I agree with Jinita Boyd’s comments in the August 22 TR regarding the 13th Street LGBT event. I also thank her for the kind way she expressed her opinion. I know it reflects the opinions of many many more. I find it sad that we have to “get the courage” to write such a letter. But courage is needed I suppose since many who discuss this issue do not seem to always emulate her kindness. Well done, Jinita.
Who is Jinita Boyd, and why does she think an LGBTQ street fair event in Marshalltown reflects badly on the town? Her letter reminds me of a time when bigoted white and straight people exercised their privilege and warped religious views to banish people they hated from public view for no valid reason. We just witnessed a national political convention in Chicago where Democrats nominated Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President. Both believe all people are equal and deserving of public participation in our democratic society. We watched an earlier national political ...
Last week, we came to Marshalltown to launch our books: Geese on the Streets: Blossom and Frankie’s Love Story by Deb Elliott and Frankie and Blossom: A Honkin’ Great Love Story by K. S. Wuertz. We want to thank you for your overwhelming support and great kindness during our days in Marshalltown in mid-August. We’re proud to say we were raised here, graduated from MHS (’75), and are the recipients of the great love and Iowa values that being a part of Marshalltown gave us. What our town has been through over the past few years could seem insurmountable, but as Iowans know, we ...
There are many lovely stories in the Bible. In the book of Ezekiel, this priest was ordained to take a message to the kings, leaders and those speaking false words from God. Ezekiel, Jeremiah and Isaiah were contemporary preachers who God used to bring this message to a very sinful nation. He has promised His people that destruction is coming because they refused to repent and change. Northern Israel had already fallen and is amid the “dry bones.” in this scripture. You can compare Israel to America today. Israel promised to be faithful to God in the Old Testament. In the New ...
It has taken me a while to get the courage to respond to the July 15 TR article about the LGBT 13th Street Event. Questioning or opposing anything to do with LGBT takes one through a minefield of deep emotions which in the past has most likely erupted with the outsider being targeted for destruction or at the very least called derogatory names. I was raised by parents who were very sensitive to the emotions of other people. People were to be loved and respected and I have tried to follow that practice all my life. I expect to be treated likewise. This is still a free country and I have a ...
Thank you James Jackson for your support. However, I think Nan Benson has done a fantastic job and I do not foresee that changing. I will be voting for Nan Benson for Auditor/Recorder. I suggest that everyone else do the same.