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Respecting others

To the editor: We always enjoy reading Randy Krzmarzick’s column, “Weeds.” He is always very thoughtful and reflective. His most recent one, about piles of rocks, spoke about how we treat our neighbors and can make things better with positive comments, avoiding tendencies that show contempt and a lack of forgiveness. Krzamrzick is one of the reasons we subscribe to the Journal. We could not help but think of the rocks that the Children of Israel piled up to remind them of what God had done for them (Joshua 4). We need civility and not revenge. Paul and Jeanette Boehlke New Ulm

Vaccines are important

To the editor: I have watched with dismay the chaos at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the leadership of RFK jr. the science and research organizations CDC and FDA have lost many talented people. Critical decisions are being made by individuals with little experience and limited understanding of the subject matter. Why should you care? What can go wrong when a lawyer and a businessman give medical advice? When Donald Trump decided to promote unproven ties of acetaminophen to autism, he put pregnant women at risk. He put the unborn child at risk. With RFK jr and ...

Commandments for every age to learn and practice

To the editor: Ever since “The 10” were removed from public places like schools, courthouses and more, the snake of socialism has been squeezing democracy in the U.S. to its death which is where we presently are...democracy dying. The fundamental, moral ethics and basis of our Constitution written by our wise Founding Fathers was steeped in “The 10” to unify America in God of His pure truth which is the only truth in the universe. “The 10” are God’s blueprints for a safe, proper, productive and joyous life without Satan’s pure evil who is the father of lies to ...

Left is right, the right is wrong

To the editor: Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about the right’s politicization of Charlie Kirk’s death. He accurately said that the president mourned Charlie Kirk’s murder the way a 4-year-old mourns the death of a goldfish. He said some other things, none of which seemed hateful, but the thin-skinned crybaby occupying the White House can’t stand for any satirical criticism, which has been a staple in our country for decades. Remember the right’s “F--- Joe Biden,” which was misinterpreted as “Let’s go, Brandon!” And what did President Biden do at the ensuing White ...

Violence is not the answer

To the editor: Another shooting, another life taken this week with the killing of Charlie Kirk. It goes on and on. Deb Gau’s article on 9/12 quoted Rep. Sen. Gary Dahms, Rep. Sen. Paul Torkelson, Democrat Chairwoman Anita Gaul, and Democrat Chairwoman Lori Sellner. These representatives for Brown County (for us) were strongly in alliance to non-violence and speaking out how this has got to be stopped. It gave me hope that we can be in solidarity on anything if we work towards that end. Protecting our children (my passion) must be a priority above all else. We must agree that ...

Yes and no on political violence

To the editor: I join Paul Platz, Rep. Brad Finstad and Bishop Robert Barron in condemning political violence and praying for Charlie Kirk and his family. Yes. In his 9/17/25 letter to the editor, Paul insinuates that political violence is more prevalent among leftists in the United States. He says that Kirk was “always kind” and “should be considered for sainthood.” Rep. Finstad said that Kirk was “a true example of civil discourse” (“Finstad in the Field,” 9/12/25). Bishop Barron upped the ante on Fox News, 9/11/25, calling Kirk an “apostle” of civil discourse. ...