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A man has no right telling a woman

To the editor: In the quest for total autonomy women are granted soul authority as a matter of her choice. Many men are yielding to her choice from a station of silence as to when life begins if it should at all. Lacking complementary understanding man no longer sees life within woman, but rather a choice in which he will not speak to. As autonomy demands, no man has a right telling a woman how to treat life within her. He is to submit the gift of life to a woman’s choice alone. Separated from life through a choice, men and women negate their equality in human dignity, seeking ...

Keith Ellison is on our side

To the editor: We have a major problem in America, and it is the excessive concentration of economic power and control held by major corporations. Whether that’s Monsanto, Cargill, or JBS (and others) in agriculture, or JP Morgan/Chase and Wells Fargo (and others) in finance, or the corporate-backed mega-farms that continue to expand around us. Their extreme level of market control impacts prices and even simple access to markets, land and credit. In health care prescription drugs, it affects who can afford needed medication and how much of a family’s budget it costs. I’m ...

Experience needed

To the editor: In all the elected positions we will be filling this November, the qualifications of each candidate need to be carefully considered. If the candidate previously served, what does that record show. Ask people that know them or pay attention to more than arrow self-interest. Many should be weeded because of their lack of preparation. I write to support Charlie Sanow. Charlie has been a close friend of mine for 50 years and this is what I have seen. He thinks things through with all the provided information, plus seeking additional input from experienced people in each ...

Need Walker on Marshall school board

To the editor: Ben Walker is running for a seat on the local school board. He is an engaged Marshall citizen who wants to help MPS thrive. Marshall deserves strong advocates for our school district and he fits the bill because: Three of his kids are in our schools, so he has a vested interest in the success of students and staff of MPS. Before his current job as a teacher at SMSU, he taught high school and he understands the challenges educators face. Being involved and giving back is important to him. He is an active member of the Marshall Parent Teacher Association and helps ...

Support Marshall schools

To the editor: As proud parents of four Marshall graduates, we’re grateful for the work Marshall Public Schools does for students. Strong schools make strong communities - which is why protecting opportunities for students to excel is so important. Come Nov. 8, voters in Marshall Public School District will decide whether to approve an operating levy of $675 per pupil to stabilize the district’s finances and protect educational programs, staff levels and student services. The district has managed without a levy since 2018 by carefully controlling costs and leaning on one-time ...

Thank you firefighters

To the editor: The Marshall Fire Department had a drill that they call “I smell smoke.” When they are coming back from a call, anyone can say “I smell smoke.” The truck stops and they pull hose to the structure, both to the front and the back. They are getting trained on the tactical approach to attack the fire at the structure. I had them pull up to my house and do the drill. I watched it. It was a learning experience for me on the new techniques that they are training with. I am proud of their commitment to be prepared. The community should also be proud of their ...