Viewpoints

To the Editor:
I wasn’t going to write any more of my opinions, as I’m supposed to be nice or it doesn’t get printed. But it’s OK for Mr. Engle and Mr. Schilling to write many very one-sided remarks degrading our local Representative from this district and President Obama. It appears Mr. Engle turns out to still be unhappy with the election results and I never saw in any print in 12 years in The Standard by Mr. Schilling about the invasion and 12-year Iraq war, the loss of innocent lives and the use of torture, according to the laws of the Geneva Convention. I believe both men should read the laws of the Geneva Convention.
Oh, I know all about elected officials and am reminded of the fact that they leave themselves open for negative remarks. I believe Waukon’s City Council is also elected by the citizens. And I was wondering about the City Council and Waukon Economic Development - who’s running who or who’s in charge?

by State Representative Patti Ruff

by State Senator Mike Breitbach

by Dick Schilling, Editor Emeritus

Rev. Duane Smith

To the Editor:
In a recent letter to the editor from Lowell Engle, he stated that Rep. Patti Ruff’s efforts to secure adequate funding for Iowa schools was a “pet project” for “big spending politicians.” So educating our children for the future and continuing to provide them with a world class education is a pet project?

by State Senator Mike Breitbach

The following is by my clerk, Barbara, who has been helping me with my work this legislative session.

by State Representative Patti Ruff

by Dick Schilling, Editor Emeritus

by Steve and Robin Oden