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Legalizing Morality

by Jim Carlson on December 8th, 2007 • 6 Comments »

(Editors Notes: We received several suggestions that the comment created by Jim Carlson was significant enough in its thought provoking nature, that it should be its own post. So we agreed with the masses, and here it is. A little context that Jim has asked us to provide, this post was in direct response to the one created by Tom Neal. So, you should bear that in mind when reading. We also want to encourage this sort of serious thoughtful discussion. Thank you Jim.)

Debate on the subject of abortion is always interesting. Unless you …

Abortion, Health Care Access, Morality, Womens reproductive health

Overlooked Losses

by Jim Carlson on October 1st, 2007 • 20 Comments »

pubThere has been a lot of press, blog entries and chatter about the closure of the Pub and the impact on the local music scene. There was considerable coverage of the Pub’s auction [it was unique to watch decades of history be divided into lots to be sold to the highest bidder]. What has not really been mentioned is that downtown Wausau has also lost another restaurant.

Yes, Scott Street was a great music venue, but am I the only one missing sizzler steaks, Pub Burgers, and grilled tuna sandwiches? Great food, great prices. The …

Downtown, Restaurants