Editorial

Hello. I am an 84-year-old man, retired and a veteran and I want to tell all the folks who have supported Donald Trump-elect for president, now you get to deserve everything you have voted for. I thank you for letting me speak out.

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. ...

My question is when you go to go vote, why is it — and I’m not a Republican or Democrat; I vote on who I feel should be in there — I would like to know why on the ballots, all you see is the Republicans names and no Democrats or Independents and explain to me why you don’t have any choice. I mean some of us like to vote Republicans and some like to vote for Democrats. I vote for who I feel does...

Congratulations, President Donald J. Trump. You have won again and I am so thankful that you will fight for us and your family and your future. And every single day I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I am so thankful that you have defeated the “awful” Democrats that we have had in office for way too long. And I’m just so thankful and God bless you.

“But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations… And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” - Mark 13:9-10, 13 ESV...

Dear Editor: I wanted to thank Leonna Heuring for such a wonderful article regarding my book, which was recently published, in the Standard Democrat. The book (“Mother’s Little Alibi” by Lydia Constantine) is a five-star and available an Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. It is my family’s true story...

Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump. I am so glad to know that our country will be back on track again and he did such wonderful things the years he was in office and he’ll do even greater things for our nation. And I just pray for him and his family daily. And despite all the left and things they have said about him and the media, they will answer to God. Because God knows his heart and...

I would like to say now that Trump is president again, for the next four years, he’s got to act like law and order, and we the people of America are his special victims. God bless America. Thank you.

“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When his breath departs he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish.” - Psalm 146:3-4 Hmph. That’s strange. The sun rose Wednesday morning post-election. I for sure thought that everything would be do-or-die come Tuesday night. Guess not. What a reminder: Jesus is still Lord of His creation. No matter...

I wanted to say thank you in advance to the local county clerks and election judges who are working Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. No doubt it will be a busy day. Your work is appreciated by this registered voter.

Electric vehicle mandates were put in place by the Biden-Harris administration, but anyone purchasing an EV actually got a tax credit. The only problem is that tax credit was siphoned from the Medicare fund.

All you people who voted for and cheated for Joe Biden and the Democrats front and center when World War III starts. You caused this.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus….” - Romans...

Why is there nothing being done about all the dogs and cats running loose on Taylor Street?

Since the United States military has the smallest, active-duty fighting force since 1940 from lack of recruitment, I was curious if we still have a draft and are females included? It looks like we could be in a war somewhere soon.

Dear Editor: Sikeston Elks Lodge No. 2319 is proud to sponsor the annual July 4th Community Fireworks Display. We would like to thank every individual, business and organization that donated to the event. Without their generous donations and the cooperation of the City of Sikeston and the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, this finale to the Independence Day holiday would not be possible...

Yes, I was just wondering when the Taco John’s is going to rebuild or are they going to rebuild. I sure do miss them and their tacos. Thank you. Bye.

Barack Obama came out Friday for Kamala to campaign for her. He’s very mad that men, especially black men, aren’t supporting Kamala. Obama’s net worth in 2023 is $70 million. He owns a house in Martha’s Vinyard, another one in Washington, D.C., and is now building a multimillion-dollar, three-home beachfront compound in Hawaii where used to stand Robin’s Nest of “Magnum, P.I.” How arrogant is he?...

“The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God;...

Some people use abortion for birth control. Birth control is before conception. After conception, it is murder.

Just a note to Mr. DeWitt, owner of the St. Louis Cardinals. This year’s playoff teams included eight ex-Cardinals and one ex-manager. The players are Tommy Edman, Luke Weaver, Tommy Pham, Michael Wacha, Jack Flaherty, Lane Thomas, John Brebbia, Marcell Ozuna, and the ex-manager is Mike Shildt.

Dear Editor, At Mercy, we always advocate for our patients and our co-workers. That is our guiding principle for everything we do. All our work is focused on providing the best patient care. After nearly a year of discussion and negotiation with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mercy had to provide a written notice to end our provider contracts with Anthem in the state of Missouri as of Jan. ...

“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. ...

Dear Editor: In our decades-long war against cancer, there is much to celebrate. Since 1991, thanks largely to less smoking and advances in cancer treatment, the death rate from the disease has declined by over 30 percent. Many people who receive a cancer diagnosis early enough can now feel hope because advances in medical science have made the illness more treatable. ...

Why doesn’t the Standard Democrat have anything in the paper about Lucas Kunce running for Senate?