Opinion

I have heard that some people believe that well-educated people look down on other people. Well, I can tell you that that is not universally true and I suspect it is rarely true. I am pretty well educated and I certainly do not look down on other people! There are some people I simply don't like, but I do not believe I am better than they are.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program provide essential food assistance to 40 million vulnerable U.S. residents. Many households receiving SNAP and WIC assistance include children, elderly individuals, or people with disabilities.

Debi Morton in her October 23 letter says October 18 was a "Great day for No Kings" in Dodgeville.

What was so great about this childish event except that it only gave more exposure to those unhinged people who hate Donald Trump and cannot handle reality?

I have the blood of UW-Baraboo on my hands, and I won't wash it off.

I take partial responsibility for dissuading potential students from enrolling at the former UW Colleges (which became branches of the four-year universities), by having shared my regret over matriculating at that institution.

Let’s call out the summary execution of foreign nationals in international waters for what it is: cold-blooded murder. For months now, Trump has been using the world’s most powerful military to blow up defenseless motorboats more than 1700 miles from the nearest U.S. border.

What do washing machines, dish soap, a grizzly bear named “Ben,” and you have in common? You, the bear, and those other items can all be gentle. St. Paul encouraged the members of one of his churches, “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near” (Philippians 4:5).

We are exceedingly lucky here in Reedsburg because we have numerous fantastic veterinarians.

Still, like other communities, we could always use more, along with the associated staff, like assistants and receptionists.

In recent years, the U.S. has shifted to using a wider mix of energy sources located across the country. These resources help make our electric grid stronger, keep power flowing during disruptions, and create new jobs and business opportunities.