LETTERS/OPINIONS
Democratic socialism should frighten Americans
To the Editor: Nearly complete is the “Memory Holing” of socialism’s murderous swath through mankind in the last one hundred years. That I would find someone who understands my allusion to Orwell’s totalitarian masterpiece might be quite optimistic.
Blood on his hands
On Tuesday, authorities in Pennsylvania reported two deaths from measles. Both of the patients were unvaccinated. Measles is reportedly ravaging Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County, where 70 people have been hospitalized so far and hundreds infected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has so far this year reported 2,777 cases nationwide, …
After more than 40 years, Vilas County jurors get a raise
Every month, my office sends out jury summonses. And every month, Vilas County residents answer them. As clerk of circuit court, I see firsthand what that can mean for people. They rearrange work schedules, find someone to watch their children, reschedule appointments, and make arrangements for family members who depend …
Lakeland Times: Our View
Now that we have roared past $40 trillion in debt — and there’s no end in sight — many fiscal hawks are warning of a debt apocalypse if we don’t get our financial house in order. And we all know what apocalypse means: It ain’t good. Never fear, though, we’re …
Hoping taxpayers don’t accept MHLT referendum
To the Editor: Give me 3.5 million more dollars per year forever and I will spend it for you even though I haven’t decided what I will spend it on. This is what thee Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk (MHLT) administration and school board is asking of us who pay for their wages …
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A thanks to the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office
To the Editor: My family would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to Sheriff Ritter and his great team of fficers as well as the amazing individuals working the dispatch department. In a variety of situations over the years (family member struggling with Alzheimer's, tourists who lost their …
Democrats try to brush aside ‘Woke 1’
“‘Woke 1’ was crazy.” So said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on ABC News’ “This Week” earlier this month.
Prosecutorial indiscretion
On Aug. 25, the Department of Justice filed its papers defending its decision to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for posting a picture of seashells arranged to spell out “8647.” That’s right. A picture of seashells.
‘Moderate to liberal person’ responds to Aug. 21 Our View
To the Editor: Given the fact that The Lakeland Times editorially is pretty much Republican propaganda sheet, as a moderate to liberal person I seldom waste the time reading the much too long Walker/Moore Our View diatribes. Yes, I sometimes briefly skim them and on occasion I do read them, …
Ditching net zero
What a difference a few years make. Not long ago, politicians said climate change was going to kill us, so we must move to “net zero” emissions. This is theoretically possible. Since vegetation removes carbon, we could get to net zero by burning fewer fossil fuels. Governments everywhere pledged to …
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Don’t know much about foreign policy
Sen. Darline Graham, Republican of South Carolina, was appointed to serve out her late brother’s term and was endorsed by President Donald Trump in the Republican primary for the full six-year term. Hers is a test in many respects: a test of President Trump’s reach, as well as a test …
Lakeland Times: Our View
In our never-ending quest to bring our readers good news, we have a barrel of it this week, and it’s really good because it’s about crime. Both nationally and in Wisconsin, it seems, crime is in free-fall, dropping as fast as Ilhan Omar’s reported income and net worth. Violent crime …
Reader criticizes recent Times editorials, says it’s clear Tiffany supports ‘far-right’ administration
To the Editor: Just recently, The Lakeland Times showed some editorial honesty writing about the current administration’s government ownership in companies. According to the Cato Institute (libertarian think-tank), this administration has invested tens of billions of dollars in public money, while “Republicans are warning that communists are taking over the …
Lynne chairman addresses Oneida County highway committee’s vote on Willow Road
To the Editor: To my fellow town of Lynne residents: Today I was notified by Lakeland Times reporter Brian Jopek that efforts to ask for a Jurisdictional Transfer of Willow Road, Pine Lake Road and Squirrel Lake Road in the towns of Lynne and Minocqua’ to the Oneida County Highway …
The President’s right-hand woman
She is the human printer, controlling the flow of paper to the president and transcribing his social media posts. She thinks she owes her life to Donald Trump. She is always by his side. Her name is Natalie Harp. She is this week’s troubling news.
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