A day for … presidents?
There are plenty of things wrong with this country. Too much of this. Too little of that. And, of course, President’s Day. There are many, many dumb things about President’s Day. It’s actually hard to know where to start.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I wonder why many in the medical, media and government establishments are in panic mode when someone challenges their COVID-19 thinking? The group thinks decisions by some in the government, media and the medical field have ignored the common sense of natural immunity. This has led to many bad decisions; like forcing vaccination mandates, closing schools, and forcing kids to wear masks all day. Ignoring scientific facts, data and truth has caused many in government, medical and business to underestimate the natural immunity leading us to mandate forced vaccination and masks on everyone including those at very low risk; such as children and previously infected individuals.
Future starts now in our communities, and it comes from us
Our second grandson joined the family last fall. I have a photo of my mom holding him at six weeks, and it makes me think about the 86 years separating them. My mom started hospice at the end of last year, and she passed away last month. Reflecting on how one journey is starting as another ends, I keep wondering what my little grandson’s world will be like 86 years from now. What is the future I want for him? And what am I willing to do to get there?
‘The big game brings the big sell’
The big game’s a’comin’ and every year there’s a lot of talk about the commercials. Normally commercials are a thing I avoid. During a commercial break, I usually take a stroll or engage in light banter. I might fix a snack or even, on occasion, check the laundry.
No-knock warrants are a no for me
Action must be taken as no-knock warrants continue to be a cause for many killings of Black people. For those who do not know, Amir Locke was a 22-year-old Black man who was killed by Minneapolis police Wednesday, Feb.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Reduce taxes to give surplus back Minnesota has, what is being called, a surplus of $7.7 billion. The governor wants to only “give” a fraction of that back and expect us to be grateful? Or, perhaps provide him with a vote in November? How much administrative cost will it be in order to pass out this small fraction along with insuring that “only” those that provided this surplus gets their fair share? Wouldn’t it be cheaper and easier to reduce each legal Minnesota taxpayer’s burden by 10 or 15% for however long it would take to defer this $7.7 billion back to the taxpayer? Wouldn’t that prevent much of the overhead, missed payments and fraudulent claims to that money? We should be growing weary of politicians attempting to gain political points by “giving” something back that they should have never “taken” in the first place.
Welcome, Ava!
Please join me in welcoming Ava Lund to the staff of the Gazette. Who can be happier? Me or you? I know how frustrating it has been this past year (and two months, but who’s counting) for our readers that the Gazette did not have a news reporter dedicated to the local news.
Bright, winter constellations shine in South evening sky
All month long, the knot of bright winter constellations occupies center stage in the south during the prime early evening viewing hours. This grouping boasts five stars that rank among the top 10 brightest in the night sky: Sirius (No. 1), Capella (No. 6), Rigel (No. 7), Procyon (No. 8) and Betelgeuse (No. 10).
When should you call for a tow?
Question: My wife slid off the state highway this morning. She came to a stop in the median ditch, unhurt but rattled – only needing to be pulled out. When she called me I told her to call the State Patrol and stay in the car until you arrived. What is the right procedure to follow when a driver ends up stuck in the ditch? Do you contact the towing company or is that the responsibility of the stuck driver?