Author: Aaron Helstrom
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Restoring our moral foundation before its too late | Guest column
By Aaron Helstrom There has to be a basic moral standard that serves as the backbone of our laws — something everyone agrees to live by, no matter their religion or background. When we walk away from the principles this country was built upon, we risk watching it fall apart. As a retired master sergeant…
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A nation’s identity in crisis | Guest column
America stands at a crossroads, her identity under siege. We are a nation forged in the fires of liberty, bound by the sacred principles of our Constitution, yet today, we teeter on the edge of division. President George Washington warned us in his farewell address that “Religion and Morality are indispensable supports” for political prosperity.…
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Unity in the face of division | Guest column
The American way of life has always been grounded in the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, values enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. These ideals have guided the nation’s history and remain central to the American identity. However, today, concerns grow that these freedoms are under threat, particularly from forces that…
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Veterans and the political process | Guest column
Veterans have a unique perspective and valuable contributions to make to the political process, both at the local and national levels. Here are several reasons why their involvement is important: 1. Service and Sacrifice: Veterans understand the importance of service and sacrifice for the greater good. Their experiences in the military have instilled in them…
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Our values are under attack | Guest column
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Since the beginning of our republic, millions of service members have raised their hands and sworn to “uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies foreign and domestic”; not because they…
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Our values are under attack | Guest column
Since the beginning of our republic, millions of service members have raised their hands and sworn to “uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies foreign and domestic”; not because they were forced, but because of a love of country and a sense of duty to preserve for future generations what…
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A rebuttal to NBC’s biased article | Guest column
By now, most of us have read the recent online NBC article attacking the Woodland Park School Board. My first reaction to the writeup was disbelief. I know many of the board members personally, so to see their names highlighted in a national outlet was confusing and painted a picture of them I had never…