Letters to the Editor 02-18-2000
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Right To Life - Generous Community - Illegal Drinking - Zoning Lessons - Judge Not - U.S. 30 Traffic Woes
Right To Life
Editor, Times-Union:Dear Mr. Trier and the rest of the Right to Life Organization: I have a very good solution for abortion: When the day comes that abortion is illegal. I would love for someone to walk in to Congress and the Senate and propose a bill that would make any Right to Life activist pay $50,000 a year to support and help raise all the children that will be born. And I have kept every name that has been in this newspaper that belongs to Right to Life! Then let's see how you like it! And if you don't like it then keep your nose out of other people's business! And lastly about gays and homosexuals someday you may have a son or daughter even your doctor, nurse, neighbor or best friend may come out and no they won't be PERFECT like yourself. But here's just a few words for you in closing. Whatcha gonna do when we're all around you! Have a good night!
Carol White
Warsaw
via e-mail
Generous Community
Editor, Times-Union:This is a prosperous and generous community that we live in. I witnessed this on Feb. 3 at a benefit that I hosted. The Banquet of Hope was held at the Shrine Building and all proceeds will be equally distributed between three local organizations that assist those in this community that are less fortunate: Our Fathers' House, Kosciusko Literacy Volunteers and Warsaw NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill).
120 guests came out in support of these organizations and many merchants and florists in this county joined me in sponsoring this event. I would like to thank each of them.
The Banquet of Hope Committee was comprised of Todd Biller, Connie Dierk, Linda Doll, Kathy Hamman and Charlene Metham. These few people came together on a mission to raise awareness for these three organizations and monetary funds. Their success cannot be measured but, in token of that success, The Banquet of Hope will become an annual event. Along with the committee, I would like to thank all of our Partners in Hope - those who supported us in person and others who could not attend but made monetary donations, our guest speakers and the many others who assisted us with promotion of this event.
Personally, I would like to thank Roz Morgan, Todd Biller and Kathy Hamman for allowing me to work with you as you continue to improve the lives of many in the community. On behalf of the many that you bring hope and assistance to, thank you.
Carroll Moore
Warsaw
Illegal Drinking
Editor, Times-Union:At this time of year, many of our young people are preparing for two very important occasions - prom and graduation. In order to make this year's festivities safe, responsible and enjoyable, we encourage everyone in our community to join together to stop underage drinking.
All of us -Êparents, educators, community groups, businesses, law enforcement officials, the alcoholic beverage industry and others -Êare important to preventing illegal underage drinking. Participation in Operation I.D. is a way for retailers to prevent sales to minors. Parental involvement also can make a difference. According to a national Roper poll, teenagers continue to identify their parents as the primary influence on whether they decide to drink or not. An invaluable tool to help parents talk to their children about underage drinking is "Family Talk About Drinking." My company distributes this booklet free of charge.
While we have plenty of work to be done, we are making progress in the fight against underage drinking. A recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services survey revealed that teens (12-17) who report having a drink in the last month was 45 percent lower in 1998 than in 1982. Likewise, the government reports that fatalities in teen drunk-driving crashes have declined an astonishing 65 percent since 1982.
Working together we can continue to help our young people make smart choices - from resisting negative peer pressure to respecting the law to avoiding underage drinking. We all make a difference.
Jerry Nelson, president
Nelson Beverage
Warsaw
Zoning Lessons
Editor, Times-Union:Your Feb. 3 front page article concerning the area planners denying the industrial rezoning request caught my attention. It's hard to imagine I am the only one who has this opinion, but:
Zoning problems: Lesson #1. There is nothing to worry about as long as there could be a possibility of a financial gain for a commissioner!
Doing business with the county: Lesson #2. There are no problems, even if your bids are higher as long as you are buddies with Eddie Creighton (i.e., bid for collecting delinquent taxes?).
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Lesson #3. Neither. It was Commissioner Eddie Creighton.
Tony Miller
Warsaw
Judge Not
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regards to the letter you had in the Tuesday, Feb. 15 paper. The letter was called "Unnatural Acts," by Matt Trier. I would like to say something to him and everyone else like him.
Everyone deserves to make their own choices. If Matt believes that being gay is wrong then it is probably a good thing he is not gay. God gave us a mind to make our own decisions. If not, we would all be Christians with the same life.
Guess what, we are all different and are given the right, by God, to make our own choices. There are many different religions, each thinking their religion is right, and for them it is. Only God knows exactly what he wants and we will find that out on Judgment Day. Until then we do our best to live our life how we think God would want us to.
Matt says the pastors and homosexuals are going against God because it says in the Bible that it is wrong. Well guess what? It also says that to judge people is wrong, so he is in the same boat. Everyone in this world is different and that's what was meant to be. I am not trying to change your mind or judge you. I am just saying worry about you and where you stand with God. The rest of us will handle and worry about our own lives.
Jessica Heath
Warsaw
U.S. 30 Traffic Woes
Editor, Times-Union:Another letter pertaining to the trucks running the stoplights on U.S. 30. I read the letters commenting on the fact that trucks are consistently on a daily basis, running the red lights all along U.S. 30 and have to nod my head agreeing how frequently I sit at the light and watch trucks fly by when the light is red. I have learned not to go without looking first and have also told my boys not to take off right away when the light turns reds, to look first, then go.
Today, with that knowledge and insight, I may have saved several families and myself from a fatal accident. The light at JD Byrider, approximately 2 p.m., I am at the light. It turns green. I am first, and the car behind me, the cars across the street (one waiting for me to go so he could turn left) and the other one waiting, wondering why I am not going. I am sitting there for 30 seconds because I see a flatbed truck coming. He's trying hard to stop but he can't. I know I would make it across because I am seeing him and he's not quite at the intersection but not stopping. I don't want anyone to move so they don't get hit. I stop the traffic. There goes the trucker through the red light. I am now thanking God for my awareness and throwing my thumb up and the officer who saw the truck go through and flipped his lights on and got him.
What a day! There is a simple and logical answer to helping avoid this scenario. Lower the speed limit for trucks down. Test and see at what speed can a truck safely stop at the lights. Maybe 35 mph could make it safe for everyone.
Deb Miller
via e-mail
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Right To Life
Editor, Times-Union:Dear Mr. Trier and the rest of the Right to Life Organization: I have a very good solution for abortion: When the day comes that abortion is illegal. I would love for someone to walk in to Congress and the Senate and propose a bill that would make any Right to Life activist pay $50,000 a year to support and help raise all the children that will be born. And I have kept every name that has been in this newspaper that belongs to Right to Life! Then let's see how you like it! And if you don't like it then keep your nose out of other people's business! And lastly about gays and homosexuals someday you may have a son or daughter even your doctor, nurse, neighbor or best friend may come out and no they won't be PERFECT like yourself. But here's just a few words for you in closing. Whatcha gonna do when we're all around you! Have a good night!
Carol White
Warsaw
via e-mail
Generous Community
Editor, Times-Union:This is a prosperous and generous community that we live in. I witnessed this on Feb. 3 at a benefit that I hosted. The Banquet of Hope was held at the Shrine Building and all proceeds will be equally distributed between three local organizations that assist those in this community that are less fortunate: Our Fathers' House, Kosciusko Literacy Volunteers and Warsaw NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill).
120 guests came out in support of these organizations and many merchants and florists in this county joined me in sponsoring this event. I would like to thank each of them.
The Banquet of Hope Committee was comprised of Todd Biller, Connie Dierk, Linda Doll, Kathy Hamman and Charlene Metham. These few people came together on a mission to raise awareness for these three organizations and monetary funds. Their success cannot be measured but, in token of that success, The Banquet of Hope will become an annual event. Along with the committee, I would like to thank all of our Partners in Hope - those who supported us in person and others who could not attend but made monetary donations, our guest speakers and the many others who assisted us with promotion of this event.
Personally, I would like to thank Roz Morgan, Todd Biller and Kathy Hamman for allowing me to work with you as you continue to improve the lives of many in the community. On behalf of the many that you bring hope and assistance to, thank you.
Carroll Moore
Warsaw
Illegal Drinking
Editor, Times-Union:At this time of year, many of our young people are preparing for two very important occasions - prom and graduation. In order to make this year's festivities safe, responsible and enjoyable, we encourage everyone in our community to join together to stop underage drinking.
All of us -Êparents, educators, community groups, businesses, law enforcement officials, the alcoholic beverage industry and others -Êare important to preventing illegal underage drinking. Participation in Operation I.D. is a way for retailers to prevent sales to minors. Parental involvement also can make a difference. According to a national Roper poll, teenagers continue to identify their parents as the primary influence on whether they decide to drink or not. An invaluable tool to help parents talk to their children about underage drinking is "Family Talk About Drinking." My company distributes this booklet free of charge.
While we have plenty of work to be done, we are making progress in the fight against underage drinking. A recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services survey revealed that teens (12-17) who report having a drink in the last month was 45 percent lower in 1998 than in 1982. Likewise, the government reports that fatalities in teen drunk-driving crashes have declined an astonishing 65 percent since 1982.
Working together we can continue to help our young people make smart choices - from resisting negative peer pressure to respecting the law to avoiding underage drinking. We all make a difference.
Jerry Nelson, president
Nelson Beverage
Warsaw
Zoning Lessons
Editor, Times-Union:Your Feb. 3 front page article concerning the area planners denying the industrial rezoning request caught my attention. It's hard to imagine I am the only one who has this opinion, but:
Zoning problems: Lesson #1. There is nothing to worry about as long as there could be a possibility of a financial gain for a commissioner!
Doing business with the county: Lesson #2. There are no problems, even if your bids are higher as long as you are buddies with Eddie Creighton (i.e., bid for collecting delinquent taxes?).
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Lesson #3. Neither. It was Commissioner Eddie Creighton.
Tony Miller
Warsaw
Judge Not
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regards to the letter you had in the Tuesday, Feb. 15 paper. The letter was called "Unnatural Acts," by Matt Trier. I would like to say something to him and everyone else like him.
Everyone deserves to make their own choices. If Matt believes that being gay is wrong then it is probably a good thing he is not gay. God gave us a mind to make our own decisions. If not, we would all be Christians with the same life.
Guess what, we are all different and are given the right, by God, to make our own choices. There are many different religions, each thinking their religion is right, and for them it is. Only God knows exactly what he wants and we will find that out on Judgment Day. Until then we do our best to live our life how we think God would want us to.
Matt says the pastors and homosexuals are going against God because it says in the Bible that it is wrong. Well guess what? It also says that to judge people is wrong, so he is in the same boat. Everyone in this world is different and that's what was meant to be. I am not trying to change your mind or judge you. I am just saying worry about you and where you stand with God. The rest of us will handle and worry about our own lives.
Jessica Heath
Warsaw
U.S. 30 Traffic Woes
Editor, Times-Union:Another letter pertaining to the trucks running the stoplights on U.S. 30. I read the letters commenting on the fact that trucks are consistently on a daily basis, running the red lights all along U.S. 30 and have to nod my head agreeing how frequently I sit at the light and watch trucks fly by when the light is red. I have learned not to go without looking first and have also told my boys not to take off right away when the light turns reds, to look first, then go.
Today, with that knowledge and insight, I may have saved several families and myself from a fatal accident. The light at JD Byrider, approximately 2 p.m., I am at the light. It turns green. I am first, and the car behind me, the cars across the street (one waiting for me to go so he could turn left) and the other one waiting, wondering why I am not going. I am sitting there for 30 seconds because I see a flatbed truck coming. He's trying hard to stop but he can't. I know I would make it across because I am seeing him and he's not quite at the intersection but not stopping. I don't want anyone to move so they don't get hit. I stop the traffic. There goes the trucker through the red light. I am now thanking God for my awareness and throwing my thumb up and the officer who saw the truck go through and flipped his lights on and got him.
What a day! There is a simple and logical answer to helping avoid this scenario. Lower the speed limit for trucks down. Test and see at what speed can a truck safely stop at the lights. Maybe 35 mph could make it safe for everyone.
Deb Miller
via e-mail
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