Letters to the Editor

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LETTER: Censorship in Little Suamico unacceptable

Published by admin on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 11:36am

To the editor:

Censorship means suppression of speech, public communication or other information. Censorship is going on in many towns in Oconto County, specifically, Little Suamico. The Little Suamico Town Board, specifically Town Chairman Elmer Ragen, needs to understand Little Suamico is the place we call home.

LETTER: We need to return to common values

Published by admin on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 11:35am

To the editor:

The actual issues facing America today are not being responded to with civil discourse and respect for the truth. We are seeing the unraveling of our democracy and a growing support for autocracy in our government. One political party doesn’t have a platform stating its positions on actual issues. The party is becoming a white, phony Christian party that is hedonistic and is generating a culture of, “I got to be me, I got to be free, beefsteaks, gadgets, cars and frivolity,” and to heck with society’s common good.

LETTER: Toxic environment in schools not good

Published by LPulaski on Fri, 04/22/2022 - 8:52pm

To the editor:

I read in the Shawano Leader that the Shawano School District is experiencing a $2 million deficit this coming year. Also, there seems to be a toxic environment in the district such that teachers want to leave our district and teach in other school districts, or some want to take early retirement. Also, there are more students leaving our district than coming in. When Dr. Richard Hess was superintendent, the opposite was true.

LETTER: Republicans unfriendly to public education

Published by admin on Mon, 04/18/2022 - 12:54pm

To the editor:

Public education is the cornerstone of the success of our society. Support for local teachers is very important to the survival of public education.

LETTER: Bargains available in resale shop

Published by LPulaski on Fri, 04/01/2022 - 1:52pm

To the editor:

We have a special resale shop in Oconto Falls, Kingdom Come, next to the food pantry. We are amazed at such good quality of clothing and household products that are donated. Thanks to everyone for that.

Right now, with gas price and rent going up, it’s foolish not to look for bargains for clothing our children and recycling home goods. Everyone likes rummage sales and estate sales. Come give us a look. Sure you will find something.

Virginia Bublitz, Oconto Falls

LETTER: Don’t blame Biden for soaring gas prices

Published by admin on Wed, 03/23/2022 - 11:18am

To the editor:

Throughout history, presidents have always been blamed for problems with the United States economy. Now is no exception.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, we stayed home more and didn’t use as much gasoline. Now people are driving more, so demand for gasoline has increased. Add to that the shortages because of the war in Ukraine, and you get higher prices. To blame President Joe Biden is not fair.

LETTER: Leeway on removing snow not acceptable

Published by LPulaski on Tue, 03/15/2022 - 8:07pm

To the editor:

The removal of snow from city sidewalks continues to be a concern as referenced in the article “Mowing, snow removal penalties could go up,” written by Lee Pulaski, city editor, published in the Shawano Leader on Feb. 18.

LETTER: Evers’ veto power state’s saving grace

Published by LPulaski on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 5:04pm

To the editor:

The governor of Wisconsin has a tool he can use when he feels a bill is unjust or unwise for the people of Wisconsin. The veto is Gov. Tony Evers’ “check” on the Republican legislature’s power. Once he vetoes a bill, it is dead because the Republicans don’t have enough members to override a veto.

This is extremely important since many of the bills that have been sent to the governor are not the type of bills that are in the interest of the majority of Wisconsinites.