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Country founded on equality

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We cannot have two laws in our country that oppose each other. Sharia law is not compatible with the Ten Commandments or ever will be. There are no second class citizens mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Our country was founded on equality, not equity. Equality refers to opportunity and equity refers to shrewd management. One is freedom and one is forcing out-comes. We will always have the poor with us. Help them, if you see them, and don’t expect more government to do the job. Every single person in the world is much more efficient then any government program ever will be. The ...

A scary season

Columns

We’re afflicted with oodles of scariness and creepiness at this time of year. And I’m not just talking about Halloween; Election Day is also looming in the gloom. It’s bizarre that these bizarre things occur at roughly the same time. But I’m OK with that. Let’s get all the frightening stuff out of the way and be done with it. Kids dressed up as superheroes such as Batman or Spider-Man or Taylor Swift are honest when they ring your doorbell and chant “Trick or treat!” Adults who are running for elected office are basically saying the same thing except that they often ...

Boettger offers more experience in District 15 race

Letters

Among the things we consider when choosing who to vote for is experience of the candidates. The gap between the experience levels of our two choices for Senate District 15 might be the largest in history. I’m sure Braxton Seifert is a nice young man. He is 21 years old and has done some stuff. I have nothing against 21-year-old guys. I was one once. Andrea Boettger has an amazing resume with vast array of experiences. There is not room to list all her credentials. Here is the Cliff’s Notes version: Andrea has worked in hospitality, banking and finance. Currently she manages a ...

A leader with professional experience

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We are writing to voters in Senate District 15 concerning the two candidates for office, Braxton Seifert and Andrea Boettger. The most obvious difference between the two is their life’s journey thus far. Life experiences shape goals, attitudes, philosophies, level of compassion, wisdom, and personal growth. These two candidates are worlds apart in their life’s journey. Braxton Seifert is 21 years old and his web page lists several boards that he serves on and lists his volunteer efforts. He is to be commended for starting his journey working to help others. However, in this brief ...

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THUMBS UP Brown County seeks moratorium on data centers Brown County’s Board of Commissioners has set a public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 17 to establish an interim ordinance placing a moratorium in Brown County’s unincorporated areas. This would place a one-year block on any data centers looking to be established in Brown County. The moratorium is not about the merits of data centers. It is about making sure the county has appropriate regulations in place if and when developers decide to bring one to Brown County. The push for data centers is still relatively new and Minnesota ...

VOTE411: Your place to find voter information

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No matter what zip code we live in or the color of our skin, our voices are equal at the ballot box, and we could all use some help making sure our voices are heard. VOTE411.org is the League’s one-stop shop where you can find all the information you need to cast your ballot. It’s virtual, nonpartisan, and available in both English and Spanish.  Even for those of us who’ve voted before, the process can be confusing. Election rules differ from state to state and can change between elections. VOTE411 gives you personalized information so you’re prepared to cast your vote in ...