Letters to the Editor 03-10-2000
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Congratulations, Triton - Capital Punishment - Thou Shalt Not Kill - Tiger Fan - Classy Team - Animal Welfare - Blessing Of Freedom
Congratulations, Triton
Editor, Times-Union:As both a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana's fifth congressional district and a father of a high school daughter who plays basketball, it is with both pride and respect that I commend the Triton girls basketball team, coaches, parents and fans for their Class A State Championship.
It requires dedication and hard work to be a champion. As players and teammates, the skills each of you have learned go well beyond the confines of the basketball court. You have challenged yourselves to be the best that you can be. With that spirit, you will do well in your future endeavors.
My heartfelt congratulations to the Lady Trojans!
Steve Buyer, Congressman
Indiana Fifth District
Capital Punishment
Editor, Times-Union:What did God mean when He said, "Thou shall not kill"? Using "Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible"- King James Version, I looked up the word "kill." Kill, killed, killedst, killest, killeth and killing were used approximately 200 times in the Bible.
The Hebrew word used for "kill" in the above Commandment is "ratsach." It was only used four times in the Bible - two times for "Thou shall not kill." The other two times basically describe killing someone who was found innocent of murder.
The Greek word used for "kill" in the above Commandment is "phoneuo." It was used ten times in the Bible. Besides quoting "Thou shall not kill,", it was used to describe killing a righteous person.
The Bible did not use "ratsach" nor "phoneuo" to describe killing an animal, killing in war, killing in self-defense or killing a person found guilty of committing a high crime. The Bible used more than a dozen other Hebrew and Greek words for these purposes. Their meanings can be found the same way.
Todd Engle
Warsaw
via e-mail
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Editor, Times-Union:In response to Mr. Lindemuth and Mr. Walmer (Stevens, not Stephens):
This is the first time I have seen someone try to use one piece of Scripture that came before another to override it. Exodus 20:13 came after Genesis 9:6, which normally causes the first Scripture to be superceded. Exodus 20:13 is when God gave the laws to Moses. In the Kings James Version I find it as "Thou shalt not kill," not finding murder there, but I don't know what version of the Bible you are using.ÊIf you want to use Scripture to override one of theÊTen Commandments, please find it after the Ten Commandments were handed down, not before they were written. Also, please point out where man's laws supercedes God's laws. Thank you. HaveÊa nice day.
Michael L. Stevens
Pierceton
via e-mail
Tiger Fan
Editor, Times-Union:Why is it that the visiting teams fans also outcheer our cheerblock and cheerleaders? It seems to me the only time we cheer and yell is when we're behind or the TV cameras are on them! The boys should be cheered on the 32 minutes they play. I cheer my heart out whether the team is winning or losing!
Janet Price
Warsaw
Classy Team
Editor, Times-Union:Valley 8th grade girls basketball team -
Throughout your Middle School years your 45-0 record shows what excellent athletes you are. But I am proud of the way you continue to conduct yourselves withÊ"class" beyond your years.
Thank you for dedicating the game to my dad, Tom Miller. I am sure he was watching this game just as he did all the others (with overzealous voiced opinions of the referees' calls) cheering each and every one of you on ... except this time he had a different view.
I want you to know that you are all champions off the floor as much as you are on.
Mari Leckrone
AkronÊ
via e-mail
Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:The Animal Welfare League would like to thank the following veterinarians for their contributions in helping us to promote Spay Day, USA.
We would like to thank Dr. Brungardt for donating his services to spaying and neutering some of our animals from the shelter while they wait to be adopted.
We would also like to thank Dr. Venetia Shafer for offering spay/neuter discounts during the week of Feb. 29. Their support in Spay Day helped in preventing literally hundreds of unwanted kittens and puppies from being born and ending up in shelters and then possibly euthanized.
If you have any questions regarding spaying/neutering your pet, please call your veterinarian. If you do not have a vet or would like more information on neutering, or if you need assistance in paying for the procedure, we can help you. Neutering your pet is one of the most important things you could do for them.
Tracey Yates
Trina Menzie
AWL directors
Blessing Of Freedom
Editor, Times-Union:Cal Thomas and Judge Bork claim that because abortion is not mentioned specifically, therefore a "strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution" and Bill of Rights would not allow it. By this logic, they would have us believe that the only rights "We The People" would have were those specifically and absolutely enumerated as if in stone! The application of this logic to the country as a whole would mean that because women are not mentioned specifically, therefore women have no rights! Further, those rights that "We The People" enjoy today would be trapped in a period of time when technology was much less advanced and there would be no natural rights; as such, each and every simple act of biology to be legal would require an act of legislation. Privacy would be nonexistent as the responsibility for individual response to biological functions would, because of our representative form of government, become subject to the will of society at large. Common sense would no longer be necessary. Conformity would prevail. No longer would we be burdened by the troublesome dilemma of free thought. When, in the course of living our lives, a particular situation presents itself (if the correct response is not already legislated or otherwise written in minute detail) we can let society decide for us. Individual responsibility and accountability would become things of the past and society would be our conscience and be held accountable for human transgressions. What a wonderfully dreary place this country would become!
It cannot be stated enough how fortunate we are to live in a country where the founders did not act selfishly and only give to themselves the blessings of freedom and liberty within the time frame they existed. Instead the founders secured the blessings of liberty to themselves and their posterity. Because the founders had faith in their fellow man's ability to think and act for themselves, they created a Constitution based upon the republican principle of self-government and, because of the amendment process, is alive and changeable to reflect the advancement of liberty that from their own experience they knew would occur.
Subsequently the adoption of the 14th Amendment in 1868 (after the outcome of the Civil War determined that the country would continue as a union of states dedicated to self-government and equal rights and protection) extended the umbrella of protection from governmental intrusion the Bill of Rights gave to us - on what the Supreme Court ruled only applied at the federal level - to the state and local jurisdiction. And it clarifies when and to whom these absolute and otherwise unalienable rights begin and belong to: all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.
Mr. Editor, Roe vs. Wade created no new laws; instead it deleted an unnecessary and otherwise intrusive law that denied a woman the unalienable rights for freedom of conscience and of self-determination that "all persons" possess. Common sense and the various rulings by state, federal and Supreme Courts since would support my opinion. To those men who would not believe "women" fall under th parameters of "all persons," I would suggest you express your opinion to your wife or "significant other" from the safety of distance!
Chuck Zimmerman
Leesburg
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Congratulations, Triton
Editor, Times-Union:As both a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana's fifth congressional district and a father of a high school daughter who plays basketball, it is with both pride and respect that I commend the Triton girls basketball team, coaches, parents and fans for their Class A State Championship.
It requires dedication and hard work to be a champion. As players and teammates, the skills each of you have learned go well beyond the confines of the basketball court. You have challenged yourselves to be the best that you can be. With that spirit, you will do well in your future endeavors.
My heartfelt congratulations to the Lady Trojans!
Steve Buyer, Congressman
Indiana Fifth District
Capital Punishment
Editor, Times-Union:What did God mean when He said, "Thou shall not kill"? Using "Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible"- King James Version, I looked up the word "kill." Kill, killed, killedst, killest, killeth and killing were used approximately 200 times in the Bible.
The Hebrew word used for "kill" in the above Commandment is "ratsach." It was only used four times in the Bible - two times for "Thou shall not kill." The other two times basically describe killing someone who was found innocent of murder.
The Greek word used for "kill" in the above Commandment is "phoneuo." It was used ten times in the Bible. Besides quoting "Thou shall not kill,", it was used to describe killing a righteous person.
The Bible did not use "ratsach" nor "phoneuo" to describe killing an animal, killing in war, killing in self-defense or killing a person found guilty of committing a high crime. The Bible used more than a dozen other Hebrew and Greek words for these purposes. Their meanings can be found the same way.
Todd Engle
Warsaw
via e-mail
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Editor, Times-Union:In response to Mr. Lindemuth and Mr. Walmer (Stevens, not Stephens):
This is the first time I have seen someone try to use one piece of Scripture that came before another to override it. Exodus 20:13 came after Genesis 9:6, which normally causes the first Scripture to be superceded. Exodus 20:13 is when God gave the laws to Moses. In the Kings James Version I find it as "Thou shalt not kill," not finding murder there, but I don't know what version of the Bible you are using.ÊIf you want to use Scripture to override one of theÊTen Commandments, please find it after the Ten Commandments were handed down, not before they were written. Also, please point out where man's laws supercedes God's laws. Thank you. HaveÊa nice day.
Michael L. Stevens
Pierceton
via e-mail
Tiger Fan
Editor, Times-Union:Why is it that the visiting teams fans also outcheer our cheerblock and cheerleaders? It seems to me the only time we cheer and yell is when we're behind or the TV cameras are on them! The boys should be cheered on the 32 minutes they play. I cheer my heart out whether the team is winning or losing!
Janet Price
Warsaw
Classy Team
Editor, Times-Union:Valley 8th grade girls basketball team -
Throughout your Middle School years your 45-0 record shows what excellent athletes you are. But I am proud of the way you continue to conduct yourselves withÊ"class" beyond your years.
Thank you for dedicating the game to my dad, Tom Miller. I am sure he was watching this game just as he did all the others (with overzealous voiced opinions of the referees' calls) cheering each and every one of you on ... except this time he had a different view.
I want you to know that you are all champions off the floor as much as you are on.
Mari Leckrone
AkronÊ
via e-mail
Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:The Animal Welfare League would like to thank the following veterinarians for their contributions in helping us to promote Spay Day, USA.
We would like to thank Dr. Brungardt for donating his services to spaying and neutering some of our animals from the shelter while they wait to be adopted.
We would also like to thank Dr. Venetia Shafer for offering spay/neuter discounts during the week of Feb. 29. Their support in Spay Day helped in preventing literally hundreds of unwanted kittens and puppies from being born and ending up in shelters and then possibly euthanized.
If you have any questions regarding spaying/neutering your pet, please call your veterinarian. If you do not have a vet or would like more information on neutering, or if you need assistance in paying for the procedure, we can help you. Neutering your pet is one of the most important things you could do for them.
Tracey Yates
Trina Menzie
AWL directors
Blessing Of Freedom
Editor, Times-Union:Cal Thomas and Judge Bork claim that because abortion is not mentioned specifically, therefore a "strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution" and Bill of Rights would not allow it. By this logic, they would have us believe that the only rights "We The People" would have were those specifically and absolutely enumerated as if in stone! The application of this logic to the country as a whole would mean that because women are not mentioned specifically, therefore women have no rights! Further, those rights that "We The People" enjoy today would be trapped in a period of time when technology was much less advanced and there would be no natural rights; as such, each and every simple act of biology to be legal would require an act of legislation. Privacy would be nonexistent as the responsibility for individual response to biological functions would, because of our representative form of government, become subject to the will of society at large. Common sense would no longer be necessary. Conformity would prevail. No longer would we be burdened by the troublesome dilemma of free thought. When, in the course of living our lives, a particular situation presents itself (if the correct response is not already legislated or otherwise written in minute detail) we can let society decide for us. Individual responsibility and accountability would become things of the past and society would be our conscience and be held accountable for human transgressions. What a wonderfully dreary place this country would become!
It cannot be stated enough how fortunate we are to live in a country where the founders did not act selfishly and only give to themselves the blessings of freedom and liberty within the time frame they existed. Instead the founders secured the blessings of liberty to themselves and their posterity. Because the founders had faith in their fellow man's ability to think and act for themselves, they created a Constitution based upon the republican principle of self-government and, because of the amendment process, is alive and changeable to reflect the advancement of liberty that from their own experience they knew would occur.
Subsequently the adoption of the 14th Amendment in 1868 (after the outcome of the Civil War determined that the country would continue as a union of states dedicated to self-government and equal rights and protection) extended the umbrella of protection from governmental intrusion the Bill of Rights gave to us - on what the Supreme Court ruled only applied at the federal level - to the state and local jurisdiction. And it clarifies when and to whom these absolute and otherwise unalienable rights begin and belong to: all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.
Mr. Editor, Roe vs. Wade created no new laws; instead it deleted an unnecessary and otherwise intrusive law that denied a woman the unalienable rights for freedom of conscience and of self-determination that "all persons" possess. Common sense and the various rulings by state, federal and Supreme Courts since would support my opinion. To those men who would not believe "women" fall under th parameters of "all persons," I would suggest you express your opinion to your wife or "significant other" from the safety of distance!
Chuck Zimmerman
Leesburg
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