LETTER TO THE EDITORS

Thoughts on Thoughts

I recently read two opposing letters to the editor by two citizens, both of whom I call friends. Both have worked most of their lives in McDonough County.

Both have raised two very fine children. Both men love their country. Both are understandably concerned with the future welfare of their children and grandchildren.

Of course the letters could not present two more directly opposed visions of our country today. This is what we call discourse.

While I commend Mr.