LETTERS

A discussion on big government and socialism

Let’s talk about big government today. Let’s make it a twofer by adding socialism shall we? What is big government? Well, big government is you and me. Socialism is you and me.

March 14, 2012

Letter: Thanks to Walmart for helping find lost purse

On Friday, my daughter and I were shopping at Walmart and after we put away our groceries in our vehicle we put the cart in the return cart section, unkowingly leaving my purse in the cart. We headed uptown town to do some other shopping and on the way, I realized that I left my purse in the cart.

March 09, 2012

Texas has a better property tax system than Minnesota

Why has Minnesota’s assessment system survived from the 19th century to date? The most regressive costly taxing system continues to burden Minnesota taxpayers without relief.

March 07, 2012

LCRC banquet Friday night

Once again the community and surrounding area has generously supported our upcoming 22nd Annual Lakes Crisis & Resource Center’s Banquet. This year’s theme, “All in the Family,” was selected to remind us how healthy families are critical to the well — being of our community.

March 07, 2012

Bravo to County for hiring AIS coordinator

Becker County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) and Pelican River Watershed District would like to add its support to the Record’s commendations of the Becker County Board for taking a first step in the fight against aquatic plants and animals with the hiring of an AIS coordinator.

February 24, 2012

Thanks to those that made Polar Fest a success

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to all those that made this year’s Polar Fest another success. With events ranging from the return of the Breakfast Rotary’s Poles ‘N Holes Fishing Derby on Little Detroit Lake to Polar Explorer Will Steger at the Historic Holmes Theater, vintage snowmobile racing, golfing, motorcycle stunt exhibitions, boot hockey, youth fishing derby and ice harvesting demonstration, the 5K Freeze Your Buns Run, topped off by spectacular fireworks at the city beach and Polaritaville Dance, it was fantastic!

February 22, 2012

Five reasons to vote for Rick Santorum

I am an old man now. I will be 77 on the 22nd of March, 2012. While I have always been interested in politics, studied the candidates, and voted in all elections, I never managed to get so engrossed in politics until this year. This is the year I met Rick Santorum.

February 22, 2012

America will lose with Newt

The Newt can choose, while women will lose, their freedom. Pimps and johns will deadly abuse, the fatherless in news; that damns them from conception to death or death row! The jails will spill, with their overfill. America will lose, while the Newt can choose! — Arden Lommen, Walterboro, S.C.

February 17, 2012

People sometimes need ‘Big Government’ to get by

“Our government is too damn big,” my colleague said to me one day over coffee. “Well, I know it seems too big,” I replied, “but sometimes people need help, and there’s no one else to do it.”

February 17, 2012

Shooting Star rewards are now taxed income

Were you surprised to receive a 1099 form from Shooting Star as a Valued VIP Elite Member? I know I sure was.

February 17, 2012

Adopt a pet, don’t buy from a breeder

It’s no surprise that the Westminster Dog Show has banished pro-adoption ads from the airwaves during its broadcast (AP story). The show’s organizers would surely prefer that viewers forget about the millions of dogs who end up in our country’s shelters every year — and the fact that Westminster and the dog-breeding industry it props up are directly responsible for many of them.

February 15, 2012

Local government can be responsive to people’s needs

It is always fun to read good news like the news reported in the Jan. 25 Tribune concerning all the profit the Detroit Lakes Liquor Store and Public Utilities is making. The fact that this money is being used to bring down our property taxes and fund worthwhile charities makes the story even better.

February 15, 2012

U.S. tax structure needs an overhaul

I am a part of the 99 percent but I don’t envy the rich. What I do envy is the fact that the rich can hire high-powered accountants that can find all imaginable loopholes to help them lower their income to the lowest level possible and on top of this pay 15 percent on this income. This in turn helps the high-income earners to pay the least amount they owe for taxes. The people in the middle do not have this advantage because every penny they owe the government on their taxes must be paid because it shows up as income and there is nowhere to hide money. Besides this, the middle tax payers pay a higher rate than the rich, which is unfair in itself.

February 15, 2012

Thanks to good samaritans

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 the truck I was driving stalled at the intersection of Roosevelt and 8th Street, Detroit Lakes. In a left turn lane, the truck wouldn't start.

February 10, 2012

DL proves to be a ‘warm’ community for successful Mitten Tree Project

As the winter cold is here — the Damien Society wishes to thank the generous people of our entire community for another successful “Mitten Tree Project.” The trees once again overflowed with mittens, hats, and scarves from throughout our region to demonstrate the true spirit of Christmas. We appreciate all of you who continue to make “giving” a part of your holiday traditions.

February 10, 2012