...history are doomed to repeat the errors of the past. Are we headed in the right direction under the right leaders? Rodney Sheffer Deerwood Unresolved matters While the story on Benjamin Kennedy may or may not give some insight into his troubled...

...thousands of Minnesotans send him money regularly so he can perpetuate his campaign of hate. This is not Minnesota nice! Rodney Sheffer Deerwood 'Intelligent design' deserves hearing Apparently the presidents' offhand remark about "intelligent design...

...trust to avoid ideological biases and preferences. Our expectations of the Dispatch are consistent with this ideal. Rodney Sheffer Deerwood Terrible tax tiger Imagine a village with killer tigers prowling. The villagers had a great idea to save...

...intellectually satisfying that to deny the legitimacy of this reality is to remain obstinately and perversely ignorant. Rodney Sheffer Aitkin Too many lawyers If you take even the softest and gentlest of glances at any government anywhere in this country...

...about academic offerings, equal space should be given to an opposing view on the same page, in the same issue. Rodney Sheffer Deerwood Senate and judges Sept. 6, 2002, was a shameful day in the history of the U.S. Senate when the Judiciary...

...necessary changes and reforms from conservatives like John McCain is expecting what never was, and never will be. Rodney Sheffer Deerwood Doty voted against my values I'm not going to throw out personal attacks like Rep. Al Doty and his supporters...

...to the brink of destruction. We certainly don't need any more of that ilk in the White House in any capacity. Rodney Sheffer Deerwood Legislators set pro-choice tone The legislative tone around pro-life issues has changed in the last two...

...evolved, have made a loud and clear message for all Christians: evolve or become extinct. Getting up to speed in the 21st century is our mandated cultural imperative. Failure to do so will hasten our extinction. Rodney Sheffer Deerwood

...supply. All of this brings into sharp focus the old idea that if some think education is expensive -- try ignorance. Rodney Sheffer Deerwood Great band! What an evening! Once again The Brainerd Dispatch has come through for the heartland of Minnesota...

...our society and culture as racist, sexist and violent under the aegis and imprimatur of monotheistic religions for two thousand years, maybe we should look more closely to secular humanism for guiding principles. Rodney Sheffer Deerwood