Opinion

For the election November 5 the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly districts were redrawn to reflect fairer representation for the constituents. Richland County is now in the Wisconsin 14 Senate District. Howard Marklein will no longer be representing us because he is in another district.

It’s ironic that I’d make use of my farming knowledge during the same weekend as the Hill and Valley Exploration Tour.

I have new sympathy for the fellow whose signs keep being damaged along Highway 23. I felt bad for him because he had clearly put in considerable effort putting them up. But my sympathy really grew when someone ran over my yard signs! Sure, it's vandalism, and illegal  at that, but even more, it's just plain rude!

Absentee ballots are out and voting is happening now. It’s time for study and questions. Let’s make sure we all have the facts for making this potentially life-changing decision. We can’t afford to postpone this effort until November.

J.D. Vance and Donald J. Trump owe an apology to the residents of Springfield, OH, and, to all immigrants who are here in America legally.

The U.S. is often described as a: “Christian Nation.” This statement is quite difficult to defend since greed, injustice, intolerance, and hatred abound in political and social circles. We have become numb to lying, cheating, dis/misinformation, retribution, and ethical malpractice. Are these “Christian” behaviors/values? NO!

It's been a strange summer, but I will miss it when it's gone.  Early on, it brought us the blessings of rain when we needed it. Then it turned into an oven, driving me indoors. When it cooled a little and I emerged, I was set upon by bugs!

I encourage listening to Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie's powerful TED Talk, "The Danger of a Single Story." It touches deeply on what is meant by human dignity, particularly regarding immigrants and members of cultures with which we may not be familiar.

Secrecy to the bitter end. That’s the best way to describe the process that ended with the Sauk County board voting 18-13 last week to sell the county’s nursing home, the Sauk County Health Care Center, at a special meeting last week.

Last Saturday night Sept. 14 my Kamala Harris signs south of Reedsburg on Hwy. 23 were taken down again for the third time.This time they took the signs, backer boards, And the mounting posts. They cleaned it bare! I thought since you will probably keep doing this I would make it a little easier for you.