I am in total agreement with Daniel Atwood’s letter Saturday. Law enforcement is puzzled by the number of road fatalities? Obviously, the penalties for drunken driving and the enforcement thereof are not working, or people wouldn’t repeat the behavior six, 10 or 12 times.

It's the morning news, and here's what we want you to think: Don't criticize the Democrats for impeaching President Trump. They've been working for almost three years to impeach him on a phone call from seven months ago. It's OK to be outraged over the death of Qasem Soleimani, but keep quie…

As a concerned citizen, I believe we need to demand a fair and impartial impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. It is essential that the trial allow open press coverage, relevant public documents and witness testimony from John Bolton, Rudy Giuliani, Mick Mulvaney, Rick Perry and Mike Pompeo,…

I can’t entirely understand why Rock County law enforcement officials are “puzzled” by Rock County’s lead in state per capita road fatalities (Page 1A, Dec. 29). Surely some of the contributing factors/reasons for this “distinction” appear every day in the “Public Record, Intoxicated Driving…

Do the majority of evangelicals support Donald Trump because he is such a religious person? Do they ever evaluate Trump based on the 10 Commandments?

I want to draw attention to an issue facing more than 29,000 Wisconsin families. Grain production is a major contributor to our state's GDP and has made Wisconsin the eighth-largest ethanol producer in the country. President Trump's commitment to the renewable fuel standard offers hope for g…

As someone with 30 years of experience working as a counselor in the criminal justice system in Wisconsin, I have seen firsthand how difficult the experience can be for crime victims who have been thrown into this system through no fault of their own.

The 2020 census is about to take place, and possible redistricting will follow. We all understand that parties in power want to stay in power, and, unfortunately, one way to do so is to manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts to one’s advantage. At present, gerrymandering in Marylan…

Allowing alcohol to be served at Wildwood Movies 16 is not a good idea. It is a sad scenario if alcohol sales are the only way to keep Janesville theaters competitive.

The drug problem in Janesville seems to be spiraling out of control. Lack of money and resources is the problem. We have a police department that lags other cities' departments in per-capita funding of personnel, and our district attorney's office has one of the highest plea bargaining rates…

Alcohol and theaters will prove a bad mix

I have read the whole Mueller report. It isn’t light reading, but you don’t have to be a lawyer to get through it. One point was that the grand jury concept was established by Article V of the Constitution and is not subject to presidential, congressional or court rulings for its authority.

Citizens of Janesville and Rock County made great sacrifices and contributions toward victory in World War II. For example, Janesville industries were at the forefront of helping the war effort. The Oldsmobile division took over our General Motors plant and from 1942 to 1945 produced 62 mill…

The front-page story last Sunday, “‘It all fell apart,’” contained excellent reporting on the drug problem in Janesville.

I agree with Stan Milam’s column last Sunday (Page 6A) that youth sports officials need some protection under the law from parents who overreact to decisions made on the field of play. However, it is a long procedure with the issuance of summons, gathering of evidence, court appearances and …

My wife and I are about to make my third trip to the Philippines. When I was living in my fiancé’s family compound in Mindanao (the big, southern-most island), I had no car. I was on leave from my CNA job for five months and had a lot of time to think and ride my bicycle. This was Tagum city…

In 1970, I took an oath to serve in the U.S. Navy and obey the orders of our commander in chief, President Nixon. Richard Nixon served our country honorably in World War II.

Without apparent consultation with Congress or his own cabinet and Joint Chiefs of Staff consensus, Donald Trump unilaterally ordered the attack which took out the Iranian general. He did so, it is reported, based on intelligence that the general was preparing an imminent attack in the regio…

The only good thing about Donald Trump being our president: The younger generation old enough to serve in the military will never have to worry about cancer because Trump will have them in a war, and they will be coming home in body bags.

Despite the ridiculous impeachment of President Trump orchestrated by Democrats, it really is impressive how President Trump is progressing on his 2016 campaign promises. Thanks to Trump’s leadership, America is stronger and more secure, and we have the best economy in the history of our cou…

Since when was seeking the truth something to argue about? If the Trump administration weren’t allowed to play this shell game with the truth, shielded by the entire conservative Congress, we wouldn’t have this constant drip, drip, drip of corruption.

Republicans are complaining that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is violating the U.S. Constitution by not forwarding the articles of impeachment to the Senate. The reason is because she believes that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Republican majority are not taking the articles o…

Newly released unredacted documents state that the military aid for Ukraine was withheld at the explicit direction of the president of the United States. An email from Michael Duffey at the Office of Management and Budget to the Pentagon states: “Clear direction from POTUS to continue to hold.”

The Tuesday story (Page 3A) about local leaders' vision for Janesville and Rock County over the next decade should have stated that they will come together and raise the needed funds for helping the low-income, veterans and the homeless!

Why does President Trump need to be held accountable for his use of governmental power, the power he used to threaten and withhold aid for Ukraine? Should it be OK to use the full power of the U.S. government against a political opponent and an American citizen? Imagine if it is ruled legal.…

I am saddened to see that there are plans being considered to make harassment of sports officials a class A misdemeanor. Why can't we all just get along and behave like decent human beings? It's a game--all that's at stake is pride in these games. Sports are held above all to have fun. This …

A judge has ruled that the Wisconsin Elections Commission must immediately follow state law, removing voters from voter rolls if they have moved.

President Obama should have been impeached for giving Iran a truck load of money.

On April 7, I will be voting for Elizabeth Warren and ask you to, also.

A major cause of civil war is when people believe that their government is illegitimate. I’ve previously written that I believe that one of President Obama’s intentions was to divide our people and to introduce anarchy. We have the violent communist/socialist/fascist group oxymoronically kno…

In April, the citizens of Wisconsin will have the opportunity to vote for Marsy's Law, an amendment to the state constitution which would help protect the rights of crime victims. Marsy's Law would, among other things, strengthen the right of crime victims to consult with the prosecutor, be …

The redevelopment of Ruger Avenue from Wright Road to Highway 14 turned out really great. However, when it gets dark out and you stop at the four-way stop of Ruger Avenue and Wright Road, it’s hard to see at the intersection. It’s a shame no lighting was put there. You have Grainger, SSI, Bl…

Christmas is tough on the credit card. But the piper must be paid, and January brings the Visa or MasterCard bill.

It doesn't happen to me very often, but today I'm proud to be an American. Congressional Democrats have done their duty in attempting to bring a corrupt president to account, even though it may very well cost them politically. I'm reminded of a line from Richard Hooker (circa 1594): "posteri…

The Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress in 1776.

If you aren't in the holiday spirit, a trip to the Victorian Holiday Open House at 103 N. Chatham St. in Janesville will surely bring joy and peace to your heart.

Our democracy is skating on thin ice. I watch the U.S. House arguments and see some troubling behavior. Normally in an investigation, it is routine to question people that might have credible information and look for documents that might uncover the truth.

I have served as an election official for many years, and during all of this time I have encouraged citizens of all stripes to vote. This is because of my belief that it is the power of our voices through our voting that communicates our desires to those elected.

I take it as a vile personal insult that Donald Trump brands Democrats as “the America-hating left.” I am a lifelong Democrat and proud of it. I love my country, as has my family for 400 years. My direct ancestor, Stephen Hopkins, came over on the Mayflower. Ancestors Capt. Caleb Cone and Oz…

Why are the Republicans so resistant to protecting the rights of all citizens to vote in an election? The U.S. House passed a new voting rights bill, and all but one Republican voted against. Our country is supposed to be a democracy, but the Republicans seem to have a goal to disenfranchise…

I agree with the Wall Street Journal guest editorial Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was not in a position to speak on behalf of the nation when she claimed that the United States is "still in" the Paris Agreement.

My 88-year-old mother and I went to Tehran three years ago on a friendship/study tour for two weeks. We rode on a small tour bus with a handful of world travelers and Unitarians. We visited archeological sites and museums, mosques, palaces, tourist stops and an elementary school. We donated …

I’ve been seeing and hearing a lot lately about surprise medical bills. The issue happens when you visit an ER or urgent care to later find out that a portion of your visit isn’t covered by insurance due to a doctor or facility being out of network. While it’s a problem, as someone that work…

It is trite to say that adolescents are confused about their sexuality. Now they have to decide whether they are boys or girls, with the encouragement that now declaring themselves a different sex is a way to be admired by peers. Some try it for a while and then go back, like with a fad diet…

Fire departments today face many challenges such as increasing call volumes, increasing resource demands and limited staffing (career and volunteer). With no additional state shared revenue and the negative impact the expenditure restraint program has on growing communities, fire departments…

Many Americans are embracing socialism. Taxing the rich will only raise a small portion of the $35 trillion needed to pay for Medicare for All, Social Security expansion, free college, paid family leave, student debt forgiveness, etc.

I appreciate so much that the Democrats take such interest in stopping violence and shootings and are so concerned with addressing mental health issues that lead to such violence.

In September, the state Department of Public Instruction manipulated school performance data to obscure the performance of students participating in Wisconsin’s school choice programs. DPI withheld timely release of data showing school choice students outperformed students at public schools.

As Janesville developed in the 20th Century, George Parker was an influential leader. Parker was born in 1863 on a farm near Shullsburg. The Parker family moved to Fayette, Iowa, where Parker attended Upper Iowa University and later Parker attended Valparaiso University in Indiana.

As a voter and resident in southeast Wisconsin, I have faith in my fellow Americans in this great country of ours. I do realize that we all have different opinions and values, but what binds us is that we are all Americans who believe in democracy.