Posted on November 13 at 7:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We are in DC now and had a tour of the Capitol with Walz staffers...they were gracious, nonpartisan and enthusiastic. Seems like he is a good man to work for.

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Posted on November 10 at 7:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Culture_Warrior,

If only it were that simple! There are a lot of factors at play here.

And, a new argument would be wise. It isn't always about whether someone voted for Obama or McCain. It's not always a liberal v. conservative issue.

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Posted on September 26 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Paul Tillich, a famous Protestant theologian and philosopher, once said, "Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is one element of faith." I think he would really appreciate your column, Jeremy. Well done.

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Posted on September 25 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ms. Volz could make much more money in the private sector with the skills and knowledge she has. We are lucky to have her; we're also lucky she chose to work in a public school district.

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Posted on September 13 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was there and he did say how he would pay for it. Here is a link to that part of his speech:

http://www.startribune.com/video/?vid=59...

Also, consider reading Nicholas Kristof on nytimes.com. Today, in his column, he tells the story of a young middle class woman who died because of lack of health insurance resulting from job loss.

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Posted on September 13 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

tquam,

The city had nothing to do with the building of a new (and necessary) high school. These items are unrelated.

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Posted on September 13 at 9:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

They are simply asking for fair laws. And, the loss of culture and language is definitely not the answer.

Nightrider,
If our jobs are going to other countries, why do immigrants com here for work?

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Posted on September 9 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yay, Lizzie!

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Posted on September 4 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Totally agree with Rdubb.

I suggest eating at Taco King, Lakeside Cafe, Nancy's, Casa Zamora, Great Grains, etc...they serve fresher and healthier food and are locally owned.

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Posted on August 29 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ernie - ridiculous. You made this personal when it didn't need to be. Find a new outlet for your negativity please.

Hometownguy-congrats...I think all decent people rely on each other for support from time to time, and I don't see that as a sign of weakness. Community is very important.

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