected as our next president will most likely have some affect on all of us and the future of our country for good or for ill. I am amazed and troubled by the apparent support Donald Trump has been able to amass. In my opinion, Trump is totally unfit to serve as our President and Commander in Chief. The fact that there will be a cabinet, a seemingly … [Read more...]
Why this Democrat wants a strong Republican Party
I’ve been a Democrat all my life. I believe in the party’s values, I’m pleased when its candidates win elections, and I’m persuaded the country is better off when Democratic ideas get a fair shake in the public arena. But none of this means that I favor a weak Republican Party. Indeed, just the opposite. Before my Democratic friends drum me out of the party’s ranks, let me … [Read more...]
Letter about Trehus and the pro-life issue…
To the Editor, I was outraged to learn that Democratic state representative candidate Thomas Trehus thinks pro-life initiatives are simply “wedge issues.” At a town meeting a while back, Trehus was asked about pro-life issues. Not only did he insist on not answering whether he was pro-life or pro-choice, he said, “Making this a political issue and a wedge issue is … [Read more...]
Letter about Trehus and gun rights…
To the Editor, Do you want government to take your guns? DFL state representative candidate Thomas Trehus does. When asked about gun control at a recent town meeting, he stated that when it comes to some high-pwered rifles, “I don’t think they have a place in civilian life,” and that, “I don’t see a lot of folks hunting with them around here.” That sound you just heard … [Read more...]
Is legacy or hatred a reason to vote?
“The charge is often made against the intelligentsia and other members of the anointed that their theories and the policies based on them lack common sense. But the very commonness of common sense makes it unlikely to have any appeal to the anointed. How can they be wiser and nobler than everyone else while agreeing with everyone else?” Tom Sowell makes a great point here in … [Read more...]