Letters (Oct. 24, 2012)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 23 October 2012 14:14

Candidate planning a forum for voters

In running for county commissioner, I was happy to see I had an opponent. It is a sad thing to behold when you step into the voting booth, look at the ballot and realize there are only a few, if any, choices to make.

An election victory by default (only one candidate) actually serves no purpose other than to fill a position. It does not vindicate the actions of an incumbent nor does it give voters a chance to pick a new direction.

Gary Lewis, by choosing to run against me, volunteered to offer a new direction to Marion County citizens, and has stated it is time for a change. However, other than making a few de facto accusations in his campaign literature, he has offered no specifics for...

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Letters (Oct. 17, 2012)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 16 October 2012 14:02

Thanks, donors, for giving blood Oct. 11

On behalf of the hospitals and patients served by the American Red Cross Blood Services, we want to thank all the generous Hillsboro-area residents who turned out to give blood at the Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church Oct. 11.

We had 43 donors come to meet the need in our community and throughout the country.

Donors can make an appointment to give blood at the next drive, which will be Dec. 7 at the Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, by calling 1-800-733-2767.

Gladys Funk

Shirley Kasper

Local blood drive chairs

Letters (Oct. 10, 2012)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 09 October 2012 14:24

Businessman needed to improve economy

This is with concern about the Star Tribune Sack political cartoon of Sept. 26. It is in line with the Band of 550 attack on the GOP candidate for president. Those criticisms are overblown and distractions from what are the important issues for this time in our country.

We do have a free press with such shamefully biased media. The present administration is getting a free ride. The international situations are a blaring example of coverup and misfortune.

I would trust an experienced businessman before a politician, with no record of success, to improve our economy.

We are beginning to see signs of increasing problems in Marion County. Just one is that the commuters to high-paying jobs in larger...

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Letters (Oct. 3, 2012)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 02 October 2012 14:24

Beware of what you hear from candidates

Romney is talking about things I?like to hear when he speaks of the future of all Americans.

Remember when George H.W. Bush was a candidate for president and would say with every campaign speech he made: “Read my lips, there will be no new taxes on any American citizens of this great nation under my leadership.”

Six months after taking office as president, he said: “There will have to be an increase in taxes on all Americans.” And there was.

Bill Wolford

Hillsboro