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The right of way

Dear Annie: Why do some people stand in your way — in restaurant waiting areas, on sidewalks, etc. — and refuse to move? When they’re blocking you, what is the correct way to get past them? One incident I had a few weeks ago: We were exiting a restaurant and this man was standing right in the way of the somewhat narrow path, saw us coming and turned his back but did not budge. I had to touch him to get out and he started yelling at me. He was a mature man and I am a 66-year-old lady. I know times have changed, but isn’t it just common courtesy to move if you have plenty of ...

Democrats divide on impeachment

The release of the Mueller report has left Democrats in a dilemma. For consider what Robert Mueller concluded after two years of investigation. Candidate Donald Trump did not conspire or collude with the Russians to hack the emails of the DNC or John Podesta. Trump did not distribute the fruits of those crimes. Nor did anyone in his campaign. On collusion and conspiracy, said Mueller, Trump is innocent. Mueller did not say Trump did not consider interfering with his investigation. But the investigation went on unimpeded. Mueller’s document demands were all met. And Mueller did not ...

Adding a reward system

Dear Annie: My wife and I have a perpetual disagreement with each other about cleaning. I tend to be neat and organized. My wife tends to be messy and disorganized. I’m constantly extolling the virtues of organization to her, and she’ll agree and understand, but never implement. I try to not let her messiness bother me, but it always does. When I arrive home from work, it’s frustrating to walk into a house with dishes piled up in the kitchen, food left out on the countertops, clothes all around the house, etc. I spend my time at home cleaning up after my family. Please help ...

Trump right to call out Democrats for hypocrisy on sanctuary cities

WASHINGTON — It is mystifying why Democrats are so up in arms about President Trump’s declaration that he is considering releasing illegal immigrants into so-called “sanctuary cities.” After all, Trump’s plan simply follows the Democrats’ own policy prescriptions for dealing with illegal immigrants. First, Democrats support releasing illegal immigrants into U.S. communities. Just a few months ago, during the negotiations to end the government shutdown, Democrats sought to limit the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention “beds available for interior ...

Thank you for Autism Awareness in Fort Dodge

To the Editor: Thank you to Mayor Matt Bemrich and the City Council for the proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month in Fort Dodge. Also a big thank you to Janel Lincoln and the Facing Autism Inc group for starting a movement in the area with so many events and opportunities for children and adults with special needs. Facing Autism is a very welcoming group and include all individuals with special needs. Our son who is 20 years old will be able to take adaptive swim lessons this summer due to this groups’ dedication. This group is also sponsoring a Courage League ...

Concerns about cross-country trek

Dear Annie: Every summer for the last 15 years, my mother has insisted on driving 1,500 miles to spend 10 days with me. We have had some really fun visits, but now she is 88 years old and just had heart surgery. She frequently falls despite using a walker. Additionally, she drives with my brother with special needs, who also has mobility limitations. I am worried sick about my mother’s and brother’s health and safety because I think of so many scenarios that could happen. They spend six nights in hotels on the road and 10 more nights in a hotel once they arrive because I live in a ...