...check on standards and procedures to safeguard the health of patients. We don't need more government interference. Richard A. Mann Aitkin Gluttony In my second time in treatment for alcoholism, I studied a recovery book that spoke of seven cardinal...

...that the system works so well that most commodities -- which we all need -- are produced at a reasonable cost. Richard A. Mann Retired mining engineer Aitkin Where do we stand in Iraq? Now that elections are over for the Iraqi constitution...

...would improve if the public wasn't in the equation. Just let the DNR do the job for which they have been trained. Richard A. Mann Aitkin Hold down spending Benjamin Franklin's birthdate on Jan. 17 reminded me of his wise saying, "A penny saved...

...other than carbon dioxide, which affect temperatures of air and water. Much of what we read in the liberal press about our conservative president is distorted. We all need to be discerning in order to know the truth. Richard A. Mann Aitkin

...to see how the country is going, read Cal Thomas' column on page 7A in the Brainerd Dispatch dated Nov.10, 2004 Richard A Mann Aitkin Setting the record straight I would like to address and set the record straight on a recent rumor that has come...

...in 2005, not back in the seventies. Conditions are tough and I don't think they are going to get better soon. Richard A Mann Aitkin The value of human life In the wake of the death of Terri Schiavo, I am haunted by George W. Bush's comments...

...problem. I blame the lenders more than the borrowers for this mess, which will cause many good honest people to lose their houses by foreclosure. I repeat, Mr. Paulson should keep the government out of this situation. Richard A. Mann Aitkin

...to http//www.newsday.com/news/nation/congress-cost-of-living-raises-to- remain-1.1207021 Richard A Mann Aitkin Health care not that complicated If one looks at the big picture, the health care debate doesn't look nearly...