letters

This is in regards to Bob Schoneberger’s July 12, 2014 letter-to-the-editor titled “Enbridge Is Not the Enemy.” The author does not identify himself except listing his residence as Gordon, Wisconsin. He begins his letter by stating “there are no guarantees in life.” Well,...

Mr. Tom Jones of Eugene, Ore., obviously missed the point of my letter which was in criticism of President Obama. It was not an issue of grammar. I’ve been a freelance writer for over half a century and I am sure hundreds of articles and short stories I have had published, I’ve...

A basic principle of medicine is “First, do no harm.” When a medical practitioner sees a patient with a problem the practitioner must decide which treatment, if several are available, will help the problem without causing harm if possible. This principle should also apply to treating...

In response to recent letters/rants regarding the Enbridge expansion projects, first of all there are no guarantees in life. None! If we do not want to harm in any way, shape or form the environment we must all leave this earth to do so. That is not much of an option in my book. So...

We have always enjoyed the Long Lake flotilla on the Fourth of July. This year was no different even with the strong wind that was blowing! We wanted, however, to thank the folks who lobbed the great t-shirts at us from their pontoon! How nice! We don’t know if this was a group...

How arrogant of you as representatives of Enbridge Oil to state “We’re definitely hearing the concerns and that’s why we’re out” and “We want to be a part of the conversation.” This is BS and you know it! Your comment that oil will move to markets whether or not the...

Propaganda. In the article in Saturday’s Enterprise, it is obvious to me, as a student of political history that most of Enbridge’s responses to their critics are pure propaganda. Calling people’s legitimate fears, suggestions and complaints into “questions” for Enbridge’s...

I read a letter to the editor (June 18) from a Mr. Tom R. Kovach. Obviously he gets all of his news from Fox News and so it is not his fault that the facts are not evident and leaves the reader with no understanding as to the source. Racism is a topic one should not discuss when...

Recently a citizen wrote in with concerns relating to my votes on budget bills. I’m happy to respond. During the 2013 Legislative Session, democrats increased government spending by 12 percent – a whopping $4 billion of your tax dollars. That’s $1,500 of additional tax burden...

We returned to Northern Minnesota for a family vacation after 10+ years and were not disappointed. Park Rapids is such a great town to visit. We loved it! As our vacation near an end, we decided to stay up late our last night and take in the Park Rapids fireworks. We were NOT disappointed....

Rep. Steve Green would have you believe he has been working at the legislature to fight aquatic invasive species. The truth is far from it. In 2013, Green was a party-line “no” vote on every major budget bill, including the bill that provided revenue needed to finally balance...

As a citizen of Northern Minnesota’s fragile ecosystems, I say to Enbridge (and apparently Minnesota Public Utilities Commission needs to hear this also), if you run the Sandpiper pipeline down I29 and east along I94 to either St. Paul or Chicago, you can eliminate the need for...

Bakken crude is explosive. Fortunately, the flammable natural gas liquids can be removed from the oil; optimally before filling the tanker cars and sending the volatile mixture by rail through small towns and big cities. But, at the Pipeline Summit on June 24 in Bismarck, Governor...

Dear Sen. Rod Skoe, Rep. Roger Erickson, Rep. Steve Green, Mayor Pat Mikesh and Hubbard County Commissioners: I have a number of questions regarding the proposed Sandpiper pipeline: n Do you have “vision” of our future when Enbridge ignores their pipelines and they leak? n...

In response to a letter in the June 25 Enterprise, it pains me when ignorance rears its ugly head. However, ignorance can be fixed, so here goes. How can a gun shooting range fit into the goals of a Conservation Club? Point 1. Hunters, fishermen, trappers, and others who enjoy the...