Letters To The Editor
Judge Protasiewicz values democracy and will uphold the rule of law
Leslie DeMuth, Lake Mills
We all want the freedom to care for our families and thrive in safe communities. But profoundly undemocratic voting maps, backed by a narrowly conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court, have allowed unresponsive legislators to remain safe in their gerrymandered seats.
Elections matter for reproductive health
Jim Pick, Fort Atkinson
Today there are politicians who want to tell medical schools what they can and cannot teach. There are politicians who want to tell doctors what they can and cannot do regarding women’s health.
Vote for democracy, vote for Janet Protasiewicz
Lynn Armentrout, Lake Mills, WI
My grandfather was a proud Wisconsinite, WWI veteran, and Democrat. If he were alive today he would be appalled to learn his vote would have less weight in local elections because of Wisconsin’s legislative maps, among the most gerrymandered in the nation.
Protasiewicz favors fairly drawn maps
Jim Marousis, Fort Atkinson
The votes have been counted in the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election and Judge Janet Protasiewicz garnered 49% of the vote heading into the April 4 election to choose a new justice for the court.
Primary election greatly affects women’s rights, fair maps
Mariette Nowak, East Troy
Did you know that there’s a primary election in just a few weeks on February 21, an election that could greatly affect the lives of all of us? We Wisconsin voters will get a chance to choose our candidate for the state supreme court. Only the top two of the 4 candidates running for the position will advance to the April 4 election.
Once upon a time: evaluating the election
George Wen, Delavan
As I evaluate this past election, I see both sides viewing the other as radical. Are the Democrats eating children in the White House or is that conspiracy theory? Are the Republicans turning their back on democracy? Is it a big lie or a steal? So many people cling for dear life to their own position for fear of being wrong, or don’t look at all, and just vote based on tradition or loyalty. Personally, my loyalty goes to facts and truth.
Move Forward Wisconsin
Ben Adams, Watertown
The 2022 election is over, and we remain in a divided state with firm GOP control of the legislature and Governor Evers retaining the Executive branch. How can things be different in the next 4 years? How can the needs of the state supersede the partisanship of the last 4 years?
Stop the hatred
Beth Gore, Fort Atkinson
If our Presidential election had been hijacked by a violent mob, we would never have seen a lawful election in this country again. Don’t let supporters of dangerous egomaniacs make a mockery of the American government.
Vote democratic party
Randy Golz, Fort Atkinson
Don’t be fooled by all of the lies and fear-mongering by the extremist Republican candidates…
Dismay expressed over voter intimidation
Mary L. Steensrud, Jefferson
As an American citizen, I am writing to express my alarm, dismay, disgust, and many other emotions I’ve felt after hearing about the voter intimidation occurring in many states. Watching voters drop off their ballots, dressing in paramilitary clothing, and taking pictures of voters is obvious intimidation actions.