Letters to the Editor 03-29-2006
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Sports And Hispanics - Personal Attacks - Biofuels Plant - Local Terror
Sports And Hispanics
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regards to the recent string of ridiculously sad letters to the editor.
First off, I have lived in Warsaw for more than 12 years and have seen dramatic changes take place to make the county better. I used to be proud to say I was from Kosciusko County, until I recently returned from the Army, active duty. I have been reading the paper in awe, at the nerve of people here. Number one, if someone is given the right to write a column in the paper about Tiger sports, it should be Dale Hubler. I played on the same team he did in high school. He tells the truth about players, truth you parents might not want to hear about your kids. And he knows Tiger sports better than the coaches do.
Secondly, this is addressed to "Mr. Mayor." I am a 25-year-old young man who has seen a lot in my life so far. We are Americans, living in the United States of America, where English used to be, and should be, the first language. The citizens of our county should not have to learn Spanish. The local Hispanics need to learn English to better acquaint themselves with us.
In conclusion, I have to say I am embarrassed when someone asks me where I live and I say Kosciusko County. Everyone reading these letters, stop and ask yourselves, "Am I respectful and courteous?" I want to say thank you to local law enforcement, firefighters, volunteers and most of all the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force for making the community a better place to live. Live Free.
Josh Berger, via e-mail
Warsaw
Personal Attacks
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regard to the recent comments about the Plumlee family in the paper. While I have no knowledge regarding the current issues pertaining to basketball, I was offended by the personal attacks.
Clearly, those leveling such accusations are not personally familiar with the Plumlees. I have known the Plumlees and their four children since they first moved to this community. I worked professionally with Perky on a daily basis for several years, am a neighbor, and have had many conversations regarding family and kids with both Perky and Leslie. Parenting in a responsible, nurturing manner is of the utmost concern to them. They have raised their children in a loving, open-minded home, where people are accepted for themselves, without any regard to whom they know, to whom they are related, or to how much money they have. The children are mature, responsible, hard-working and well-mannered. They are not only good students but good leaders who serve as positive role models. They are down to earth, friendly and thoughtful; all interactions with them are favorable.
Public criticism of the Plumlees, their children and their parenting skills is unwarranted, uninformed and unnecessary.
Jane Kauffman, via e-mail
Warsaw
Biofuels Plant
Editor, Times-Union:As a community with nothing, Claypool should appreciate the implementation of the world's largest biofuels plant. Kosciusko County used to be a hopping place, back in the day, because of the railroad systems and access to the grain mill. Today, it has become a run-down town with a post office and a bar.
Wow ... talk about improvement!
Adding a 100 million gallon facility such as the Louis-Dreyfus operation will not only bring 80 jobs to the area, but it will also greatly increase the economic development of our rural establishment. Before people get upset about having this in their backyards, I hope they realize that it is still agriculture. Agriculture is everywhere. Without it, you would be naked and hungry because you would have no clothes to wear or food to eat. To say that you don't want that in your town is comparable to saying that you'd really rather not have air. It's a necessity, and it benefits all parties involved.
Sure, there will be some short-term disadvantages, but get over it. Life is too short to be so selfish, don't you think? Before you get upset about land depreciation, think outside your small surroundings. Look at the entire county as a whole. In the big picture, your land value will sky rocket. The agricultural value of your land will increase due to supply and demand of such commodities as those precious soybeans you refuse to embrace.
Did our forefathers fight the initiation of indoor plumbing systems? No. Was that a new and unnecessary process? Sure, you could say that we could have lived without toilets in our homes.
But let's face it - with the rate Americans are going today (total food consumption and waste), we need to utilize our resources to the best of our abilities now, before it's too late.
Melinda Salmons, via e-mail
Claypool
Local Terror
Editor, Times-Union:Not too long ago, two women were accosted at a local shopping plaza in Warsaw. As I recall, they were robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight. Subsequent reports indicated the aggressive act might have been linked to a gang-related initiation right.
Monday's edition of the Times-Union carried the report of a young woman injured in a drive-by shooting. The alleged perpetrators were apprehended with evidence suggesting they were involved in illegal drug trafficking.
These incidents ought to remind the citizens of Kosciusko County that the war on terror is also being fought in our own backyard. Those wishing to instill fear may not be blowing themselves up, killing dozens of innocents in the process, but the use of intimidation in any form to further the illegal activities of gangs and drug runners is an attempt to produce terror.
Rather than falling prey to fear, we need to demand that the perpetrators of these crimes, if found guilty, be punished to the full extent of the law. Our prosecutor and judges need to send a clear message to those who may be considering Warsaw as a base of operations for their illegal activities: Not in our neighborhood!
With these recent gang- and drug-related crimes taking place right here in our own home town, I applaud the recent action by our state lawmakers and governor. Last week, Governor Daniels signed into law the "Castle Doctrine," giving Hoosiers the right to use deadly force, if necessary, to protect their lives and the lives of loved ones without fear of recrimination. It should never be the law-abiding citizen who must live in dread. Instead, let those who choose to thwart our laws and rob us of our peace be the ones who live in fear.
Michael C. Mahan, via e-mail
Warsaw
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Sports And Hispanics
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regards to the recent string of ridiculously sad letters to the editor.
First off, I have lived in Warsaw for more than 12 years and have seen dramatic changes take place to make the county better. I used to be proud to say I was from Kosciusko County, until I recently returned from the Army, active duty. I have been reading the paper in awe, at the nerve of people here. Number one, if someone is given the right to write a column in the paper about Tiger sports, it should be Dale Hubler. I played on the same team he did in high school. He tells the truth about players, truth you parents might not want to hear about your kids. And he knows Tiger sports better than the coaches do.
Secondly, this is addressed to "Mr. Mayor." I am a 25-year-old young man who has seen a lot in my life so far. We are Americans, living in the United States of America, where English used to be, and should be, the first language. The citizens of our county should not have to learn Spanish. The local Hispanics need to learn English to better acquaint themselves with us.
In conclusion, I have to say I am embarrassed when someone asks me where I live and I say Kosciusko County. Everyone reading these letters, stop and ask yourselves, "Am I respectful and courteous?" I want to say thank you to local law enforcement, firefighters, volunteers and most of all the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force for making the community a better place to live. Live Free.
Josh Berger, via e-mail
Warsaw
Personal Attacks
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regard to the recent comments about the Plumlee family in the paper. While I have no knowledge regarding the current issues pertaining to basketball, I was offended by the personal attacks.
Clearly, those leveling such accusations are not personally familiar with the Plumlees. I have known the Plumlees and their four children since they first moved to this community. I worked professionally with Perky on a daily basis for several years, am a neighbor, and have had many conversations regarding family and kids with both Perky and Leslie. Parenting in a responsible, nurturing manner is of the utmost concern to them. They have raised their children in a loving, open-minded home, where people are accepted for themselves, without any regard to whom they know, to whom they are related, or to how much money they have. The children are mature, responsible, hard-working and well-mannered. They are not only good students but good leaders who serve as positive role models. They are down to earth, friendly and thoughtful; all interactions with them are favorable.
Public criticism of the Plumlees, their children and their parenting skills is unwarranted, uninformed and unnecessary.
Jane Kauffman, via e-mail
Warsaw
Biofuels Plant
Editor, Times-Union:As a community with nothing, Claypool should appreciate the implementation of the world's largest biofuels plant. Kosciusko County used to be a hopping place, back in the day, because of the railroad systems and access to the grain mill. Today, it has become a run-down town with a post office and a bar.
Wow ... talk about improvement!
Adding a 100 million gallon facility such as the Louis-Dreyfus operation will not only bring 80 jobs to the area, but it will also greatly increase the economic development of our rural establishment. Before people get upset about having this in their backyards, I hope they realize that it is still agriculture. Agriculture is everywhere. Without it, you would be naked and hungry because you would have no clothes to wear or food to eat. To say that you don't want that in your town is comparable to saying that you'd really rather not have air. It's a necessity, and it benefits all parties involved.
Sure, there will be some short-term disadvantages, but get over it. Life is too short to be so selfish, don't you think? Before you get upset about land depreciation, think outside your small surroundings. Look at the entire county as a whole. In the big picture, your land value will sky rocket. The agricultural value of your land will increase due to supply and demand of such commodities as those precious soybeans you refuse to embrace.
Did our forefathers fight the initiation of indoor plumbing systems? No. Was that a new and unnecessary process? Sure, you could say that we could have lived without toilets in our homes.
But let's face it - with the rate Americans are going today (total food consumption and waste), we need to utilize our resources to the best of our abilities now, before it's too late.
Melinda Salmons, via e-mail
Claypool
Local Terror
Editor, Times-Union:Not too long ago, two women were accosted at a local shopping plaza in Warsaw. As I recall, they were robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight. Subsequent reports indicated the aggressive act might have been linked to a gang-related initiation right.
Monday's edition of the Times-Union carried the report of a young woman injured in a drive-by shooting. The alleged perpetrators were apprehended with evidence suggesting they were involved in illegal drug trafficking.
These incidents ought to remind the citizens of Kosciusko County that the war on terror is also being fought in our own backyard. Those wishing to instill fear may not be blowing themselves up, killing dozens of innocents in the process, but the use of intimidation in any form to further the illegal activities of gangs and drug runners is an attempt to produce terror.
Rather than falling prey to fear, we need to demand that the perpetrators of these crimes, if found guilty, be punished to the full extent of the law. Our prosecutor and judges need to send a clear message to those who may be considering Warsaw as a base of operations for their illegal activities: Not in our neighborhood!
With these recent gang- and drug-related crimes taking place right here in our own home town, I applaud the recent action by our state lawmakers and governor. Last week, Governor Daniels signed into law the "Castle Doctrine," giving Hoosiers the right to use deadly force, if necessary, to protect their lives and the lives of loved ones without fear of recrimination. It should never be the law-abiding citizen who must live in dread. Instead, let those who choose to thwart our laws and rob us of our peace be the ones who live in fear.
Michael C. Mahan, via e-mail
Warsaw
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