Category: Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Voters need to look beyond the debate

September 12, 2024Dear editor; Hopefully, the American people will look beyond the two hours debate we just witnessed. presidential candidates should stand the same test as any job applicant. In particular, the candidate should have a proven and lengthy track record of successes. We have a clear vision of president

Reader’s Commentary: Something sinister in our country, left’s hypocrisy

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I see something sinister and evil that has invaded our country. I don’t believe I’m alone in this observation. We have family against family, friend against friend, and a fear in many to speak out about what they think. We have lost our collective trust and

Reader’s Voice: Undocumented immigrants: Drain on U.S.?

September 3, 2024Dear editor; Are undocumented immigrants a drain on United States public benefit programs? The resounding answer is no! Undocumented immigrants and DACA holders (“Dreamers”) are not eligible for almost all federal benefit programs, such as Social Security retirement benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),

Reader’s Voice: Agrees with Lauzen, civility needed

September 9, 2024Dear editor; This is a response to “Sticks and stones” from Sept. 5, The Voice. In calling on voters to reject junior high school behavior and name-calling, citing the current trend toward “weird” as both a description of policies and behaviors of prominent Republicans by Democrats, in particular

Reader’s Commentary: ‘Wayne’s World’ incorrect, Dems botched Afghanistan

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda “Wayne’s World” Johnson, again, proves to us he doesn’t do his homework. Wayne and factual information don’t mix well. But perhaps it isn’t because Wayne is uninformed, but he’s gotten irrational. Maybe it’s more that Johnson’s depression has made him that way. Wayne is depressed. His

Reader’s Voice: Opinion: “Sticks and stones” weird

August 27, 2024Dear editor; It has become fashionable for some politicians to call their opponents “weird”. How clever! Our Country, State, and County are in so much turmoil that voters should reject junior high school behavior and focus on existing records of performance (or lack of) and policies that will

Before I vote for Trump: Considerations

September 1, 2024Dear editor; This concerns thoughts to consider before I vote for Donald Trump. Before I vote for Trump, I must consider whether he supports the 1873 Comstock Act mentioned by Justice Alito in the Supreme Court’s decision to repeal Roe v Wade. With the repeal of “Roe” already

Reader’s Commentary: Mainstream media ignores trafficking, Harris flip flopping

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Comrade Kamala Harris with her San Francisco values took her “emotional support” vice presidential pick “Tampon Tim” Walz to her first interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. She’s dodged every interview and speaking engagement where teleprompters would not be available. Her own team doesn’t trust

Reader’s Commentary: Democrats have not stopped Donald Trump

By Robert MangersYorkville, Ill. After reading the column by Charles Coddington (Chas) in the August 1 edition of The Voice, I feel compelled to respond to his many points. Please bare with me because I’m not a writer and kind of out of my element. First, I’m not a fan