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Page 6 NORTHERN WATCH Saturday, April 6, 2013
Editorial opinion published under this head ing is intended to stimulate
thinking and discussion among our readers. Unless speci fied
other wise, the editorials are written by Editor Dave Hill and do not
Getting ready for
the boating season
With snowmobile and ATV trails rapidly
deteriorating, it may be the ideal
time to make sure your boats are ready
for the season. The Minnesota Boating
guide is online in pdf form at
www.dnr.state.mn.us or available at
many outlets in the region.
For some reason, I always receive
notice to get a new license tab for my
little camper in February. Camping is
the last thing on my mind in February.
Once the seasons start to change in
April, however, I begin the difficult
task of searching for the notice. I’ve
been caught at the last minute - right
before I want to hit the road with my
camper - and discovered that I hadn’t
renewed the license tab. Rushing about
like that really puts a crimp in plans
and seriously affects attitudes.
We’ve entered or are about to enter a
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To the Editor:
I’m tired of hearing we
have to be fair and equal -
fair and equal for who?
I don’t want anyone to
suffer in any sphere of their
lives and want to help those
who truly can’t care for
themselves. In many cases,
however, it appears the programs
that are there to help
them prevent them from
finding out what a blessing
work and its rewards do for
mind, body and soul.
Doesn’t someone who
works in any way he can to
support themselves or their
family deserve high praise
and the right to keep what
they earn?
If you go to college, the
most favorable aids, grants,
tuitions, should go to the
high achievers who will
work and study to be our
doctors, engineers, high-tech
people. Most spend decades
paying back those loans, and
putting their lives on hold. If
you choose a trade, you are
so needed. If you choose no
more education, you shouldn’t
expect pay and perks
equal to those who have
applied themselves.
Who helps the independent,
small business owner if
a customer files bankruptcy,
leaving thousands in unpaid
bills? Is it fair to allow that
individual to start over
again with much the same
lifestyle?
I believe politicians need
to deny themselves like they
want us to do. They need to
balance the budget, cut their
benefits, use the same
health care plan we are told
we need, which means no
more free gyms, personal
care services, transportation,
trips that are more of a
perk. When you leave
Washington, you should not
have benefits that equal or
exceed what you earned.
Live on your retirement.
God bless the few who
really try serve “we the people.”
Use all you can to control
the national debt and
deficits. Don’t cut the rug
from under our military and
leave them out to dry. Cut
waste, but there is a lot
more waste in such foolish
studies and political favors
for votes.
If anyone chooses to use
and abuse drugs of any kind,
why should others be
responsible to pay the costs?
If you choose friends and
activities that lead to wanting
an abortion, must we,
who abhor the practice spiritually
and morally be forced
to fund it?
Laws that protect snails,
fish, birds eggs, animals,
have harsh penalties, but we
think killing babies is right
EDITORIAL OPINIONS
Dave Hill, Editor ~ e-mail: dhill@trftimes.com
POLICIES
LETTERS
and sane?
What have we come to as
a nation?
I’m thankful for those
who put all they had into
starting a business, and
then reinvested, creating
jobs for many others.
The government only gets
money from the taxed -
about 50 percent of the population.
If we tax the rich
out, no one will be rich, and
all will be poor. Look at the
regimes and empires that
have gone that way.
I think there is far too
much corruption. It can stop
only when we look in the
mirror, stop playing the
game, bending the rules,
using every loophole, no
matter the cost to society.
I ask again, fair, equal,
choice, for who?
Shirley Sorvig
Red Lake Falls
To the Editor:
The Second Amendment
was written to give the
power to “We the People,”
and we retain that power,
not the government.
The Second Amendment
should not be equated with
hunting or hunting regulations;
nor should it be
thought to apply to muskets.
Tremendous advances in
weaponry had already taken
place, and it is not a stretch
to believe that advances
would continue. If you hold
that it applies to muskets
only, consider your First
Amendment rights.
Telephones, Internet, television
and nearly every technology
that exists today, didn’t
exist when the First
Amendment was written.
Should we attack the
First Amendment too?
Expressing hurtful language,
even protected language,
can lead to depression,
suicide, violence and
death.
Last time I checked,
America was based on individual
rights and personal
freedoms, not one’s personal
beliefs or collectivism.
Let’s look at gun control,
especially areas with the
highest amount of gun control.
California has twice the
murder rate than most of
the country. Chicago has the
highest murder rate in the
country, higher than even
Afghanistan. The states of
Illinois, California, New
York, and New Jersey have
some of the highest murder
rates in the country … and
the strictest gun control.
Gun control only affects
the law abiding citizens, the
ones that actually contribute
to society. Gun control doesn’t
affect the criminals who
cause the crime. Current
represent opinion of other staff members. Opinions in items from
other publications may not coincide with the editor’s own views but
are offered for their general interest.
kind of period where getting outside to
play in the out-of-doors is not optimal.
Snowmobiling trails are deteriorating
and the lakes aren’t open yet. So, what
to do? Not only is it a good time to prepare
boats for water, but it’s a good
time to check regulations. Watercraft
owners should be aware that the
Aquatic Invasive Species laws have
changed from 2012. No one wants to
see invasive species take over our lakes
and waterways, or for that matter, get
caught inadvertently carrying an
aquatic invasive species from one lake
or waterway to another, so check the
regulations. In addition to caring about
our waterways, it’s also important that
we care about ourselves and the people
who are in our boats. That said, make
sure you have the required equipment,
such as personal flotation devices, and
the proper lighting, ventilation, flame
arrestors, and whistles and horns. And,
don’t forget to pick up your licenses.
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legislation only affects law
abiding citizens. Where are
the bills that target criminals?
One bill that did target
criminals was refused a
hearing. Gun control groups
said the bill would hurt communities
of color by creating
mandatory minimum sentences
for gun possession by
those who shouldn’t have
them. So what do they want
to do? If it was about saving
lives, they’d target the real
causes, not law abiding citizens.
Dylan Bjorgaard
Warren
To the Editor:
In the March 30 edition of
the Northern Watch, Troy
Johnson of Thief River Falls
asked whether we want
guns laying around school,
and would five or more low
lifes take his gun away from
him and use it on him or others.
Well, I guess we could
say the same thing about
law enforcement officials.
Should we disarm them? Is
he saying, teachers are irresponsible
or incapable of
being trained? The NRA provides
excellent training.
He also said, “two shells
in a shotgun could be more
than enough for home
defense.” What if there were
two armed intruders? I
always thought the responsible
thing might be to fire a
warning shot, but I guess
with only two shells, I’ll
have to shoot to kill first and
hope I don’t miss. Oh, and if
there is a third, I guess I’m
just out of luck. Then, he
made a comment about
those of us who wrap ourselves
in the flag. I ask,
what is so wrong with that?
Personally, I’m proud to
cling to my guns and religion.
Stephen Seglem
Wannaska
Sons of
Norway to
meet April 11
Everyone is invited to
attend the monthly meeting
of the Sons of Norway,
Granlund Lodge 240 on
Thursday, April 11 at 6:30
p.m. at the Embassy
Community Center in
Fosston.
Guests will be the foreign
exchange students from the
area who will speak about
their countries. A potluck
supper will precede the
meeting.
For more details about
the lodge, contact President
Wes Roland at 218-435-1230
(evenings).