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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 »»
Pancake Day supports community youth
October 15, 2012 Oct. 27 marks the 58th annual Kiwanis Pancake Day. Since 1954 the Kiwanis clubs of Marshalltown have used this event as a fundraiser to give back to the community’s youth. more »»
Democratic Party promotes abortion
October 14, 2012 I, too, am a life-long, proud Catholic, but unlike Ms. Beeghly, who wrote a recent letter, I cannot in all good conscious support a party that makes abortion a paramount part of their platform. more »»
Romney knows business, not government
October 14, 2012 Government (federal, state and local) doesn’t earn money, we, the taxpayers, fill government treasury. So, tax cuts mean less money in the government treasury. This is mathematical truth/real fact. more »»
There is no ‘free lunch’
October 14, 2012 This election will have a profound impact on our way of life in this nation, such that we will either succeed in the future or maybe disappear as the greatest nation ever conceived in the free worl. more »»
Political signs need OK from property owners
October 10, 2012 I read the recent letter to the editor about signs being stolen from people’s yards. I could not agree more that this should not be happening. more »»
Lange stands behind balanced budget
October 10, 2012 Do you share the frustration my friends and I have been discussing for several years? Are you concerned with the national debt and you feel that no one cares, or will listen? Do you agree that it’s ... more »»
The United Way makes a difference in our community
October 9, 2012 The Marshalltown Area United Way is currently raising funds for the 2013 year. more »»
Is the president lying to us?
October 9, 2012 Mr. President, I will not trouble you with lengthy questions. But please Mr. more »»
You can’t multiply wealth by dividing it
October 9, 2012 You can not legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. more »» |
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