To the Editor:

It is about time we recognize the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts rampaging through our nation’s capital and the cowards who cover for them. They are not ranting demagogues exploiting the emotions of the resentful. They were the unsung people not seeking attention, but doing their jobs: from poll workers to police officers. They were Republican state legislators who did not bend to pressure to overturn the elections in their state. They were Republican judges who did not allow mere allegations unsupported by credible evidence to deny votes that happened. They were Republican congressional representatives and senators who dared stand on their conscience instead of follow the majority of their party. They did not win. But they showed more bravery than the majority in their party who did.

It is those Republicans who can still save the soul of the party from being lost to a band of fascists. My father was a lifelong Republican who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the sacrifices that generation made to defeat fascism, I’m glad he wasn’t alive to see his party dishonored by America’s Mussolini.

James Tweed

Dear Editor:

Please tell people to file their taxes by April 15th. Biden says federal can go till May 14th but that’s only federal! You will be in trouble if you file Wisconsin or Minnesota after April 15 th you will be fined!!!

Just more crap Biden is getting the little guy in that don't have smart lawyers to do your taxes. Please let the little guy know we are in trouble if we don’t file by April 15th.

Thanks, Patty [Editor’s Note: Since receipt of this letter the Wisconsin Department of Revenue has followed the federal government’s lead to postpone filing deadline and resulting fines until after May 17, though this is no reason to procrastinate. Filing sooner, is better than filing later or too late.]

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