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We owe you nothing

You need to read a post from Alfonso Medina, the owner of La Carreta restaurant. In it, he is speaking for all Hispanic immigrants (legal and undocumented). They are going to leave our country if we don’t bend to them and accept the undocumented. He claims they are the saviors of our land. No, Alfonso, my ancestors and my family have been the builders, protectors and saviors for almost 400 years. They spent 2 months at sea to get here. There were no buses, cash cards, phones, rooms or healthcare. They served in every war. Their graves are strung across this country, especially ...

In support of David Blom

I first started getting to know David Blom a couple years ago. His optimism was the first observation I made about him. That he is a good listener was the second. As we talked about the issues of the time, I noticed he was knowledgeable and asked thoughtful questions. Clerking in the legislature in 2018 and 2019 rooted him in a solid foundation for understanding the legislative process. My lasting impression was that he had the humility to recognize his need to seek to know more and the drive to act upon it. Since then, I’ve come to know David as someone who values common sense and ...

When religion rules

Those who think religion should rule totally ignore history. Humanity already tried that. The worst such episode was called The Dark Ages. During that time organized masses of people slaughtered one another while attempting to insure that the religion they chose would set the rules, not only for them, but for everyone else too.

Mother Teresa and the abortion debate

There exist times when we can listen but must also speak; for me, that moment has arrived. Today, abortion, now reduced to a discussion of women’s health, has forgotten the child. Certainly, medical crises may require an abortion; difficult, painful decisions are required of mothers and fathers. We share those losses. However, today’s loud call has become so insensitive to the life of a developing child that it demands the right to end a child’s life at the mother’s convenience, even at the time of a live birth. Abortion is now another means of birth control. Past abortion ...

A plea to vote, from two retirees

We are writing this letter to request that everyone reading takes the time to vote in the 2024 election. The beauty of casting your ballot is only possible when everyone votes for the candidate of their choice so that the majority’s voice is heard. As we have cast our votes consistently over the past six decades in each election, we have witnessed the results, whether we agree or disagree. When constituents do not take the time to go to the poll, they are often dissatisfied with the results. It is imperative to the life of our republic that we take the time to cast our ballot and let ...

Your ignorance is showing

Money spent in a campaign for public office is voluntarily donated to the candidate. That money is put into a separate account and is then spent on anything the campaign needs, such as signage, advertising, mailings, etc. The state requires periodic reports to be filed giving the amount, date, name and address for each donor. The same is true for each expenditure; the amount, name, date, and address are submitted. If it seems as though Lisa Lawler’s campaign has spent a lot of money, it is because she has had a lot of people who supported and believed in her and voluntarily donated. ...