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Paula Pace doesn’t deserve a normal life
October 28, 2012 I am a resident of the Indianapolis area and am very familiar with the Sylvia Likens murder case, of which Paula Banizsewski Pace played an integral part. I am so glad Paula has been “outed. more »»
Senator McGovern’s lasting legacy
October 28, 2012 Last Sunday, we lost former U.S. Senator George McGovern. more »»
Where did Social Security money go?
October 28, 2012 Someone or Congress decided to put money we paid into Social Security into the General Fund. We were promised that IOU’s would be put in. Let’s cash them now, if they were ever there. more »»
Sodders fights for affordable education
October 27, 2012 I can’t vote for Sen. Steve Sodders, but I encourage everyone who does live in his district to vote for him. Here’s why. I was born and raised in Iowa. more »»
Obama lacks essential leadership qualities
October 27, 2012 Leadership qualities and experience are most important when it comes to selecting the President of the United States. The president has very little power beyond being the commander-in-chie. more »»
Quit playing God, vote for life
October 27, 2012 So, what political party is God affiliated with? Neither. I am not going to presume to know God’s mind but it’s seldom argued that he is the creator and author of life. more »»
The GOP’s bubbles and boils
October 25, 2012 This election is the most bizarre election process I believe I have ever witnessed. more »»
Catholics should think for themselves
October 25, 2012 Rev. Ray Atwood of Traer recently wrote a letter telling Catholics how to vote on the right-to- marry issue. Atwood is either a very young man or has had his head in the sand for several decades. more »»
Remembering the Sabbath Day
October 25, 2012 In response to the column written by Paul A. Tambrino that was published in your paper several weeks ago, God wrote the Ten Commandments himself. more »»
Catholics should vote ‘No’ Wiggins
October 22, 2012 The institution of marriage is called “a covenant,” which “has been established by the creator and endowed by him with its own proper laws” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1603). more »»
You say you are a Christian?
October 22, 2012 A true Christian desires, above all, to follow God’s teaching according to the Bible. So why are you taking opposite stands from what God says? Why do you vote for leadership that says abortion is OK. more »»
Weighing presidential pros and cons
October 21, 2012 Many of us moderates will vote for the lessor of the evil, so to speak, this presidential election. more »»
Grateful for kindness of strangers
October 21, 2012 I was very fortunate today to have the opportunity to meet a gentleman who has obviously (with their mother of course) raised exceptional sons. more »»
We must hold gov’t responsible
October 21, 2012 In response to Usha Nariboli, I read your opinion, “Romney knows business, not government,” on Oct. 14, with interest. You indicated that we the tax payers fund the government. more »»
Yes, we’re better off than four years ago
October 21, 2012 The Times-Republican has lost my confidence. The endorsement for Romney sounds like a canned article put out by the right-wing spin machine. more »»
Muslims should be given sympathy
October 21, 2012 I am replying to the opinion posted on Oct. 9 by Mr. Batey of Mt. Pleasant, titled “Is the President lying to us?” Now, Mr. more »»
Bruce Braley reflects our values
October 21, 2012 It’s hard to figure out candidate Ben Lange. He wants to be our Congressman, yet he doesn’t want to put in the time necessary to do the job. more »»
Deficit spending must stop
October 20, 2012 We hear a lot of political campaign rhetoric this year. One political party accuses the other of cutting the budget while the other party offers a plan that will not cut the budge. more »»
Politicians prove great examples of bullies
October 20, 2012 I don’t approve this message — bullying Campaign ads approved by many of our officials, candidates and political parties are great examples of bullyin. more »»
Thompson for mayor
October 20, 2012 The city of Marshalltown is most fortunate to have T. R. Thompson as its current mayor and a mayor candidate for the next term. more »» |
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