Talk:Hawarden, Iowa

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[edit] Recent Hispanic immigration

This section needs help, as the ending "the vast majority brood upon their hatred" will demonstrate. The edit of 7 January 2006 is depressingly POV, that is, it may reflect actual reality, but needs facts and examples. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Shenme (talk • contribs) .

"Economic development in Hawarden is almost nonexistent, and the city is becoming increasingly dependent upon the large urban areas of Sioux City and Sioux Falls for it's survival. While many are employed within the town, as many must rely upon outside employment in the economically deprived community." - The author is expressing a personal viewpoint (or perception, in this case)as fact. To whom did the author speak to about the economic development effort? Where is the supporting data/source for the statement "as many must rely upon outside employment"?

"The number of high school graduates from the local West Sioux High School who travel great distances to escape Hawarden far exceeds the number who find happiness and reasonable employment within the town. Those who are left behind can largely be considered the victims of the failing socio-economic structure in Hawarden. The rate of college graduates who return to Hawarden is depressingly low, as is the general education level of those within the town." - again, a totally unsupported personal viewpoint. The author's personal definitions of 'happiness', 'reasonable employment' and an acceptible 'general education level' are extremely suspect and should be removed.

I believe that the reference to "the vast majority of the population brood[ing] on their hatred is oversimplified and based on an unsubstantiated personal point of view. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.172.237.6 (talk • contribs) .

This article has existed in dispute for some time. Does the author of the disputed section wish to speak in defense of the disputed material? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.172.235.133 (talk • contribs) .

Since the aforementioned passage was quoted in the Des Moines Register's front-page story about Wikipedia yesterday, removing it was probably the best way to go. --Iowahwyman 23:18, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Not to mention, as 66.172.237.6 pointed out, its so laced with bias as to be almost impossible to salvage. 68.39.174.238 04:19, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

What's worse, it was promptly removed, and then reverted as vandalism! ARGH 68.39.174.238 04:21, 29 September 2006 (UTC)