Opinions

LETTER: Men without morals denigrate Christians

Published by admin on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 2:57pm

To the editor:

God is not governed by mankind’s propositions. Therefore what men and women think about the mind of God has no place in secular politics. To believe that we know what God thinks is the height of hubris, the pinnacle of pride.

There are many in this community and in this nation that irrationally superimpose their feelings on abortion upon their feelings on politics. Consequently, they will demonize a solid and good Catholic Christian who rightly separates his personal spiritual beliefs from his secular responsibility to govern our nation.

LETTER: Extend kind words to ones keeping the peace

Published by admin on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 2:55pm

To the editor:

Much has changed in policing since 1962 when President John F. Kennedy set aside May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as a time to recognize America’s peacekeepers, but the dedication and self-sacrificing nature of the men and women who commit themselves to the profession has been ever present. Some may view policing as just one of many career options, but in reality, if you ask most law enforcement professionals, you’d likely learn many regard it as a calling.

LETTER: America behind in fixing infrastructure

Published by admin on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 2:54pm

To the editor:

After decades of disinvestment, our roads, bridges and water systems are crumbling. Our electric grid is vulnerable to catastrophic outages. Too many lack affordable, high-speed internet and quality housing. It’s embarrassing that the greatest nation in the world is ranked 13th in the overall quality of infrastructure, according to a study in 2019.

Understanding supply chain will help to lower drug costs

Published by admin on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 9:03am

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, one of the most significant issues facing Wisconsinites was the high cost of prescription medications. With routine health care and medication being vital to a patient’s well-being, increases in medication costs can create untenable, unsustainable situations for our most vulnerable — including deciding between medications and other daily necessities. This is completely unacceptable.

We must all share in responsibility

Published by admin on Mon, 04/12/2021 - 3:39pm

To the editor:

As citizens of the United States, we benefit from many freedoms including freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the right to vote for officials, etc. We receive many benefits — water, roads, health care, military and police, environmental protection, unemployment, and many others.

As citizens we have responsibilities, too. No, not just taxes. We are responsible to protect our world and the people who surround us. We should be accountable for ourselves and our actions.

Your Right to Know: Record location fees invite abuses

Published by admin on Mon, 04/05/2021 - 8:43am

It happens all the time.

A member of the public or representative of the press will file a request under Wisconsin’s open records law, which applies to all state and local government entities. Instead of records, the requester gets a bill.

Time to get into ‘good trouble’

Published by admin on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 11:34am

To the editor:

The late and venerable John Lewis stated that, for America to attain its goal of full equality and opportunity, people of moral foundation must continue to cause and get into “good trouble.” Now, because of explicit words and actions of leaders such as Ron Johnson and the spineless complicity of leaders such as Mike Gallagher, our state and country is entering a new era of Jim Crow. This version of Jim Crow under the guise of voting and electoral reform is spreading across our nation as evidenced by the recent actions of the Georgia Legislature.

UW System planning to maximize in-person instruction

Published by admin on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 6:00am

In a traditional university setting, students learn and grow through their interactions with peers and faculty. This sort of engagement — in and out of the classroom — builds sharper thinking, contributes to social development and enriches communities.

Stabilizing ag economy requires structural reform

Published by admin on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 4:00am

Wisconsin dairy farmers were treading water in 2020, kept afloat by direct payments from the federal government. The aid resulted in a sharp decrease in herd exits: 360 dairy farms went out of business in Wisconsin last year compared to 818 closures in 2019.

Your Right to Know: The ‘Opees’ in the age of COVID-19

Published by admin on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 1:35pm

For the 15th consecutive year, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is presenting its Openness in Government Awards, or Opees, recognizing outstanding achievement in the cause of transparency. Several of this years’ awards are related to the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced wholesale changes in how government officials conduct the public’s business. All are predicated on upholding the public’s right to know. And the winners are:

Media Openness Award (“Mopee”): Milwaukee Journal Sentinel