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Here is an excerpt from an outrageous  speech on the floor of the Minnesota House of Representatives regarding abortion.   It is hard to believe that someone in this day and age has such thoughts, let alone says them publicly.   … Continue reading →

I would like to share something that I received from a friend.  It seems so  appropriate today because of  all that is going on in our world. Original Mother’s Day Was a War Protest Today we celebrate Mother’s Day.  As we honor … Continue reading →

For anyone that has been observing  the committee hearings of the  Minnesota state legislature,  it has been a trying ordeal.  First, there is little going on that improves anything for the people in Minnesota.  Second, there seems to be little … Continue reading →

What is the real problem regarding health care? There is no question that we have great clinics and hospitals. We also have very talented and dedicated doctors, nurses and other health care practitioners. From my perspective, the major problem that … Continue reading →

It is  no secret that our past governor placed Minnesota in an extremely vulnerable position.    First, he signed the “No New Tax Pledge.”  Not only was that an irresponsible act,  it made negotiating incredibly difficult from the start.    For the … Continue reading →

Senator Ellen Anderson is a very special person indeed.  At her retirement party, speaker after speaker commented on her hard work and her leadership.   Her contributions to the energy and environment areas will long be remembered.  Senator Anderson was first … Continue reading →

No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin is  a very detailed book on Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during the war years.  It is amazing how much was accomplished during that time to better the lives of ordinary citizens.    Bearing in … Continue reading →

The drama that is taking place in Wisconsin again highlights the conflict that is seems to be causing problems for our governing process on local and federal levels.   People complain about the inability of their elected officials to work in … Continue reading →

In our quest to balance the budget, are we sacrificing justice?  The manner in which cuts are impacting the judicial system make it  very difficult for the system to work effectively.   In addition, every fee that is added or increased … Continue reading →

Rep Wardlow Argues Morality Of Taxes Representative Doug Wardlow questions Brian Rusche of the Joint Religious Legislative Council about the morality of taxes and asks if the private sector would do a better job, see committee hearing. If you read … Continue reading →