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A redefinition of social justice is threatening the historic American way of life: capitalism, free enterprise, individual responsibility, and Christianity. This redefinition emphasizes collective rights over the individual, just the opposite of historic Christianity and the Declaration of Independence. In "Rules for Radicals," socialist community organizer Saul Alinsky said, "Action is for mass salvation and not for the individual's personal salvation. He who sacrifices the mass good for his personal salvation...
We welcome letters to the editor concerning the Primary Election scheduled Aug. 10. Primary letters will be accepted through Noon Aug 3. You may send your letter via e-mail to: letters@wctrib.com , fax to: (320) 235.6769 or mail to: Letters the Editor, West Central Tribune, P.O.?Box 839, Willmar, MN 56201.0839. If you have any questions about Public Forum, please call 320-235-1150.
The United States has shed 2 million factory jobs since 2007, yet many American companies can't find qualified workers to fill their available openings. That's a shocking problem, given the numbers looking for work. But it could also be a break for blue-collar Americans willing to engage their brains. For them, there is a road from unemployment to a good living, and it may go through a local community college. While fewer Americans work in factories, U.S. factories still make lots of stuff. Many have computerized their operations to shrink the advantage of competitors in low-wage countries.
The day of reckoning will come for Republicans when they will have to specify exactly which government programs they want cut instead of just singing in harmony that they want less government and no new taxes. The politician, Tom Emmer, chosen by the GOP to carry their banner in Minnesota, has been under pressure to do exactly that. He has announced, however, that he does not plan to be an accountant for the state, but simply a point man.
With the November general elections rapidly approaching, I'd like to offer a few words of support for mayoral candidate Frank Yanish, who's running in opposition to our present mayor, Les Heitke, who has filed for re-election.. As Yanish stated in an article in the Tribune on May 27, which announced his candidacy, he served six years on the Willmar Planning Commission, and three years as chairman. Frank and his wife, Lorna, have owned and operated Central Tire and Auto in the Skylark Mall for the past 19 years. Frank is a standup guy, and I believe he'll do a great job as mayor.
We welcome letters to the editor on topics of public interest. Your letter should be clear and concise. Letters should not exceed 350 words, typewritten or e-mailed if possible. Letters may be edited for grammar, length, and style. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, the latter for verification only. You may send your letter via e-mail to: letters@wctrib.com , fax to: (320) 235.6769 or mail to: Letters the Editor, West Central Tribune, P.O. Box 839, Willmar, MN 56201.0839. If you have any questions about Public Forum, please call 320-235-1150.
Hats off from Mrs. Stoeberl's second-grade class at Kennedy Elementary to Runnings and Willmar Poultry for helping with a classroom incubation and hatching study. Runnings provided an incubator and Willmar Poultry donated turkey eggs. Hats off to Ridgewater College and community members who organized and participated in the Career Fair Day on April 23 at Willmar High School.
Hats off from Mrs. Stoeberl's second-grade class at Kennedy Elementary to Runnings and Willmar Poultry for helping with a classroom incubation and hatching study. Runnings provided an incubator and Willmar Poultry donated turkey eggs. Hats off to Ridgewater College and community members who organized and participated in the Career Fair Day on April 23 at Willmar High School.
An excerpt from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States: From The Associated Press On the U.S. dealing with terrorist threats: This nation and much of the Western world are in a war, not against a generic "terrorism" but against a particular and brutal strain of Islamic extremism that wants to do as much damage as possible to our freedoms and way of life. George W. Bush was wrong to call this the "War on Terror." But he was right to focus on it as he did in the aftermath of the murderous and cowardly Sept.
I am writing this letter to inform the city of Willmar, the railroad, and pedestrians trying to use the railroad crossing of 10th St. N.W. by Perkins Lumber yard. The crossing is very dangerous due to large spaces between the ties and where the tar meets. The sidewalk has huge gaps so your tires on strollers and small bikes become stuck. I am living proof that it is dangerous. My son and I were walking to grandma's house and attempted to cross over the tracks and the stroller wheels became stuck in one of these ruts.