LETTERS
Letter - A perennial mystery
Michele Bachmann collected her Far Right shock troops in Washington recently to holler about socialism, health care and everything that has to do with government doing something for people.November 11, 2009
Letter - Caregivers deserve a break
The widely circulated story of the plight of the dairy farmer in Bagley, trying to find effective ways to care for his wife with Alzheimer’s disease, likely struck a chord with hundreds of others who are caring for vulnerable loved ones around the clock.November 11, 2009
Letter - Jim Lehman led by example 
Alexandria is known for its lakes, recreation, education and industry. The truly hidden secret of Alexandria is its people – the very best asset we have as a community!
November 06, 2009
Letter - Thanks for a great racing season
The Viking Speedway would like to thank all of our race fans, race teams, employees and sponsors for a great 2009 season. (It would have been a greater season if the speedway could have gotten in the Jerry Kluver race and the Fall Classic.)
November 04, 2009
Letter - Cost to operate house too much
There have been some questions about the house that George and Ellen Palmer donated to Someplace Safe. We hope this letter will help your readers better understand our services.
November 04, 2009
Letter - Throwing foxes into the hen house?
Reported deaths from H1N1 in the U.S.: 170. Reported deaths from automotive crashes in 2008: 37,261.
November 04, 2009
Letter - Time to secure arsenals of the world
We live in a dangerous world. As a consequence, we as a nation have always relied upon a strong nuclear deterrent. This “détente” kept the peace with the Soviet Union for many years.
October 30, 2009
Letter - Affordable health care
As members of Congress continue their work on health reform, it is important that they assure that it is accessible, affordable and comprehensive.
October 28, 2009
Letter - Shouldn't have to sacrifice standards for life
I would like to applaud Tom Lund’s letter in the October 16 Echo Press. The proposed fixes to our payment-for-care dilemma are spot on. The Mayo Clinic, offering arguably the finest health care in the world, has come out against the current healthcare bill.
October 23, 2009
Letter - Thanks for the new road
Many thanks to the Douglas County commissioners and staff. We can’t thank you enough for the beautiful job done on County Road 42, north out of Alexandria.
October 23, 2009
Letter - Demand attention to health care
We are so fortunate to have Senators Klobuchar and Franken on board supporting the health care reform proposals currently before Congress. They have been quite clear in their support for a public option.
October 21, 2009
Letter - The United States government is not the enemy
This is in reply to Francis Berglund’s letter of October 14.
Francis has to remember that people who do not have an intellectual basis for their arguments will resort to name calling.
October 21, 2009
Letter - Avoid health-care abyss
Since Mr. Obama has been attacking our current health care system, I would like to step forward in defense of our health care professionals.
October 16, 2009
Letter - Dedicated Alexandria firefighters
Bethany Home Resident Council members want to extend a strong appreciation of and gratitude to all that the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department does for our community.
October 16, 2009
Letter - Why are people upset over prayers?
It seems prayer still upsets some people. When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas House of Representatives [January 1996], everyone was expecting the usual generalities, but this is what they heard.
October 16, 2009
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