tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post5135923358111964034..comments2023-08-25T05:18:29.312-06:00Comments on Madville Times: Grading the District 8 House Candidates: Gerry Langecaheidelbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-10781271455333488212008-10-30T11:46:00.000-06:002008-10-30T11:46:00.000-06:00Hold on, Anon: whom have I "attacked" in Lake Coun...Hold on, Anon: whom have I "attacked" in Lake County for being pro-life? I did highlight Dan Roemen's support for IM11, and I've been writing "Vote No on 11" on all of my receipts, but I've defended his right to express his view. Elaborate for me on that "attack" point, please.<BR/><BR/>As for Gerry, my wife and I are keenly aware of his position and his votes in the Legislature on abortion. Gerry and I disagree passionately on that position. If abortion votes were the only issue distinguishing him from other candidates, I'd vote for the other folks. Fortunately, while Gerry is flat wrong on abortion, he's got better answers than the ruling party on education, taxes, and the economy.<BR/><BR/>But you do raise a good point: do abortion politics have a big impact on the votes for State Legislature? At the fora I've covered, I don't recall any candidate mentioning abortion (and thank goodness: I think there are bigger political issues for the Legislature to resolve). If abortion positions do matter to District 8 voters, that might actually hurt Gerry's chances: Referred Law 6, the 2006 abortion ban, <A HREF="http://sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/pastelections_electioninfo06_GEballotquestions.shtm" REL="nofollow">went down hard in Lake, Moody, and Sanborn Counties</A> and won only a slim majority in Miner. <BR/><BR/>Will Gerry's position on abortion win your vote, Anon? Will it win Dan Roemen's? Will it lose Gerry any votes?caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-4052960026883293542008-10-30T11:09:00.000-06:002008-10-30T11:09:00.000-06:00In the past months of this election cycle I have h...In the past months of this election cycle I have had many opportunities to interact with Mr. Lange. I agree with your assesment of him as a man to be admired for his stance on many of the issues which are affecting us. One thing puzzles me about your comments though. In reading your blog in the past few weeks I have noticed your strong stance for abortion. It is to the point where you are attacking people in out community who are wonderful people, much like Mr. Lange, who make Madison and Lake County such a wonderful place to live. I have not noticed you attacking Mr. Lange for his pro-life choice. If you did not know that, I would be suprised. I had the opportunity to learn of Mr. Langes pro-life stance at a recent pro-life meeting. I also learned from Mr. Lange he has been deeply involved in the pro-life movement for many years. I usually enjoy your insight into the politics of our day but feel your stance on abortion is off the mark. Not WHAT you believe, but how you go about attacking those who don't feel the same way as you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-39294896432911117342008-10-30T04:45:00.000-06:002008-10-30T04:45:00.000-06:00Gerry Lange is a good person, good family man and ...Gerry Lange is a good person, good family man and intelligent, but has become ineffective as a legislator and that's why voters put him out to pasture two years ago. His rhetoric has become so historical in nature and he continues to beat the same old drum of "state income tax", comparing us constantly to North Dakota and other states that are so much more progressive in taxation and education funding. I agree with Gerry on the education side, but the problem is nobody will listen to him anymore in Pierre, therefore his voice is silent and nothing gets done with his sponsorship. I admire Gerry for running again, but feel Jerry Johnson and Fargen will be easily elected in District 8.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-43362467818023830552008-10-29T20:49:00.000-06:002008-10-29T20:49:00.000-06:00I too like Gerry Lange as a person. But I can not...I too like Gerry Lange as a person. But I can not forget his response after 911 to the legislature that the US was to blame for it, that essentially we got what we deserved, and I will never forget that. <BR/><BR/>It's the same as Johnson calling Republicans Taliban. I will never forget that either, and hopefully many others won't either next Tuesday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-65580026805529314402008-10-29T12:51:00.000-06:002008-10-29T12:51:00.000-06:00By the way, you can make this a paying gig by clic...By the way, you can make this a paying gig by <A HREF="https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=VEys_jlCcoys6UlOs2wByE3JtdG1auI8xQIDh0rr2tAtTQerItOkmzuVgZK&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f38432c9462fe7313791b4c12e10393700300c8820f2d2c73" REL="nofollow">clicking on the Tips jar</A> in the left sidebar! ;-)caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-29706124352581231422008-10-29T12:49:00.000-06:002008-10-29T12:49:00.000-06:00Jeepers, how about some patience? I'm not getting ...Jeepers, how about some patience? I'm not getting paid, you know. ;-)<BR/><BR/>I'll have more on the county commission candidates soon enough (and sooner, if rumors I'm hearing from up Nunda way hit the papers). For now, I can direct you toward my <A HREF="http://madvilletimes.blogspot.com/2008/10/bohl-and-giles-stand-out-in-county.html" REL="nofollow">evaluation of their performance at the Oct. 21 Madison Chamber forum</A>.caheidelbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03261598066395322681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329279.post-57478839947097880812008-10-29T08:44:00.000-06:002008-10-29T08:44:00.000-06:00What about the County Commission race?What about the County Commission race?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com