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- Written by: Randy Ridgel
Soviet Union government control brought 70 of misery to the Russians. Conversely, our capitalist republic has been a generous miracle that for the first time in history avoided wretched poverty and oppression for its people. However, it is balanced on a cusp and can slide too far right or left.
From the Civil War to the turn of the century, rich Republicans ran the country. Their factories fouled our air and water. Since they owned the government, whatever they wanted, even if stupid, became law.
Progressive Republican Teddy Roosevelt began a reversal and by the depression Democrats took over. Rich Democrats now run the government. Whatever they want, even if stupid, becomes law.
In medieval times many believed broken glass dipped in goat’s blood became diamonds. Had he lived then, Al Gore would have become wealthy peddling goat’s blood and broken glass as settled science.
There is precisely the same amount of evidence to prove goat’s blood will convert broken glass into diamonds as there is to prove manmade global warming. However, thanks to Gore, the CO2 that we exhale is now illegal pollution.
We already enforce gun control but many liberals want gun elimination. Will dedicated killers surrender their guns?
James Holmes casually shot 70 people in Aurora, Colo. How many shootings would have been avoided if everyone in that movie house was armed to shoot back? What if all passengers on 9/11 possessed guns with airplane-safe hard rubber bullets to fire at hijackers?
To convert blacks to Democrat, Lyndon Johnson signed laws to support black families and protect blacks from law-breaking and lynching. Before that, between the years 1900 to 1950 the number lynched was 502, mostly young black men.
In 2010 over 15,000 people were murdered, largely young black men killed by young black men. Before federal help, black teenage pregnancy was a tiny 3 percent – now far greater. Is this a new slavery?
To create new Democrats, liberals work furiously to do to Hispanic families what they did to blacks. Are you Hispanics sure you want government help from Democrats?
Most super-rich government folks are now liberals. They destroy businesses and jobs with onerous environmental laws although air and water were long ago cleaned up by conservative engineers.
Liberals know nothing about cleaning up anything; they always aim for the Soviet solution – government control.
Randy Ridgel lives in Kelseyville, Calif.
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- Written by: Annelle Durham
I just picked up a new book called “Good Calories, Bad Calories” by Gary Taubes.
After reading the forward I had to put it down and digest it for awhile. It seems that once again corporations have had a say in policies that affect our health.
If you thought that we were done with that problem when the surgeon general put that nice little message on cigarette packages, well, you and I were both wrong.
The only authority I am willing to rely on these days with regards to what foods are good for me is my body, and my body recoils at the thought of food engineered to produce a pesticide like genetically engineered corn.
I do not believe the full story is out yet on genetically engineered foods and until it is these foods need to be labeled.
We have the right to know the full story about the food we are eating and labeling engineered ingredients will be one more step in that direction; just like labeling for sodium, fat, and country of origin.
To that end, I will be voting yes on Proposition 37 in November.
Annelle Durham lives in Upper Lake, Calif.
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- Written by: Bill MacDougall
The Safe House of Lake County, and the six teenagers currently living in the house, would like to thank all of the donors and participants of its recent golf tournament fundraiser.
Your kindness and generosity will bring safety and hope to the residents because all proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to food, utilities and supplies for the house.
Specifically, we would like to thank the following donors/sponsors: A&B Collision, Rich and Pat Adam, Vincent Arroyo Winery, Henry and Bernice Bartolucci, Barbara Barron, Gene Bates, Bob and Aggie Berry, Bikram Yoga, Braito’s Marina, Braito’s Riviera Foods, Brassfield Estate Winery, Pat Brooks, David Browning O.D., Roy Burnham, Calpine Corp., John Cappa, Ceago Vinegarden, Chernoh Excavating, John Clark, Clearlake Dental - Thomas Hewlett, DDS. Clearlake Dental - James Kinsel, DDS., Clearlake Veterinary Clinic, Coastal Mountain Electric, Greg and Sue Conley, Bill and Denise Cornelison, Coyote Valley Pharmacy/Kelseyville Pharmacy, Crossroads Community Church, Robert D. Crowder, Noele DaRosa, Stephanie Davies, Doreen Del Testa, Elegant Touch - Angie, Ashley, Audra, Jenny Lynn, Stevie, Economy Heating and Cooling, Jack Elizares, O.D., Ellis Ranch, Venette Feldstein, Foods Etc., Kathy Fowler Auto Center, Pete and Carol Germenis, Gregory Graham Winery, Griffin’s Furniture Outlet, James and Jan Hagan, James Hagan, DPM, Hardester’s Market, Havy’s Restaurant, Here for the Holidays/Accents on the Lake, Hidden Valley Golf Course, Don and Sandi Holland, Italian Village, John Jennings, Tom Jordan, Bill and Dana Kearney, Konocti Lioness Club, Lakeport English Inn, Lakeshore Lioness Club, Laujor Estate Winery, George and Georgina Lehne, Little Cowpoke Cafe, Lower Lake High School Welding Class, Dave and Cheryl Lucido, Bill and Karen MacDougall, Norm and Margaret Madison, Bob McDonald, Mendo Lake Home Respiratory Services, Middletown Animal Hospital, Moore Family Winery, Suz-Anna Morandin, David Neft, Nestegg Investment Consulting, North Lake Medical Pharmacy, Larry and Denise O’Shea, Paradise Design, Parkview Podiatry, Rainbow Balloons and Flowers, Richmond Park Bar and Grill, Riviera Common Grounds Coffee Shop, Rob Roy Golf Club, David and Verna Rogers, Rotary Club Kelseyville Sunrise, Rotary Club of Clearlake, Specialty Care and Surgery Center - Paula Dhanda, M.D., St. Helena Hospital Medical Specialties - Corey Warner M.D., Wayne Scheidemann, M.D., Shannon Ridge Winery, Steel Wines, Guy Strohmeier’s Auto Center, Tallman Hotel, U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson, Ting’s Thai Restaurant, Tom’s Auto Dynamics, Tri-County Certified Inspections, Twin Pines Casino and Hotel, Josh and Angie Wade, Wharfmaster’s Inn, Alanna Wargula, DPM, Corey and Amber Warner, Jim Warren of Jim and Linda’s Photography, and Wildhurst Vineyards.
It takes a community of people to raise these needy, desperate, young adults.
The businesses and individuals above have made a huge difference in the lives of these teens.
They are now safe, fed, cherished and achieving.
Bill MacDougall is a Safe House board member. He lives in Kelseyville, Calif.
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- Written by: Patrick Iaccino
Upper Lake High School would like to extend a special thank you to the following individuals and businesses who donated to support the ULHS Robotics Team trip to Kansas City, Missouri for the Skills USA National Championship.
A big thank you to the Lake County Office of Education and the LCOE ROP Program, Calpine Corp., Lake County Land & Cattle (Mr. David C. Weiss), Valerie Duncan, Ronald Raetz, Chuck Mansell, Rob Brown and the ULHS Booster Club.
Without the support of our community, these events to support the future of the youth of Lake County would not be possible.
Thank you!
Patrick Iaccino is principal and superintendent of Upper Lake High School in Upper Lake, Calif.