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Some thoughts on election

EDITOR: Days away from the election, here are some thoughts. Our American system of government is messy but has functioned pretty well through a lot of chaotic times since 1776. The flow of information on all the issues is voluminous, fast-paced and often contradictory. Do your best to search out the truth from competing sources of information. Lubricate the linkages to your “B.S. Bell.” Pray about it. Cast your ballot. I saw a good essay about “How Would Jesus Vote?” The author did not provide an answer to his question. My own perspective is slightly to the right of Genghis ...

Taking Trump to task on truth

EDITOR: Now is the time for some truth. We know what a disaster the first presidential debate was. Every intelligent American and the rest of the world knew President Trump’s rantings were his oft-repeated lies. Ditto the third debate. The old adage, “he lies so much he believes it himself” is Trump in capital letters. Then the temper tantrum on CBS’s “60 Minutes.” A typical bully tactic — if I can’t have my way, I’m taking my toys and going home. What of the big packet — his health plan — nothing in it! Women Republican voters, with the Supreme Court ...

Peters will fight for working families

Here in Iron Mountain, we have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. People have lost income or even a loved one because of this disease or the threat of it. Most have had to cancel or postpone at least some of their planned activities. The pandemic isn’t going away anytime soon, which is why it concerns me that Republicans in Washington spent their time holding hearings to approve a Supreme Court nominee instead of providing COVID relief to the millions of American families that so desperately need it. Our U.S. Senator Gary Peters has been at the forefront of fighting for COVID ...

Superintendents at area Wisconsin schools call for cooperation on COVID actions

Dear parents and community members: We collectively share this letter to ask for your continued support and cooperation during these unprecedented times of the pandemic. As school leaders, we are doing our best in partnership with our respective health departments, school staff, families and our communities to sustain in-person instruction. We commend the students we serve for their efforts and sacrifice during each school day. We all serve and support our youth, whether as parents/guardians, educators or citizens of our respective schools — your children, all of our students, will ...

Lesser regard for the truth

EDITOR: I appreciated your Oct. 17 article by Suzanne Killian. As was she, I was raised in a home where honesty, integrity and decency ruled. Lying, bullying and stirring up anger were not tolerated. The truth was the truth. News was news and lies were lies. There was no entertainment “news” on television like FOX and CNN whose sole purpose is to prey on our basic fears to drive ratings. Both networks with primary goals of ratings and lesser regard to the truth. Both fanning the flames of division in our nation. Before casting your ballot this election, consider turning off ...

Environmentally foolish

EDITOR: “Ignorance is bliss.” “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” “Out of sight —out of mind.” Think about these cliches, as they are the threshold of carelessness and apathy. If you believe these statements are comforting and meaningful, you may be entering the realm of a fool. We all believe that the environment is critical. We want to preserve the planet. We believe “climate change” or “global warming” is such an important issue that we vote for the liars who say they care the most about it. So, since we’re talking in cliches, how about: “Put ...