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Light in the darkness? Dear Editor, So, for those of you who may not have had a chance to keep up with things, here’s a brief update on what’s been happening in our nation over the past three months. Basically, our newly re-elected leader and his administration have been recklessly dismantling our government, trashing our constitution, and doing everything they can to complete an authoritarian takeover of our democracy. They have been following the playbook of dictators throughout the world, and doing so at breakneck speed, e.g.: bullying, threatening, extorting and attacking ...

Trump deals strongly with Houthi militants

Dear Editor, Recently, the Houthi terrorists of Yemen were decisively attacked by our military as a warning to stop attacking and disrupting shipping in the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Somehow, attack plans were leaked to Trump-hating Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of the Atlantic magazine. Of course, the attack was a success and no classified information was leaked. Left-wing distortions are expected. Still,the leak shouldn't have happened. National Security Administrator Mike Waltz has accepted responsibility. As this is written, the cause is not clear. To some, it's conceivable ...

Trump talk is more fable than truth

Dear Editor, Listening to the President reminds me of the old parlor game of determining which story is true and which story is false but with Trump it is which story is false and which story is half false? Trump’s illusory, self serving rhetoric is as fanciful as children’s fairy tales except children tales have a moral lesson, remember Jack and the Beanstalk? Once upon a time, good son, Jack, and his impoverished, widowed Mother were out of food. Grocery prices were rising, and gasoline was expensive. Their milk selling income was tenuous, at best. Out of desperation, they ...

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Putting U.S. in peril Dear Editor, Moral courage is the ability to do the right thing even when it is hard. Those who fight for their beliefs are terrified of the opposition. But they have something stronger than their fear: their belief in equality, justice, and compassion. The first step in activating moral courage is noticing that we are failing to honor our beliefs. The next step is deciding what we can do to remedy the situation. Perhaps an example from history will help. In April 1940 the German fascist troops invaded Norway. What happened then is much like what is ...

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Assistance awaits Dear Editor, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania works hard to support families, seniors, veterans, and children facing hunger every day. Going to any grocery store, it’s clear that food prices continue to stay out of reach for our neighbors in need. This is leading to rising demand for support from Second Harvest and our partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and schools. We need strong federal programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to support this vital need. TEFAP provides over 20% of the food moving through the Feeding ...

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Challenge for America Dear Editor, On January 10, 49 B. C. the popular military and political leader Julius Caesar marched his Legions across the Rubicon River in defiance to the Roman Senate. The “die is cast.” It marked the beginning of a five year Roman Civil War. It also marked the beginning of the end of the Roman Republic. During the Ides of March, 44 B. C. Caesar was assassinated by his close friend Brutus. “Et tu – you too - Brutus?” Caesar’s adopted son Octavian became Emperor Augustus in 27 B. C.. Augustus purged his opposition. He had 300 Senators killed who ...