Sheboygan letter-writers on Enbridge Line 5, Democratic Party's 4th of July parade display
Last fall, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources determined — after more than four years of review and nearly a thousand pages of environmental assessments — that the Enbridge Line 5 relocation project in Bayfield, Ashland and Iron counties could be built within the boundaries of our state's strict environmental laws. The DNR included more than 200 stipulations in their permits — including independent observers — to ensure the construction of this pipeline project followed state laws.
This would seem like a reasonable conclusion and requirement for reasonable people. But opponents of this project have long put reason aside.
They have now moved on to the courts. Not only are they going after the DNR's decision through the administrative court process, but they have also filed a lawsuit against the decision.
The DNR performed a comprehensive review of the Line 5 relocation. They spent years compiling data and coming to a justifiable conclusion. Sadly, opponents of the project have put their radical views ahead of the science the DNR used in issuing the permits. Line 5 is an integral part of our energy supply and the relocation needs to move forward. These legal games need to stop, and we need to trust the DNR's decision.
Ted Keneklis
Sheboygan
I just returned from watching the Sheboygan Fourth of July parade, which was excellent. Of all of the groups in the parade, only one was disappointing: the Sheboygan County Democratic Party. All other groups and people set aside their differences for today and came together to celebrate the greatness and uniqueness of America. Whatever religion, color or ethnicity they were, they gave their respect to our flag and country.
The Black-American group, the Hmong, the different churches and branches of government proudly showed their uniqueness with their costumes and customs. Yet, they were there for one purpose: to celebrate being Americans in the best country in the world.
Unfortunately, the Sheboygan County Democratic Party showed up with anti-American, anti-president and unpatriotic messages and signs. Shame on you. This was not the time and place for protesting. I was not the only person in the crowd who was shocked to see signs like 'No Kings' and 'The Big Beautiful Bill is Bad.' I heard verbal gasps and remarks like 'Really?' and 'That's terrible.' People were shaking their heads.
Judi Pool
Sheboygan
Letters to the editor are published in the order in which they are received and letter-writers are limited to having one letter published per month. Letters can be emailed to news@sheboyganpress.com and Editor Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com. Letters must meet specific guidelines, including being no more than 250 words and be from local authors or on topics of local interest. All submissions must include the name of the person who wrote the letter, their city of residence and a contact phone number. Letters are edited as needed for style, grammar, length, fairness, accuracy and libel.
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