Letters: IRS targeting shows abuse of power
The recent targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service demonstrates the potential abusive power of regulators and bureaucrats.
- May 21, 2013
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The recent targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service demonstrates the potential abusive power of regulators and bureaucrats.
In his May 18 Silver Pen letter, Jim Dickson writes that any benefits for same-sex couples should be based '
Several weeks ago I wrote about Secretary of State John Kerry showering Egypt with billions of dollars more in military aid.
I thought we'd heard everything regarding President Barack Obama's promises. Obamacare: The cost of health insurance will decrease. Instead, annual premiums are higher and Democrats call it a train wreck.
At a recent Seymour listening session, Rep. Jim Steineke learned that there are strong feelings of opposition to Gov.
We cannot afford to accept arguments like those in John Bittman's letter, 'Looking for facts on climate change' (May 10), on this overwhelming and urgent issue.
Several letters have appeared recently addressing the give-and-take of global warming/climate change concerns.
Has anyone else noticed that few federal or state legislators are holding listening sessions? Once a staple of public life, our elected representatives — who are accountable to us, the people — are ignoring a critical part of their jobs.
I am at a loss to understand the mindset of those who blindly continue to support President Barack Obama: The obvious failure of his Obamacare act, his drive to add more and more people to the welfare rolls, his insistence on keeping people on unemploymen
In regards to the letter asking us to stand up and make our voices heard for Christianity, remember that we have ours too. The BTK killer was a Lutheran. Timothy McVeigh, the bomber of the federal building in Oklahoma, was Roman Catholic.
If discussions regarding same-sex couples are to be more rational, words that unnecessarily inflame emotions need to be addressed. An analogy illustrates the problem.
He has a million-dollar smile and heart as big as Manhattan. He has the most beautiful singing voice and fantastic sense of humor. He has a unique way of touching hearts of the old, the young and those in between. He is the Rev.
I served on the Appleton Trail Advisory Committee for 15 years, 12 as its chairman. In the early years of the committee, our efforts were primarily in the development of off-road trails.
During the first two hours of the Benghazi attack, the White House and the State Department were informed that the diplomatic mission was under attack. At that time, no one knew how long the attack or attacks would last — one hour, one day or many days.
The proposed Medicaid expansion would be a bad deal for the citizens of Wisconsin. The idea of adding more people to the Medicaid rolls and expecting that the federal government will continue to pay for 90 percent of the program cost is a fool's choice.
While driving around the Fox Valley, I have noticed a disturbing trend with regard to the U.S. flag. Many companies are displaying flags that are tattered, torn and worn beyond usefulness.
We hear a great deal from candidates about burdensome government regulation and how it especially hampers small business. Certainly, some regulation is necessary to create the rules of the road to keep society and commerce running honestly.
There is an organization in this community that, I believe, deserves a show of gratitude.
We are disturbed that Rep. Jim Ott and Sen. Alberta Darling are proposing a bill that would increase the punishment for repeated drunk driving arrests to include prison time rather than using treatment or diversion programs.
Like most Appletonians, I was surprised by the arrival of the massive wheeled recycling cart that was delivered to my driveway a few weeks ago. I moaned, I complained, I whined and then I discovered something — I'm filling it up every two weeks.
I am addressing this letter to all World War II and Korea veterans who have not taken the Old Glory Honor Flight to see our wonderful memorials in Washington, D.C.. Be sure to go now; it does not cost you one cent.
I read Rep. Jim Steineke's letter 'The Budget Bill and Education.' Usually, I need a grain of salt first. Lately, I need a cup.
Congratulations and a tip of the helmet to LeRoy Butler for breaking a speaking engagement with a church that displayed disapproval over his endorsement of Jason Collins.
I just read the article on the food stamps bill being passed. I feel torn about its validity.
I find many of the statements opposing school choice to be filled with errors, repetition and little concern for our effort aimed at truth. Jackie Nider's May 3 letter to Post-Crescent Media is an example. She references Sen. Mike Ellis, saying,
The Mayday alarmist polemic by Howard Brown got my attention (May 1 column, 'Can't ignore climate change').
Terrorism is a fact. Too often it seems to originate with radical Islam. How many new converts come from our prisons? Are some now coming come from the military?
I am an exchange student from Pakistan. I'm here on a scholarship program sponsored by PAX — Program of Academic Exchange. I came here to Hortonville in August and have been staying with the Heise family and attending Hortonville High School.
My church's newsletter states that no matter your marital status, your race, your sexual preference or your current status in the church, you will be accepted and welcomed at our church.
I wanted to send my thanks to the Fox Cities Book Festival committee for all their hard work. You had an awesome lineup of authors for this year's festival.
I've been watching this BadgerCare fight for a while. I don't believe anyone should be denied health care or struggle to access something so vital to our well-being.
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