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Since man has domesticated animals, he has bred them for different purposes or tasks. One should keep this in mind …
Two recent pro-choice letters need their misinformation exposed. One titled, “Legislation has no place in human reproduction” (March 14), claimed …
Dear Bill Strilich (March 12 letter, “Rich attacked by unions are helping economy”): I could not recommend that you call …
In the abortion debate, the crucial question to ask is: “Are embryos and fetuses persons?” For now, let’s examine the …
It is important for the present administration and Congress to realize that the record-high energy costs are becoming an extreme …
The world can’t afford the renewed anti-nuclear backlash. Existing “green” energy sources aren’t green and are inadequate. They’re distressingly polluting, …
As the legislature crafts the FY2012 budget, many useful programs could go up in smoke. Among those “on-the-bubble” are JEL …
After spending most of the weekend of March 12-13 watching men’s basketball on television, I have to ask: What happened …
The March 14 letter titled “Why Democrats support public sector unions” takes a jab at Democrats supporting unions because they …
The Southern Poverty Law Center has followed the rise of hate groups in the United States. I am dismayed to …
In discussions about the crisis with the federal budget deficit and national debt, we continuously hear that Social Security must …
It’s time for logical, insightful and fact-based thinking regarding the national budget. A vocal group of people wants severe cuts …
Allowing Medicare to negotiate with the drug companies is a no-brainer if you are serious about reducing deficits. My husband …
Rather than working to strengthen Iowa’s weak animal cruelty laws, Iowa lawmakers are spending their time working to shield factory …
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