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Blaming the left for violence

To the editor: I write letters to the editor. I try to share my Christian, conservative (right of center) views with anyone who might care to read or listen. I receive many words of support from passers by on the street. Words from people I know, and complete strangers who recognize me. I thank you all for the kindness. I always ask everyone to join me in standing up for Christian, conservative issues by writing letters as well. I can’t do this alone, and other prospectives from conservatives need to be heard. I also receive hate mail. Always anonymous. The last one came to my ...

Freedom to speaking our mind is what United States is all about

To the editor: As Americans, we all want a country where we can speak our mind and live our lives within societal norms… without restriction. The United States has done well for over 250 years; but, tempers are flaring. People are polarizing…right/left, red/blue. The more polarized we become, the more violent the rhetoric, the wider the chasm between us gets. It is time to stop, to listen. We all want to be able to speak from the heart, the mind. And, we should. We all grow, if we listen, and integrate, thoughts from others with our own. Different perspectives, ideas and thoughts ...

We must honor our commitments and act with prudence

To the editor: I take this opportunity to share with you a message from the Catholic Relief Services and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (edited for brevity). On Aug. 29, the administration proposed rescinding an additional $4.9 billion in international assistance, including $3.2 billion in development assistance which support critical programs for food, clean water for families and to help victims of human trafficking. If these funds are cut, it would make it harder for the United States government to help people in need and support safer, healthier communities ...

Unleashing prosperity through regulation

To the editor: In his 9/5/25 email to constituents, Rep. Finstad says he “was proud to be joined by Rep. Michelle Fischbach in welcoming EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin, to southern Minnesota for a tour of Christensen Farms.” Under Zeldin, the EPA is busy “unleashing prosperity through deregulation.” Finstad is relieved that the EPA nixed a proposed rule that would have revised the 2004 wastewater treatment standards for meat and poultry processors. He expressed gratitude that the EPA “would not impose additional wastewater discharge regulations on processing ...

Trump’s promised a golden age

To the editor: Donald Trump focused on the economy throughout his campaign. He blamed Democrats for the slow post COVID economic recovery, riding to the presidency on promises of an immediate Golden Age. Instead, Trump’s policies have worsened the finances of most Americans. The nation’s job numbers went from lackluster in Trump’s first three months to dangerous levels over the summer. By August the labor market lost 13,000 jobs. The first negative job report since the COVID damaged economy of December 2020. For consumers there are other signs of serious trouble. Trump’s ...

The secret to long marriage

To the editor: As we were celebrating our 58th wedding anniversary this past August, the waitress in the restaurant asked what our secret was to staying together for many years? JoAnn and I both agreed that “thinking of the other person before thinking about yourself” is what makes it work. Just think if all people would follow through on this idea, we would have less violence, hatred and more compassion for others. Do I always do this? No. Does the good Lord ask this of me? Yes. Tom Green Morgan