Category: Perspectives
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Letter to the Editor: Our Insanity
Yet another shooting spree. This one is personal. Lewiston, Maine is my hometown. I called my brother Wednesday evening to check in. He lives a mile from the bowling alley. He said all the outside lights are on and he is sitting in his living room with his rifle by his side. He questions what […]
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Letter to the Editor: Leadership or Chaos: You Choose
During a major world crisis, President Biden properly responded to the slaughter of civilians in Israel announcing it as “pure, unadulterated evil” by the terrorists of Hamas, and pledged American support for Israel and peace in the Middle East for all peoples. The former president complimented the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah, and criticized Israeli’s Prime […]
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Letter to the Editor: Israel’s Response Should Match the Terrorist’s Attack
As a Jew living in Sturgeon Bay I would like to express my opinion of what’s going on in Israel. In 1977 I was working for the UJA [United Jewish Appeal] and was sent to Israel for education about the country. During that time Gaza was open and we visited. There was little tension, and […]
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PERSPECTIVE: Keeping Our Disputes From Becoming Disdain
Some 35 years ago I was a college intern in the U.S. Senate Radio TV Correspondents Gallery. In those pre-digital days, my job was to take notes on what Senators said on the floor and post them so reporters could decide if something newsworthy had occurred that warranted further scrutiny. On one occasion I recall […]
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Letter to the Editor: Realty Check
As one watches the dog-and-pony show happening in the House of Representatives in regard to the election of a leader, the Republican party must step back and ask one question. Is there not one Republican in the House that has character, integrity and a concern for our country? Currently, the two that have stepped forward […]
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Letter to the Editor: Humbled by the Generosity of the Door County Community
We are grateful and honored by your support of Challenge Walk MS: Door County, held Sept. 22-24. Following the devastating fire on Sept. 5 at our host venue, Rowleys Bay Resort, our event was in serious doubt. And when an event is in doubt, that means critical funding for cutting-edge research and essential programs for […]