Opinion
It has come to the attention of Students for Life of America that the attorney advising the Quincy City Council on the Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance has voiced opposition to making Quincy a sanctuary city for the unborn while also claiming to hold pro-life values. The aldermen and alderwomen who passed this very…
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Today, many stand with you in this effort to “preserve the safety, health, peace, good order, comfort, convenience, morals and welfare of all inhabitants within the city of Quincy, and to ensure the federal prohibitions on the shipment of abortion pills and abortion-related paraphernalia are obeyed.” The negligence of the abortion industry has been tolerated…
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I am the oldest of five daughters, and three of my sisters live in Quincy. The “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance before the Quincy City Council would affect the level of healthcare my sisters would receive. It would also affect me, as all my healthcare needs are covered in Quincy. Let’s be so for…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 I’m considering a name change, possibly Don Vito Eighinger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 751 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At the home office of The Daily Dirt we regularly have fun with famous quotes, and today is one of those days. Our subject is most…
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On behalf of Springfield Right to Life, its Civic Action Committee and Two Hearts Pregnancy Help Center, we strongly support the passage of the “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance. In reviewing the ordinance summary, it looks to be a mere adoption of the Comstock Act of 1873 (18 USCA 1462 & 1463) which, in…
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My son Carl would be 16 years old today. I should be taking him to get his driver’s license and maybe to his first job. He should be driving me bonkers by being too loud with his friends and playing video games past his bedtime. But I never got that chance, because 16 years ago,…
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I am writing in response to the letter from Nicholas Scholz, which said the proposed “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance would make Quincy less competitive in the market for young, educated workers. Perhaps Mr. Scholz would prefer only people with college degrees to vote? I am reminded of William Buckley’s famous saying that he…
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Today’s 750th edition is kind of a milestone. The way I figure, we should reach No. 1,000 around the start of the 2024 baseball season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 750 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever been waiting in line at HyVee or Niemann’s when you find your…
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On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Quincy City Council will be weighing the possibility of making Quincy a “Sanctuary City for the Unborn.” An ordinance has been placed on the City Council’s agenda, and there is some concern that it might be voted on after a single reading. That the text of this ordinance has only…
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The attempt to turn Quincy into a “sanctuary city” may have unintended consequences for its proponents. Legal abortions in the U.S. were nearly halved from 1990-2017 (Guttmacher Institute) due in part to changes in the 90s to sex education and prophylactic availability (NIH). Since then, a record number of abortion providers have shuttered, and states…
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Raise your hand if you feel MLB should cut bait when it comes to franchises in Florida … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 749 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I received what I felt was a hilarious email from a good friend. I’m not sure if he thought it…
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Why has the Quincy City Council decided it is within their scope of responsibility to make Quincy a sanctuary city, preventing abortions and medications related to abortion from being available in the city of Quincy? In attempting to make the city a “safe haven,” this ordinance will make the city unsafe for many current residents…
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The proposed “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance would make Quincy less competitive in the market for young, educated workers. According to the Pew Research Center, 66 percent of Americans with a college degree or higher believe that abortion should be legal in most cases. I am willing to bet my next paycheck that number…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 When you get to the part of the sesame seed buns, ask yourself, “Whose idea was it to keep track of such things in the first place?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 748 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are a few things to work your…
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And another thing, Milli Vanilli had great videos, too! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 747 of The Daily Dirt. 1.Remember when you sang along with “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen or “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean? Seems like yesterday, right? Well, only if yesterday was…
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On Tuesday, the Quincy City Council will be considering an ordinance which would make Quincy a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” While the ordinance does not contain the phrase, it will produce that same effect — offering as much protection for unborn children that we believe is possible within the city limits of Quincy. Two…
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I wonder if McDonald’s will continue to put those blasted pickles on the McRibs when they return? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 746 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, McDonald’s confirmed that the McRib sandwich will be available at participating locations beginning in November. This announcement comes less than…
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City Council will introduce an ordinance next week to make Quincy a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” We strongly oppose this legislation and firmly believe such legislation would represent an unnecessary intrusion of government into deeply personal healthcare decisions, particularly when Illinois law already protects healthcare rights. The Reproductive Health Act, passed in 2019, ensures…
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I recognize that this letter may make me unpopular with some. I am also aware that, by saying nothing and therefore being complicit, what is occurring before our very eyes outweighs that concern. This past Monday, our City Council saw fit to consider on a future agenda an ordinance designating Quincy as a sanctuary…
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We are excited to hear about the riverfront development. My husband Norm and I, along with our 2-year-old daughter, moved to Quincy in 1980 from Rockford. We were excited to be close to the Mississippi River, the largest river in the country. Moving here from Rockford was like going back in time. We were disappointed Quincy…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 The common denominator of great films in this period was named Errol Flynn … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 746 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other night I watched a classic western film, which many of you know is one of my cinematic weaknesses. This…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 Until doing research for the following, I had never heard of Knockemstiff, Ohio, and that greatly upset me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 745 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for our latest list of funny town names. And as an added treat, we’ve…
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Viva la banana splits!… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 744 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Mark your calendars now. National Dessert Day is Oct. 14. That’s just a little more than two weeks away, so we’ll need to be prepared. I’d suggest putting together a list of your top three or four…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 “Bittersweet” is probably the perfect word for October. Thanks, Carol Bishop Hipps … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 743 of The Daily Dirt. 1. October may be my second favorite month of the year. April is always first because that is the month that traditionally harkens the…
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I wonder whatever happened to Germany Smith and Klondike Douglass? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 742 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The St. Louis Cardinals’ season comes to a merciful end Sunday. The El Birdos have clinched their first last-place finish since 1990 — that’s 33 years — but just how…
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