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Tuesday, April 15,2008
It's not about changing light bulbs anymore!
Marcus Armand, Milwaukee
When Al Gore's and Leonardo DiCaprio's dramatic documentaries alerted us to the devas-tating impacts of global warming, many people went through the ritual of switching from incandescent light bulbs to the compact fluorescent variety. Unfortunately, in the case of global warming, good intentions and switching light bulbs are not good enough.
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Monday, April 14,2008
400 Code Pink members are on a fast for impeachment
Dennis Johnson, Milwaukee
Have you heard the news? 400 Code Pink members are on a fast for impeachment of Messrs. Bush and Cheney for charges of "high crimes and misdemeanors", two candidates are running against Nancy Pelosi because she isn't considering impeachment, two towns in Vermont have voted to prosecute our Nation's top two leaders if they enter their jurisdiction, and polls say 54% of Americans want impeachment for Cheney if hearings prove wrongdoing.
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Friday, April 11,2008
Regarding digital TV
Al Geiersbach
I bought 2 converters using government coupons a month ago. Digital TV has brought a dramatic improvement to my television reception, which is very noisy and unpleasant on the analog channels in my eastside, rabbit-eared hovel...
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Friday, April 11,2008
Give to Caesar what is Caesar's
Rev. Don Timmerman
When Christ said, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's" He was not telling His disciples to give their money to the Romans so they could continue occupying their land and persecuting their people. Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement once said, "If we give to God...
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Wednesday, April 9,2008
CAN THIS COUNTRY FACE THE TRUTH?
Don Wescher
CAN THIS COUNTRY FACE THE TRUTH? The power grab of our leadership these last seven years is intolerable to our democratic system. Why aren't our Congressional leaders like Conyers and Pelosi protecting us by calling for investigatory hearings?
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Friday, March 28,2008
I know and respect Nik Kovac. He is a good friend and a true pro
Vel Phillips
A few weeks ago, Nik asked me if he could refer to me as one of his
heroes in his campaign literature. I was honored by the request. I
have seen the brochure in which Nik uses my name and picure. I
approve.
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Monday, March 17,2008
Great American Meatout
Max Dyer, Milwaukee
The past three months have brought us bad news about rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and global warming - all linked conclusively to consumption of meat and dairy products.
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Monday, March 17,2008
Musical Offering: Champions of Classical Guitar
Marion Verhaalen
I appreciated the fine coverage John Jahn's article gave to the Musical Offering: Champions of Classical Guitar. It was a very special program yesterday, one a person doesn't often get the chance to hear...
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Thursday, February 28,2008
What's your take?
We want to hear what you have to say. If you'd prefer to email us instead of commenting on our stories, we'd love to hear what you think.
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Wednesday, February 20,2008
The Cancerous Mischief Vote
Charlie Koenen, Mequon
Yesterday, Wisconsin went to the polls to decide who would represent their Party in November. At least that’s what’s supposed to happen in a primary election. But yesterday, the first major primary after SuperTuesday, after Republicans narrowed to one candidate, something far more insidious and destructive happened.
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