LETTERS/OPINIONS
Of ‘convicted felons’ and lying frauds
Last week, a New York City jury, prompted by the legal coordination between Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan — both partisan actors — convicted Donald Trump on 34 felony counts having to do with falsification of business records.
Torpy Park goose gripe
To the Editor: What is the matter with the town of Minocqua! You have a beautiful park that families enjoy every year except for the goose waste that surrounds the beach.
Lakeland Times: Our View
It is not an exaggeration to say that the American justice system is corrupt, and has been for a long, long time.
Felonious Don: Long a con man, now a convict
If there’s a human being more dishonest than Donald Trump, I’m all ears. He is crooked to his core, and his is no mere propensity to deceive but rather pure pathology.
Freedom under Trump
Donald Trump recently spoke at the Libertarian National Convention. Good for him. It’s encouraging that he reached out to those of us who often disagree with him.
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Hospitals critical to the health of rural communities
There is an old proverb that states: “He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.” Our state is rich in all kinds of resources, but the health of Wisconsinites is one of the most important.
Lakefront property owner clarifies involvement in ‘secret group’
To the Editor: Regarding Mr. Moore’s article, it is a fair treatment of my mistake. And I can hardly blame those who forwarded the emails to Mr. Moore.
What choice does Israel have?
The killing of civilians in Sunday’s airstrike against Hamas in Rafah was, as Benjamin Netanyahu admits, a “tragic mistake.” It was certainly that. The strike was aimed at two Hamas leaders meeting in a compound that was full of civilians, according to news reports. It was not supposed to set …
Minimum wage folly
California now leads the nation in imposing dumb wage laws. The state just raised the hourly minimum wage for fast food workers to $20.
Reader advocates for local control of wake surfing regulations
To the Editor: Your May 24 edition included two articles and an editorial on town ordinances regarding wake surfing. Your attention to this subject is a great service to our area so blessed with amazing lakes — though I disagree with your position.
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Banning gender-affirming treatment
After two failed efforts to pass a ban on gender-affirming treatment for minors, South Carolina Republicans announced in January that this year it would be a priority.
The Campaign of Delusion
Here are a few signs of a losing campaign: No. 1: Poll denial. No. 2: Inability to shift course. No. 3: Celebrity cameos.
Lakeland Times: Our View
President Donald Trump. A lot of people like saying that, and a lot of people don’t, but, after last week’s Libertarian Party convention, it’s more likely than it was before that The Donald will reclaim the title.
ATV club secretary responds to Manitowish Waters meeting controversy
To the Editor: At the Manitowish Waters town board meeting on May 13, Mr. John Hanson (Chairman) deviated from the agenda and read two emails from Mr. Joe Discianno (chairman, town of Winchester) and Mr. Richard Logan (Vilas County board member, Presque Isle and Winchester).
Trump flip-flops on birth control, endorses a ‘Reich’
Trump is sloppy. He doesn’t seem to know where he stands. He engages in loose talk.
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