Opinion

Rennetta M. Freel, age 89 of Spring Green, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 24, 1936 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Fred and Clara “Nan” (Gable) De Rose. She was married to Gerald Freel on November 28, 1953.

A few thoughts regarding a couple February 5 letters.

We humans are a clever species, but we are not wise. There are a few wise ones among us, but they are generally eclipsed by the ambitions of the clever. Sadly, our ambitions are often driven by sloth, avarice and a lust for power.

Heartfelt thanks to all who made the Help Excite Little People (H.E.L.P.) Project a success! The many donations of new and gently used toys, and items for teens, were greatly appreciated!

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The Trump Administration and congress gave ICE and the Border Police more money than most countries give their entire militaries. The BIG UGLY BILL is a taxpayer-paid conduit for racist Trump’s secret police. Hitler would probably be proud of President Trump's masked Gestapo.

The headlines are full of stories about the Trump administration’s aggressive new approach to immigration enforcement. We hear about ICE raids and mass deportations.

Despite allegations of voter fraud by Donald J Trump and his sycophants, which have been found false in over 60 court cases, he continues his mission to gain control over elections. Although unconstitutional, his announcement of his plan to nationalize elections  is just one step toward his goal of dictatorship.

Two worlds exist regarding human behavior, legal vs illegal and right vs wrong. Inside that, there exists logical and prudent vs imprudent and illogical.

Nature met society with a bang this week. A squirrel fell out of a tree and landed on the street just as a friend of mine was driving by. She passed the squirrel and began an argument with herself. Stop and see if she can help the little animal. No, it's going to die, what is the point? Still, she could move it off the street.