Alabama abortion ban debated amid pro life pledge and death penalty contrasts
Judy Parr writes from Holland about Alabama moving toward a near total abortion ban with no rape or incest exemptions after Senate approval and a May 15 signing. The piece notes the law’s six month enactment delay, cites Republican sponsor Clyde Chambliss defending omissions, compares abortion limits to high infant mortality, points to execution alongside abortion debates, and urges consideration of paternal financial responsibility and support systems.
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Clyde Chambliss
Senate
Georgia
Hannah Cox
John Fea
Messiah College
Gloria Steinem
Online reader poll prompts on atheists in office and Amash impeachment view
A reader poll asks whether to support an atheist candidate for political office with the percentage of votes shown. A new question asks if readers agree with Rep Justin Amash that Trump’s conduct is impeachable. Voters are directed to Facebook and Twitter pages for Holland Sentinel to cast ballots.
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Life of Janet Baird Weisiger spans faith and service
Janet Baird Weisiger recalls an 83 year life from a Jersey City birth to nurse, wife, singer and writer. She describes childhood in Ridgefield Park, schooling, Hope College, Columbia nursing, four children, a singing ministry, and a late life move to Canada and Holland. Her faith shaped purpose through prayer, scripture, and service to others.
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Margaret Hague Hospital
Jersey City
N.J
Ridgefield Park
Bergen County
Times Square
New York City
Empire State Building
Columbia University School of Nursing
Hope
New York
Jesus
Glenn
Beth
Carin
Diana
Wyckoff
Sand Lake
Ontario
Canada
Holland and
Zeeland
Janet Baird Weisiger
Royal Park Place
Tweisiger
Community outrage over board member's short sentence
A letter to the editor condemns West Ottawa Public School Board member Mahn for a second degree criminal sexual assault conviction with only one day in jail and five years probation. The writer, a community leader, calls for higher standards and notes the May 9 article Judge clarifies controversial sentencing discusses conflict of interest.
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West Ottawa
Mahn
Opinion submissions and commentary guidelines
Letters to the editor may be up to 300 words and guest columns 600 to 750 words. Submit to HollandSentinel.com or mail to ATTN Opinions 54 W Eighth St Holland MI 49423 with name address and phone. The letter questions a light sentence and accountability for powerful individuals. Steve Lenzo.
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