national politics
Civility, dialogue are two-way streets
Jul 2, 2025
This is a response to Bob Pope’s editorial of June 26. Mr. Pope’s statement that “all they have is an obvious and extreme distaste for anything Trump says or does” is interesting.
Could that distaste stem from the years of rhetoric like Mr. Trump’s Easter message that said:
“Happy Easter to all...
Veteran: Park was perfect place for peaceful protest
May 7, 2025
I’d like to comment on the discussion initiated by Darwin Meyers a couple weeks ago. I am a little bit mystified. I, too, am a veteran. I was an Army paratrooper back in the ‘70s. I well remember I swore an oath to preserve and protect the Constitution of the United States, an oath I still...
Federal cuts will have local effects
May 7, 2025
At this moment the United States Congress is looking at ways to reduce government spending while at the same time extend tax cuts to the wealthiest 5% of our country.
On the chopping block is the Medicaid program, and possibly Medicare, because they represent a big part of the budget.
If passed,...
Caucuses are Tuesday, Feb. 27
Feb 14, 2024
Political parties in Minnesota will hold their precinct caucuses at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 as part of the run-up to the general election on Nov. 5.
“We encourage Minnesotans to show support for their preferred candidates by participating in the candidate endorsement process that leads up to the state...
We deserve to know where officials stand
Jan 31, 2024
Where are we headed?
In the past few weeks the 2024 election news has picked up, and with it many questions. Do our elected federal and state representatives agree with the position of Mr. Trump?
Mr. Trump’s attorneys in the New York case have argued as president, he would have immunity when...
Updated: Letters on national politics are good, actually
Mar 3, 2021
I write this letter in response to the one in last week’s Graphic headlined “Keep national political circus out of the paper.”
Troy Emerson, the author of that letter, claims to have been “frustrated” that the editor of the Graphic went against his own “keep it local” guidelines when he printed a...
Keep national political circus out of the paper
Feb 24, 2021
I just got caught up on reading the Jan. 28 issue of the Lake City Graphic. I was frustrated to see that you went against your own guidelines of “keep it local” and printed a national issue political letter to the editor from someone who doesn’t even live in the vicinity of Lake City.
If I wanted...
Trump is a national security threat
Oct 7, 2020
As a retired lieutenant colonel, I am gravely alarmed at the threat to our national security created by President Trump and his enablers. Understand, this statement is not made lightly nor without supporting documentation. Trump’s lack of understanding of the history, complexity, and ramifications...
Make American stand for universal human values again
Oct 7, 2020
I remember when America stood for universal human values like: truth, respect for our neighbors, strong moral leadership, outreach to those less fortunate, cooperative engagement with the world, respect for science and protection of the environmvent, inclusivity for all Americans, regardless of...
A teacher’s view on the state of our nation
Oct 7, 2020
The results of the 2020 presidential election will determine the direction of our country—long into the future. Voters need to carefully exercise their right.
As an educator, I have great concerns with the current president. President Trump frequently relies on bullying, blaming and belittling...
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