Letters to the Editor 03-11-2003
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Passion Play - Medicare - Election Reform - Write Soldiers - Tiger Cheers - Robbery - Witness Wanted - Flag Etiquette
Passion Play
Editor, Times-Union:I am not terribly impressed by the oncoming Oakwood "Passion Play"; that is, I am not impressed over the fact that the whole thing is being so commercialized.
The notice in "Senior Life" states: "The 2003 musical will be presented at Oakwood Park, Syracuse - Ticket prices are $9 for adults, $6 for those under 18 - Dinner and accommodation packages are also offered in Oakwood Inn." It sounds as though they might be advertising for one of those elaborate Broadway theatrical extravaganzas, with a sumptuous meal thrown in for a price.
It appears that if one doesn't have the $9, he cannot be witness to the Passion Play. For instance, there might be a dear little grandmother whose very soul cries out to see the Passion Play but she can't because her meager income won't allow her to spend $9 for admission.
The Passion Play shouldn't be controlled by one special organization. The Passion Play should be sponsored and paid for by the masses. People should give donations, as much as they can, then everyone would have the opportunity to witness the Passion Play without having to worry about whether or not he has enough capital to purchase a ticket; in fact, everyone should have the privilege to view the Passion Play, with or without a ticket. After all, isn't Jesus for everybody? On the other hand, He never charged for His advice, nor His compassion, and He didn't sell tickets.
Don Kaiser
Warsaw
Medicare
Editor, Times-Union:After all the empty talk in Washington about fixing important entitlements programs, something refreshing happened this week: the president delivered a remarkably sensible blueprint for fixing Medicare and dramatically improving the quality of health care for all seniors.
Choice is an important element of this proposal. Seniors would be given the same kinds of choices currently available to members of Congress, with traditional Medicare still an option, and they wouldn't be forced into HMOs. Also included is long overdue relief for runaway prescription drug costs, with a new discount card and an additional subsidy for poor seniors.
The partisan bickering in Washington over Medicare has gone on for too long, and it's time for Congress to come through for seniors this year.
The president's plan, with its emphasis on giving Medicare the funding it needs and providing better benefits, seems like an excellent starting point.
Jim and Janet White
Syracuse
via e-mail
Election Reform
Editor, Times-Union:Here are a few possible ideas for election reform to think about and discuss:
1. Currently the American Electoral College is based on the number of senators and representatives each state has. This can be changed to be based only on the number of senators each state has to give each state an equal voice in selecting the president.
2. Placement of a "none-of-the-above" is an acceptable option on ballots - if that gets 51 percent of the votes, then that office would remain vacant.
3. In all elections for an office with a single position to be filled, the winning candidate should get at least a solid simple majority - 51 percent instead of the current 50 percent or less, or barely a majority, 50.5 percent system this country operates on.
4. A solid simple majority of adults should be registered to vote and actually show up at polls for an election to be valid.
5. More at-large elections should be held for town and city councils, and especially the county council, for better representation for the general public.
6. The current system of having 100 Indiana state representatives and 50 state senators in overlapping, confusing, jigsaw puzzle districts that cross county lines should be replaced with a single Indiana House of Representatives with one representative per county - giving us 92 representatives in districts that everyone is familiar with and who actually represent common local interests.
Alex Houze
Warsaw
Write Soldiers
Editor, Times-Union:Do you care? A few weeks ago a friend who has a grandson in Kuwait who keeps in touch with her by e-mail said soldiers in his unit don't receive mail. If we care, surely we can take a few minutes out of our busy work and families to write letters, send a "thinking of you" card. These young men are giving up their lives of freedom for ours. Please write to: Any Soldier, C Co. 1-293rd Inf., APO AE 09366. Write your address on the inside.
Louise Rape
Winona Lake
Tiger Cheers
Editor, Times-Union:Way to go, Tigers! I want to congratulate the Tigers on their 14-7 season. They have come a long way since the beginning of the season. I've enjoyed watching them play. To the coaching staff, managers, etc., you all do a fabulous job! It's hard to believe that the cheerleaders and cheer block don't cheer. They just stand there. Almost every time the visitors out-yell us! I'm a true Tiger fan, cheering them on whether they're winning or losing.
Janet Price
Warsaw
Robbery
Editor, Times-Union:To the person that robbed my house last Friday:
You may know where I live and have watched me come and go, but now it's my turn. I know who you are and I know where you live and it's time for me to watch you.
Don't you dare underestimate this mom trying to protect her children and home. I will investigate every break-in that's in my surrounding area and I will come up with enough proof to put you away.
You took home movies of my children and journals I kept since they were born; those are things I can never replace. I will make sure you won't be able to do this to anyone else.
Debi Taylor
Warsaw
Witness Wanted
Editor, Times-Union:Early Sunday morning March 9, around 3:30 a.m., we were awakened by a loud crash. When we looked outside we noticed a 1980s Bronco II leaving the scene. I believe it may have been two-toned with brown as one of the colors. This person hit two mailboxes and went into my driveway and crashed into my white S-10 pickup. The Bronco sustained extensive damage to the front, especially the left front and grill area.
Any information that anyone could provide as to the whereabouts of the Bronco and more importantly, who owns it would be greatly appreciated. Please phone 453-3020 and leave a message.
Tom Stull
Warsaw
via e-mail
Flag Etiquette
Editor, Times-Union:On Thursday evening, as my and daughter and I returned home from her basketball practice, she (10 years old) said out of the blue "I'm happy to be an American." I told her I was happy also and how we should be proud of our country. We decided to count how many American flags were flying. It was after dark and I was disappointed to find many flags flying after dark that were not illuminated. Please, let's all show our pride by displaying our flags properly. Either, put a spotlight on your flag or take it down when the sun goes down.
From the New Standard Encyclopedia: "The flag is displayed outdoors from sunrise to sunset. It may be displayed 24 hours a day if illuminated during the hours of darkness."
Lanette Waldschmidt
Warsaw
via e-mail
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- Passion Play - Medicare - Election Reform - Write Soldiers - Tiger Cheers - Robbery - Witness Wanted - Flag Etiquette
Passion Play
Editor, Times-Union:I am not terribly impressed by the oncoming Oakwood "Passion Play"; that is, I am not impressed over the fact that the whole thing is being so commercialized.
The notice in "Senior Life" states: "The 2003 musical will be presented at Oakwood Park, Syracuse - Ticket prices are $9 for adults, $6 for those under 18 - Dinner and accommodation packages are also offered in Oakwood Inn." It sounds as though they might be advertising for one of those elaborate Broadway theatrical extravaganzas, with a sumptuous meal thrown in for a price.
It appears that if one doesn't have the $9, he cannot be witness to the Passion Play. For instance, there might be a dear little grandmother whose very soul cries out to see the Passion Play but she can't because her meager income won't allow her to spend $9 for admission.
The Passion Play shouldn't be controlled by one special organization. The Passion Play should be sponsored and paid for by the masses. People should give donations, as much as they can, then everyone would have the opportunity to witness the Passion Play without having to worry about whether or not he has enough capital to purchase a ticket; in fact, everyone should have the privilege to view the Passion Play, with or without a ticket. After all, isn't Jesus for everybody? On the other hand, He never charged for His advice, nor His compassion, and He didn't sell tickets.
Don Kaiser
Warsaw
Medicare
Editor, Times-Union:After all the empty talk in Washington about fixing important entitlements programs, something refreshing happened this week: the president delivered a remarkably sensible blueprint for fixing Medicare and dramatically improving the quality of health care for all seniors.
Choice is an important element of this proposal. Seniors would be given the same kinds of choices currently available to members of Congress, with traditional Medicare still an option, and they wouldn't be forced into HMOs. Also included is long overdue relief for runaway prescription drug costs, with a new discount card and an additional subsidy for poor seniors.
The partisan bickering in Washington over Medicare has gone on for too long, and it's time for Congress to come through for seniors this year.
The president's plan, with its emphasis on giving Medicare the funding it needs and providing better benefits, seems like an excellent starting point.
Jim and Janet White
Syracuse
via e-mail
Election Reform
Editor, Times-Union:Here are a few possible ideas for election reform to think about and discuss:
1. Currently the American Electoral College is based on the number of senators and representatives each state has. This can be changed to be based only on the number of senators each state has to give each state an equal voice in selecting the president.
2. Placement of a "none-of-the-above" is an acceptable option on ballots - if that gets 51 percent of the votes, then that office would remain vacant.
3. In all elections for an office with a single position to be filled, the winning candidate should get at least a solid simple majority - 51 percent instead of the current 50 percent or less, or barely a majority, 50.5 percent system this country operates on.
4. A solid simple majority of adults should be registered to vote and actually show up at polls for an election to be valid.
5. More at-large elections should be held for town and city councils, and especially the county council, for better representation for the general public.
6. The current system of having 100 Indiana state representatives and 50 state senators in overlapping, confusing, jigsaw puzzle districts that cross county lines should be replaced with a single Indiana House of Representatives with one representative per county - giving us 92 representatives in districts that everyone is familiar with and who actually represent common local interests.
Alex Houze
Warsaw
Write Soldiers
Editor, Times-Union:Do you care? A few weeks ago a friend who has a grandson in Kuwait who keeps in touch with her by e-mail said soldiers in his unit don't receive mail. If we care, surely we can take a few minutes out of our busy work and families to write letters, send a "thinking of you" card. These young men are giving up their lives of freedom for ours. Please write to: Any Soldier, C Co. 1-293rd Inf., APO AE 09366. Write your address on the inside.
Louise Rape
Winona Lake
Tiger Cheers
Editor, Times-Union:Way to go, Tigers! I want to congratulate the Tigers on their 14-7 season. They have come a long way since the beginning of the season. I've enjoyed watching them play. To the coaching staff, managers, etc., you all do a fabulous job! It's hard to believe that the cheerleaders and cheer block don't cheer. They just stand there. Almost every time the visitors out-yell us! I'm a true Tiger fan, cheering them on whether they're winning or losing.
Janet Price
Warsaw
Robbery
Editor, Times-Union:To the person that robbed my house last Friday:
You may know where I live and have watched me come and go, but now it's my turn. I know who you are and I know where you live and it's time for me to watch you.
Don't you dare underestimate this mom trying to protect her children and home. I will investigate every break-in that's in my surrounding area and I will come up with enough proof to put you away.
You took home movies of my children and journals I kept since they were born; those are things I can never replace. I will make sure you won't be able to do this to anyone else.
Debi Taylor
Warsaw
Witness Wanted
Editor, Times-Union:Early Sunday morning March 9, around 3:30 a.m., we were awakened by a loud crash. When we looked outside we noticed a 1980s Bronco II leaving the scene. I believe it may have been two-toned with brown as one of the colors. This person hit two mailboxes and went into my driveway and crashed into my white S-10 pickup. The Bronco sustained extensive damage to the front, especially the left front and grill area.
Any information that anyone could provide as to the whereabouts of the Bronco and more importantly, who owns it would be greatly appreciated. Please phone 453-3020 and leave a message.
Tom Stull
Warsaw
via e-mail
Flag Etiquette
Editor, Times-Union:On Thursday evening, as my and daughter and I returned home from her basketball practice, she (10 years old) said out of the blue "I'm happy to be an American." I told her I was happy also and how we should be proud of our country. We decided to count how many American flags were flying. It was after dark and I was disappointed to find many flags flying after dark that were not illuminated. Please, let's all show our pride by displaying our flags properly. Either, put a spotlight on your flag or take it down when the sun goes down.
From the New Standard Encyclopedia: "The flag is displayed outdoors from sunrise to sunset. It may be displayed 24 hours a day if illuminated during the hours of darkness."
Lanette Waldschmidt
Warsaw
via e-mail
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