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Feds, ICE have gone too far in Minnesota

DEAR EDITOR: “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” — George Orwell, “1984.” We’ve had another tragedy in Minnesota with the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents. The current administration’s response was immediate and predictable: Alex was a “domestic terrorist” who was “brandishing a weapon” to intimidate and harm ICE officials. This administration, which is a master of spin and propaganda, did not wait for an investigation or details to start the spin that this couldn’t be the fault ...

Something smells fishy in American homes

DEAR EDITOR: An open letter to RFK Jr.: I hope you are already well aware of the serious pollutants we bring into our homes in the guise of, “fragrance.” The word simply refers to something you can smell; but they are all artificial, organic chemicals that are significantly dangerous to our health. I have been a veterinarian for 45 years, and at least half of my patients suffer from allergies. Pollen is the big allergen, but pollens are only one piece of the puzzle. There are many food allergens as well, but nobody is looking at artificial flavorings; the other side of the ...

Trump’s way is not making America great

DEAR EDITOR: “Make America Great Again” was Donald Trump’s promise to his loyalists in his campaign to rule these United States. The question then, as now, is “Great for Whom”? After one year in office, the answer to that question is evident. That promise was being made to white, American-born citizens who disliked the government’s acceptance of and assistance to anyone who was not like them. The implication of the promise was that the diverse and different, the poor and undereducated, the disadvantaged, the immigrants, the people of color, and the liberal-minded, were not ...

GOP changes its tune on guns, profanity

DEAR EDITOR: So Republicans are actually saying not to carry guns after refusing common-sense gun control for years? They also blame protesters in Minnesota because they confront law enforcement personnel, use violence and profanities and hinder proceedings? Sounds like what I saw at the U.S. Capitol not long ago. Republicans are upset at the use of profanity! Seriously! Remember at the Canfield Fair in 2024 when you couldn’t walk 10 feet without seeing “F— Biden” on hats, shirts, and flags? I guess those people were all bused-in paid troublemakers just trying to make ...

Hurrah for The Boss and his lyrical choice

DEAR EDITOR: Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” lyrics are correct using the word “thugs,” which is a polite way of saying “U.S. Gestapo.” TOM METZLER, SR. Canfield

Sound off!

Dear Mr. Trump, Wouldn’t it be better to go back to the original name of the Kennedy Center? Maybe then all the artists would be glad to perform. Then you wouldn’t have to shut down the center and spend all that money on gold decorations. They will just be torn down after you leave. — Canfield Barack Obama deported 3 million illegal immigrants during his presidency. He gave Tom Homan a medal for doing it. Where was the outrage and riots then? It’s such hypocrisy from the radical Democrats for acting like they are now. — Hubbard After reading the editorial on unclaimed ...