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In my recent letter to the editor I encouraged Minnesotans to vote 'yes' November 6 on the Marriage Protection Amendment to the Minnesota State Constitution, for the sake of children. This amendment would codify marriage in our state's Constitution as being between a man and a woman....

As the days to voting get closer, the more I hear and see people putting out their opinions of why they are voting 'yes' or 'no' on the marriage amendment. I have had discussions on this issue with people, and when asked why I am voting 'yes,' I tell them that that is the way God...

I have read that history is best writ by those who've lived it. Certainly Lina Belar and the history museum must be congratulated for illustrating the truth of that statement with their work at the "In Their Own Words" Veterans Museum. And Robert Riestenberg, as well, for his memoir....

The Democrats must be getting desperate if they are calling on a Moorhead attack jock to dump on Rep. Mary Franson (guest editorial published in the Oct. 18 Focus). Mike McFeely's attack is petty, vicious and untrue. McFeely misrepresents the GOP legislation as tax increases when...

Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen doesn't care about people! He favors Voter ID, yet there is no research in Minnesota to say that we have anywhere near a voter fraud issue. This amendment discriminates against the elderly and poor. Former Republican Governor Arne Carlson has indicated that...

The golden rule taught by Jesus in "the sermon on the mount," is a major tenet of the Christian faith: "Do unto others what you would like them to do to you." There's been a lot of debate recently concerning homosexual marriages. Both sides would contend that they're following the...

During a long career in the U.S. Marine Corps, I met many and varied individuals. Some were good team players, some were leaders, some were slackers, and some were people whose main form of entertainment was to carp and gripe about the achievers and doers while lolling in their own...

I am clarifying the (Oct. 18) letter to the editor from Claremont and Nancy Anderson. I, as all legislators do, have great compassion for the families of soldiers killed in battle. As the letter states, I got back to the Andersons several times but was unable to have the bill heard...

I have read with dismay the Frazee-Vergas Forum interview with Bob Cunniff, who is running against Mary Franson in House District 8B. Cunniff very ignorantly and incorrectly describes the Tea Party and Tea Party candidates as extremists who don't want to spend any money other than...

There has been an astonishing amount of misinformation being spread by opponents of the Minnesota Voter ID amendment, mostly the false statements are nothing more than talking points developed by national organizations who do not even understand Minnesota's voting laws. Also misunderstood...

When we stand up for what we believe in, we also must be prepared to offend someone and take the heat for it. It's ok to voice your opinion, until you are wrong in the eyes of others. Then it seems that their opinion is, of course, the only correct one. My husband will be the first...

If, as County Auditor Wayne Stein and others throughout the state have said, voter fraud is nearly nonexistent, why are we even considering a constitutional amendment to require voters to show government issued IDs? It would be very a costly - in Otter Tail County up to $600,000...

We are writing this letter in support of Bob Cunniff for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8B. Bob and his wife, Darice, demonstrate outstanding family values. They have raised three wonderful children, accepted a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law into the family,...

Our son, Major Stuart M. Anderson, was killed in Iraq on Jan. 7, 2006. After reeling from our great loss for some time, we learned Minnesota did not have a Gold Star license plate. Another son in Wisconsin and our daughter-in-law in Iowa got Gold Star licenses shortly after the tragedy....

On Oct. 9, members of the Concerned Marion Lake Property Owners presented their petition for referendum to the Otter Tail County Commissioners. Throughout the course of the petition drive, it was apparent that our group was considered the opposition by the county and would not...