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All US elections need reforming

Legislators who do not vote for proof of citizenship and photo I.D. in order to vote in our elections are an obvious threat to democracy. Legislators who say it isn’t fair to blacks are racist, not fair to women, chauvinistic bigots. It suggests that blacks and women are not smart enough or incapable of acquiring an I.D. for the most important reason a citizen could have for procuring one. They don’t have any trouble getting a photo I.D. for collecting food stamps, buying beer, plane tickets or any other reason people need a photo I.D. It’s ironic that the most racist people in ...

Takes issue with bumper sticker

I read with interest the recent letter written by a Vietnam veteran. First of all, I want to thank him and all military, past and present, who have served our country with might and valor. Thank you, sir! As far as the bumper stickers on his car, that’s his right. He has the freedom of speech to do that. However, I as a Christian find the bumper sticker that reads, “The Christian Right, America’s Taliban” offensive. Most Christians I know are good people who help those in need and give a “hand-up” instead of a “hand-out.” Christians have been stoned, tortured, raped and ...

About those bumper stickers

My name is Robert (Bob) Simon and I am one of the individuals who started the recall of the Dickinson County commissioners. It is my understanding that a photo of two of the three bumpers stickers on my automobile has been posted on the internet. One of these bumper stickers says, “The Christian Right, America’s Taliban” and the other says, “Don’t believe the Conservative Media.” My understanding is that there was also some written commentary with it. I have had a good number of people drive up next to me on U.S. 2, give me a smile and then a thumbs up. I have also had ...

Preserve historic fair concessions building

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the Dickinson County Fair Board's recent decision to tear down the historic concessions building at the fairgrounds rather than pursue repairs, using available marijuana tax revenue and community donations. This fair building is more than wood and concrete. It represents decades of county fair memories, agricultural tradition and community gatherings. Generations of families have stood in line there for delicious food and to view wonderful exhibits. The building is part of our agricultural heritage that defines our county. Once it is ...

Stop signs, replay and the Commandments

They say there are two sides to every story, and “they” are right. Problem being, both sides can’t be right. Truth transcends wrong thinking and wrong feelings. In view of the recent murders in our country along with an increase of extreme hatred and violence many are asking, how can we turn this around? What is the answer? Guns in the hands of deranged people are dangerous and shouldn’t be allowed. But is the answer to the problem to restrict guns from everyone? Or to help people with their wrong thinking? After all it wasn’t the rifle that climbed up on the rooftop, it ...

Condoning by action of inaction

Are we following the Constitution? The U.S. Constitution, among other things, defines how our federal government should work and the limits it has. It defines the three branches of government and the duties of each in order to maintain a democratic form of government. A weak legislature and/or a weak judicial branch, as the founders knew, would lead to an autocratic or dictatorship. It appears to me we have a Republican Party majority that has seriously weakened the Legislative branch in favor of the Executive Branch and the President, and a Supreme Court that has given the President ...