Acid rain debate pressures action in Minnesota and beyond
A reader argues acid rain is harmful to crops and ecosystems citing studies on nitrogen fixing, nutrient leaching, aluminum toxicity, and aquatic damage. The letter backs prompt emission cuts, noting 1981 NAS findings and Minnesota Legislature warnings, while contrasting utility views urging longer study.
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What Is an Expert The Farmers Question Authority
In a letter to the editor the writer challenges the label expert for environmental issues such as acid rain and gasohol. He argues that experience defines expertise and asks who counts as an expert, noting farmers as seasoned observers and recalling a past belief about thunderstorms and lightning. The piece questions reliance on teachers, professors, media, clergy, or others and urges common sense over utopian or religious thinking.
Personal view on printing child tractor ride letters
A reader defends publishing letters about a small child riding a tractor with her father. They call such private family decisions personal and criticize attempts to censor news, recalling fond memories and railing against editor self censorship and broad news control at state and federal levels.
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