The weakness of identity politics

March 19, 2020

When did the left start crying “racist”? To our credit and benefit, we have a diverse society of all different races. Each of them unique and important to God and our national heritage. Minorities are vulnerable to manipulators looking for votes … an opportunity for unscrupulous politicians who use identity politics in their attempt at a power grab. I would consider them to be the ones who are actually racist. They accuse others of being what they are. Some say politicians are all alike, but even that is a sort of identity rub. Why, I heard one of them say just the other day ...

Need to take virus seriously

March 13, 2020

In reference to COVID-19, I see a lot of online posts making light or fun of the situation, mostly by those who are in the age or health group least affected. Yes, some of it is funny, like the run on toilet paper, but some responses have been “No big deal, I don’t believe it, I don’t care, people are acting stupid, the media is overreacting.” Posts that are dismissive of any possible threat and toward those who could be negatively affected by that threat. Also, don’t compare it to the seasonal flu — it isn’t and it acts differently. Over hundreds of years humans have ...

The swamp in Washington DC

March 9, 2020

Here is a fact — there is a “swamp” in Washington D.C.! But it is made up of not just Democrats, it is made up of all of them, both political parties. I would say 98 percent are corrupt; that leaves room for a few honest ones. Everything is about “the party.” And again, that goes for both of them. It is all about power, who controls. Now, in this modern day, that is the main problem. We have the “new” liberal-socialist Democratic Party that wants to take America where the vast majority of us Americans do not want to go. Think we want socialism? Look at what it is in ...

Take better care of the Earth

March 5, 2020

I want to thank anyone who served in the military or in any other way in our country or throughout the world! Anyone who helps people in need are special. All of us on Earth are special in our own way. Just remember, do unto others as you would want them to do unto you. Also, all of us need to start taking better care of the Earth. All the pollution we are doing is having an effect on our health. Woodsy the owl says: “Give a hoot, don’t pollute!” Smokey Bear says: “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Everyone have a blessed day.

League always non-partisan

March 5, 2020

I am always pleased to see the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s Advocacy highlighted around the state in print and other media. I am writing with a clarification to your paper’s mention of the League. In the article you picked up from AP’s Scott Bauer, Mr. Bauer incorrectly asserted the League was on the same side as the Democrats on voter access issues. I must point out that the League is in fact a non-partisan organization and has been for 100 years. We neither support nor oppose candidates or parties. Our positions on voter access have been the same since the ’70s and ...

Appreciates what DIDHD provides

March 4, 2020

I am writing this to thank the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department for their continued support in providing help and crucial information to my family since my son’s return home from the NICU in December 2019. We are so grateful for the services at our home in particular, as I do not drive. We are involved in Women, Infants and Children program, Maternal Infant Health Program and Early ON. Thanks to the programs provided by the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department, I’m able to stay current on medical health and general information and education on living and maintaining ...