To the Editor,
I am Bill Weber, a freshman state senator from SD 22 in southwest Minnesota. I feel compelled to write this letter because of what I witnessed on the floor of the State Senate on Monday, April 29th. The tax bill was being debated an
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"Where Olmsted County News Comes First"
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Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
- 5:36:49, May 15th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Though I hated to see you reference Glenn Beck by name [Three Times ... [Read More]
- 11:42:07, May 10th 2013 - yenken - I feel very sorry for those who have commented do far, as when you stand fa ... [Read More]
- 12:10:25, Apr 26th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - Mr. "Cabtrom's" garbage-out[burst]--in response to Ms. Reisner's w ... [Read More]
- 9:51:50, Apr 24th 2013 - jeff pischke - To Jerry Grehl, the number to the fillmore county sheriffs office is 7 ... [Read More]
- 9:27:24, Apr 22nd 2013 - Cabtrom - Blah blah blah, garbage in garbage out! ... [Read More]
- 7:00:49, Apr 11th 2013 - Donald Pierce - Col. Stan Gudmundson hit most of the important nails squarly on the h ... [Read More]
- 12:44:54, Apr 4th 2013 - Frank Hawthorne - My compliments to Ms. Hammer for giving us well-crafted "Rachel Rea ... [Read More]
- 5:09:06, Apr 3rd 2013 - truthiness - I see this is dated April 1. That explains it! ... [Read More]
- 12:04:33, Apr 3rd 2013 - Frank W. Hawthorne - Say WHAT?!? Stan's American-Pie [In SKY] is Falling--Not Again? ... [Read More]
- 12:40:21, Mar 29th 2013 - Jacob - It's a shame that so few people care about making their voices heard. If we ... [Read More]
Letter about Marriage Equality
Mon, May 13th, 2013
Posted in Stewartville Letters to the Editor
Posted in Stewartville Letters to the Editor
Comments
To the Editor,
A culture war is waging to dismantle the Judeo-Christian foundation of this nation. In efforts to redefine traditional marriage, those advocating same-sex marriage claim this is a “marriage equality” issue. But this is a moral issue, attempting to redefine a godly institution rooted in the biblical scriptures.
Forcing the institutionalizing of same-sex marriage upon Minnesota citizens is not only reprehensible, but is also an assault on religious liberty. This attack upon scripture will force Bible believers to violate the law when it forces them to violate their conscience beneath the suffocating tyranny of “political correctness.”
Marriage, as instituted by God, has limitations. In the scriptures Jesus states one male and female joining together, not “Party A” and “Party B.”
Biblical moral standards are ingrained into American culture from its inception. Redefining marriage opposes God’s Word and natural law, opening a Pandora’s Box of moral chaos.
If marriage solely between men and women were “limiting,” wouldn’t it also be limiting that marriage be just between two individuals? Wouldn’t polygamy, polyandry, and multiple marriages be scrutinized as “marriage equality?” Couldn’t “marriage equality” be raised in defense of child or adult/child marriage as well? Would this be progressive enlightenment?
God’s standard for marriage must be maintained to preserve an ordered society with moral integrity. One can call a dog’s tail a leg, but that doesn’t make it one. Our right to life and liberty is from the Lord. This makes our constitutional government possible. John Adams asserted, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
Traditional families are the bedrock of our society. Destroy the God-ordained family and the fabric of our nation crumbles. The decision of Minnesota lawmakers will either affirm or undermine our Judeo-Christian heritage and religious freedom.
Kent Larson
Stewartville, MN
A culture war is waging to dismantle the Judeo-Christian foundation of this nation. In efforts to redefine traditional marriage, those advocating same-sex marriage claim this is a “marriage equality” issue. But this is a moral issue, attempting to redefine a godly institution rooted in the biblical scriptures.
Forcing the institutionalizing of same-sex marriage upon Minnesota citizens is not only reprehensible, but is also an assault on religious liberty. This attack upon scripture will force Bible believers to violate the law when it forces them to violate their conscience beneath the suffocating tyranny of “political correctness.”
Marriage, as instituted by God, has limitations. In the scriptures Jesus states one male and female joining together, not “Party A” and “Party B.”
Biblical moral standards are ingrained into American culture from its inception. Redefining marriage opposes God’s Word and natural law, opening a Pandora’s Box of moral chaos.
If marriage solely between men and women were “limiting,” wouldn’t it also be limiting that marriage be just between two individuals? Wouldn’t polygamy, polyandry, and multiple marriages be scrutinized as “marriage equality?” Couldn’t “marriage equality” be raised in defense of child or adult/child marriage as well? Would this be progressive enlightenment?
God’s standard for marriage must be maintained to preserve an ordered society with moral integrity. One can call a dog’s tail a leg, but that doesn’t make it one. Our right to life and liberty is from the Lord. This makes our constitutional government possible. John Adams asserted, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
Traditional families are the bedrock of our society. Destroy the God-ordained family and the fabric of our nation crumbles. The decision of Minnesota lawmakers will either affirm or undermine our Judeo-Christian heritage and religious freedom.
Kent Larson
Stewartville, MN
Letter about an article in the Post Bulletin
Mon, Apr 15th, 2013
Posted in Eyota Letters to the Editor
Posted in Eyota Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
The article I refer to on January 20th concerns the fact that the writer did not sign his name or give his address so no one can reproach him for his statements. He claims that wind power is a money maker. What he doesn’t say is th
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Letter about Giving All Families Equal Protections: Repeal DOMA
Mon, Apr 8th, 2013
Posted in Letters to the Editor
Posted in Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) singles out lawfully married same-sex couples under federal law, denying them more than 1,000 federal protections and responsibilies. Unfair-minded advocates of DOMA say that the law is in the best
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Letter about Mayo merge
Mon, Apr 1st, 2013
Posted in Rochester Letters to the Editor
Posted in Rochester Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
I received the news a while ago, and I just cannot put into words how I feel, it’s as if I just lost a best friend. Appalled. Sick. Shocked. Upset. Numb. Unbelieving. St. Marys Hospital and Methodist Hospital will be “merged” a
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Letter about Energy Bill
Mon, Mar 25th, 2013
Posted in Oronoco Letters to the Editor
Posted in Oronoco Letters to the Editor
Letter about Energy Bill
To the Editor,
The Minnesota Legislature is considering several proposals that would negatively impact the members of People’s Energy Cooperative and cooperative members throughout the state.
Although we understand the
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Letter about Michael Wojcik
Mon, Mar 11th, 2013
Posted in Rochester Letters to the Editor
Posted in Rochester Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
I write in support of Michael Wojcik’s candidacy for President of our City Council. He has consistently demonstrated leadership during the past four years as Councilman for the Second Ward. The presidency calls for one who sets
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Letter about a good samaritan
Mon, Dec 17th, 2012
Posted in Letters to the Editor
Posted in Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
On Sunday, December 9, my family and I were returning home from La Crosse via Highway 16. About a mile from Rushford, we hit an ice patch, lost control, rolled and ended up in the ditch. Fortunately, while our vehicle was totaled, we
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Letter about the DMV
Mon, Dec 10th, 2012
Posted in Rochester Letters to the Editor
Posted in Rochester Letters to the Editor
To the Editor,
A quick FYI for those people who CONSTANTLY whine and complain about the DMV: You stand there, glaring at all others around you, rolling your eyes because of the slowness of the staff WORKING behind the counter (who are HUMAN, workin
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