Dear editor,
I would like to encourage area residents to participate in Monday nights discussion regarding a potential bond issue for USD 257 schools. The forum is at 6 p.m. at Lincoln Elementary.
The purpose is for steering committee members to engage local patrons to get a feel for their plan so far.
About two dozen of your fellow citizens have been meeting for close to 12 months to discuss data and efficiencies and develop a vision for education in our district. This committee is made up of citizens who voted both yes and no on the 2014 bond issue that so divided our community. Some on the committee originally were not sure anything was needed to be done to our school buildings, but now there is a super majority that feels they are close to making a recommendation to the board of trustees.
Before they do so, they need your input!
Regards,
Dan Willis
Iola, Kan.
Dear editor,
As a conservative white male Christian, I am concerned about the political discourse in America. I expect to have different views than others on some issues. What I dont like is being painted in a box because of identity politics. I dont support abortion, therefore I am a sexist. I support our police, so I am a racist. I think the U.S. should have secure borders and be able to regulate the number of immigrants coming into our country, so I am against brown people. I didnt rush out and condemn Justice Kavanaugh for lying before knowing the truth, so I am a sexist. I am not convinced global warming is man-made and believe in cycles, so I am crazy and uneducated.
I could go on and on, but the politics of the liberal party is not right.
Nobody wants to be labeled these things. The liberal party knows this and I believe successfully uses this to suppress the conservative voice. I believe this is why the polls were wrong in predicting a Hillary Clinton win in 2016.
I think there are more people like me, a deplorable, as Hillary called me in 2016. Hillary recently said the time to be civil to people like me is over.
I dont like everything President Trump has done and said, but he is also a victim of identity politics. The left has done everything to paint him as evil.
I have a Kris Kobach and Steve Watkins sign in my yard. Steve Watkins was not my choice in the primaries, but this race is very important because electing Watkins could keep the U.S. House from going to the Democrats. I also invite others to let your voice be heard by a letter to the editor.
Therefore, I encourage all of you who share my views to educate yourself, dont listen to the same news sources, use common sense, question everything as to motive, and pray about it.
