Letters to the Editor 09-29-2000
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Looking Forward To Voting - Children And Politics - Accident - Cutting Edge - Running Stop Signs
Looking Forward To Voting
Editor, Times-Union:Since I turned 18 a few months ago, my highlight has been looking forward to finally getting to vote! I am anticipating the opportunity of getting involved in our government.
It has been a concern of mine that citizens are not making a positive influence on our government. I encourage you to not only vote, but also to be knowledgeable and educated about your candidate.
Why should we vote? What could happen if we ignore this vital opportunity in the United States?
As you well know, we have many great freedoms in America, and one of them is voting. However, many people do not stop and consider if their candidate has the wisdom to guide our country in the right direction. We ourselves have to evaluate, be discerning and vote intelligently. All people should use every opportunity to exert a positive influence on our government. After all, can we expect the U.S. government to protect us if we wash our hands of participation in the privilege of electing our leaders?
Do you know the detrimental effect of not voting wisely? Can we not all say that we want our country to remain a strong nation and hold to the values of our Christian heritage? Our nation depends on her people! How did loose living, music that reflects low morals and violent crimes come to such a point of intensity? I think we have forgotten God when voting for our leaders. We need to take a stand for what is right and move our nation in the right direction. Socialists will have an easy target if we do not change some important things in our country. That starts with a good leader!
Consider the following quotes which are startling reminders that we need to take action now.
Lenin's blueprint for the gradual communist control of the globe: "First, we will take eastern Europe, then the masses of Asia. Then we will encircle the United States of America, which will be the last bastion of capitalism. We will have to attack it; it will fall like an overripe fruit into our hands."
Nikita Khrushchev: "We cannot expect Americans to jump from capitalism to communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving Americans doses of socialism until they suddenly awake to find out they have communism."
Charles B. Shuman explains the harmfulness of wanting ease and not being alert. "It (socialism) offers security as a substitute for opportunity and the price is freedom."
Our future is determined by how we use our liberty today. Alex de Toqueville's statement still proves true. "Liberty is impossible without morality and morality is impossible without faith."
We desperately need strong godly families who will take the responsibility to get positively involved in government. Will you use this opportunity to have a positive influence on our government this election and every election?
Sarah Cornelius
Warsaw
Children And Politics
Editor, Times-Union:When it comes to kids, we should not be political. All children, regardless of whether they are wealthy or less fortunate, should get the best education available. So, for that reason I simply cannot vote for David McIntosh to be governor. He has shown us repeatedly in Congress that he only cares about wealthy children.
Please help me understand why Mr. McIntosh voted to cut billions of dollars in lunch funding for less fortunate kids and why he said no to child health care initiatives. Please help me understand why he tried to kill the Head Start program, which improves education for poor children.
Please help me understand why I should vote for Mr. McIntosh, because I cannot find one good reason.
Saulo Perez
South Bend
Accident
Editor, Times-Union:This letter is in regards to the accident that occurred on Sept. 21, on the corner of McKinley and Jefferson streets involving the death of a friend and co-worker, Dale Davis. The paper stated that Mr. Davis ran a stop sign. Maybe he did, maybe he blacked out from a mini-stroke or possibly diabetic shock, no one knows and probably never will. But this does not give any driver of a vehicle, which is a killing machine, the right to drive recklessly.
I have had it told to me by many different sources that two young men were using this stretch of residential road as their own personal race track. I don't know if this is true or not, but I do know that many people use this strip of roadway in that respect. The stop sign at Dalton Foundry and Warsaw Plating Works may as well not be there because most people do not stop. They barely slow down.
I believe the town of Warsaw should be concerned with their streets being used as race tracks, especially in residential areas. Not only are there people who may be driving and not see oncoming cars, there are children there also, playing, trusting that their homes and yards are safe from speeders. Are they?
Automobiles are not toys to be given to children. They are complex machinery to be used by responsible adults. Driving is not a God-given right, it is a privilege. Use it wisely.
Brenda Rock
Genelle Mullins
All of Second Shift
Warsaw Plating
Warsaw
Cutting Edge
Editor, Times-Union:I just wanted to share my feelings on the incident that happened at The Cutting Edge. I do not know any of the people involved, but this was a shocking story that happened less than a mile from my home, an incident that disturbed me wholly.
I've lived in Warsaw almost four years. I was raised in a town where crime was just as common as your everyday shoppers. In Orlando, where I'm from, I'd see young teens running around my street with guns, never did there seem to be any peace against the blaring sounds of cops and all that follow.
When I moved here with my three children, it took me time to adjust to the peace and quiet. It was strange to me to see so many people willing to help others. It was odd to me that I'd turn on the news or pick up a paper and hear about garden parties, local events, etc., instead of murder, rapes, robberies, carjackings or home invasions.
But naturally, this is a good thing. A good place to raise kids. But it seems to me, the times they are a'changing around here. It seems to me as I sit back and watch this town grow little by little, that the crime and violence is, too.
My heart pours out to any and all involved in yesterday's horrid events, and to the families and friends of the victims. It saddened me terribly to know that people had to endure that kind of torment, that people are having to live with something like this. It's heartbreaking to know that this will turn the lives of many completely around.
It saddens me there isn't a safe place in this world
It saddens me someone with an edge can change your life.
It saddens me to watch a "safe haven" of a town become that which I thought I left behind four years ago.
But there is progress, there are people. Where there are people, I guess we will always have to deal with others who have no respect for human life.
I've heard so many people say, "Not around here, this is a small town." But it's happening, right here in everyone's back yard. It's not an excuse that should be used anymore. As towns get bigger by building, henceforth come the people. Maybe it's time to educate.
As an individual, I am aware of the fact that you should be good and kind to others. I am also aware of the fact not everyone cares.
This is my cry out to the community, to you the paper, too. No one can change yesterday's events, no one can take away the pain these people feel. What can I do to help? Is there an organization you can go to and join where their sole purpose is to help victims? Having been a victim of violent crimes myself in the past, I know the torture these people are experiencing. I know how important it is to know someone out there cares. I know the importance of needing to express all the emotions that follow tragedy. I want to help.
I wasn't sure where to turn, so I'm writing you. If it is at all possible, a reply would be much appreciated.
Paula L. Thames
Pierceton
Running Stop Signs
Editor, Times-Union:In response to Barb's letter about prison ministries, they have been here forever, yet there are more big jails being built every day. If these people would have spent time praying in church instead of preying on others they wouldn't be where they are. I will save my prayers for Ann Sweet, who lost a daughter who was killed by a semi driver; the family of Jill Carpenter, who was also killed by a semi driver; eight people injured by a hit-and-run semi driver; and Cody Jason Michael Beal born without his father, a state trooper who was killed while trying to help. By the way, there are still a hundred jerks driving semis and other vehicles that run the stop signs at 350W and 200N every day and from what I see, this is not the only spot. Instead of coddling our prisoners, the sheriff's department should worry about protecting the innocent on our roads that want to live out their life in one piece.
Frank Kalka
Warsaw
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Looking Forward To Voting
Editor, Times-Union:Since I turned 18 a few months ago, my highlight has been looking forward to finally getting to vote! I am anticipating the opportunity of getting involved in our government.
It has been a concern of mine that citizens are not making a positive influence on our government. I encourage you to not only vote, but also to be knowledgeable and educated about your candidate.
Why should we vote? What could happen if we ignore this vital opportunity in the United States?
As you well know, we have many great freedoms in America, and one of them is voting. However, many people do not stop and consider if their candidate has the wisdom to guide our country in the right direction. We ourselves have to evaluate, be discerning and vote intelligently. All people should use every opportunity to exert a positive influence on our government. After all, can we expect the U.S. government to protect us if we wash our hands of participation in the privilege of electing our leaders?
Do you know the detrimental effect of not voting wisely? Can we not all say that we want our country to remain a strong nation and hold to the values of our Christian heritage? Our nation depends on her people! How did loose living, music that reflects low morals and violent crimes come to such a point of intensity? I think we have forgotten God when voting for our leaders. We need to take a stand for what is right and move our nation in the right direction. Socialists will have an easy target if we do not change some important things in our country. That starts with a good leader!
Consider the following quotes which are startling reminders that we need to take action now.
Lenin's blueprint for the gradual communist control of the globe: "First, we will take eastern Europe, then the masses of Asia. Then we will encircle the United States of America, which will be the last bastion of capitalism. We will have to attack it; it will fall like an overripe fruit into our hands."
Nikita Khrushchev: "We cannot expect Americans to jump from capitalism to communism, but we can assist their elected leaders in giving Americans doses of socialism until they suddenly awake to find out they have communism."
Charles B. Shuman explains the harmfulness of wanting ease and not being alert. "It (socialism) offers security as a substitute for opportunity and the price is freedom."
Our future is determined by how we use our liberty today. Alex de Toqueville's statement still proves true. "Liberty is impossible without morality and morality is impossible without faith."
We desperately need strong godly families who will take the responsibility to get positively involved in government. Will you use this opportunity to have a positive influence on our government this election and every election?
Sarah Cornelius
Warsaw
Children And Politics
Editor, Times-Union:When it comes to kids, we should not be political. All children, regardless of whether they are wealthy or less fortunate, should get the best education available. So, for that reason I simply cannot vote for David McIntosh to be governor. He has shown us repeatedly in Congress that he only cares about wealthy children.
Please help me understand why Mr. McIntosh voted to cut billions of dollars in lunch funding for less fortunate kids and why he said no to child health care initiatives. Please help me understand why he tried to kill the Head Start program, which improves education for poor children.
Please help me understand why I should vote for Mr. McIntosh, because I cannot find one good reason.
Saulo Perez
South Bend
Accident
Editor, Times-Union:This letter is in regards to the accident that occurred on Sept. 21, on the corner of McKinley and Jefferson streets involving the death of a friend and co-worker, Dale Davis. The paper stated that Mr. Davis ran a stop sign. Maybe he did, maybe he blacked out from a mini-stroke or possibly diabetic shock, no one knows and probably never will. But this does not give any driver of a vehicle, which is a killing machine, the right to drive recklessly.
I have had it told to me by many different sources that two young men were using this stretch of residential road as their own personal race track. I don't know if this is true or not, but I do know that many people use this strip of roadway in that respect. The stop sign at Dalton Foundry and Warsaw Plating Works may as well not be there because most people do not stop. They barely slow down.
I believe the town of Warsaw should be concerned with their streets being used as race tracks, especially in residential areas. Not only are there people who may be driving and not see oncoming cars, there are children there also, playing, trusting that their homes and yards are safe from speeders. Are they?
Automobiles are not toys to be given to children. They are complex machinery to be used by responsible adults. Driving is not a God-given right, it is a privilege. Use it wisely.
Brenda Rock
Genelle Mullins
All of Second Shift
Warsaw Plating
Warsaw
Cutting Edge
Editor, Times-Union:I just wanted to share my feelings on the incident that happened at The Cutting Edge. I do not know any of the people involved, but this was a shocking story that happened less than a mile from my home, an incident that disturbed me wholly.
I've lived in Warsaw almost four years. I was raised in a town where crime was just as common as your everyday shoppers. In Orlando, where I'm from, I'd see young teens running around my street with guns, never did there seem to be any peace against the blaring sounds of cops and all that follow.
When I moved here with my three children, it took me time to adjust to the peace and quiet. It was strange to me to see so many people willing to help others. It was odd to me that I'd turn on the news or pick up a paper and hear about garden parties, local events, etc., instead of murder, rapes, robberies, carjackings or home invasions.
But naturally, this is a good thing. A good place to raise kids. But it seems to me, the times they are a'changing around here. It seems to me as I sit back and watch this town grow little by little, that the crime and violence is, too.
My heart pours out to any and all involved in yesterday's horrid events, and to the families and friends of the victims. It saddened me terribly to know that people had to endure that kind of torment, that people are having to live with something like this. It's heartbreaking to know that this will turn the lives of many completely around.
It saddens me there isn't a safe place in this world
It saddens me someone with an edge can change your life.
It saddens me to watch a "safe haven" of a town become that which I thought I left behind four years ago.
But there is progress, there are people. Where there are people, I guess we will always have to deal with others who have no respect for human life.
I've heard so many people say, "Not around here, this is a small town." But it's happening, right here in everyone's back yard. It's not an excuse that should be used anymore. As towns get bigger by building, henceforth come the people. Maybe it's time to educate.
As an individual, I am aware of the fact that you should be good and kind to others. I am also aware of the fact not everyone cares.
This is my cry out to the community, to you the paper, too. No one can change yesterday's events, no one can take away the pain these people feel. What can I do to help? Is there an organization you can go to and join where their sole purpose is to help victims? Having been a victim of violent crimes myself in the past, I know the torture these people are experiencing. I know how important it is to know someone out there cares. I know the importance of needing to express all the emotions that follow tragedy. I want to help.
I wasn't sure where to turn, so I'm writing you. If it is at all possible, a reply would be much appreciated.
Paula L. Thames
Pierceton
Running Stop Signs
Editor, Times-Union:In response to Barb's letter about prison ministries, they have been here forever, yet there are more big jails being built every day. If these people would have spent time praying in church instead of preying on others they wouldn't be where they are. I will save my prayers for Ann Sweet, who lost a daughter who was killed by a semi driver; the family of Jill Carpenter, who was also killed by a semi driver; eight people injured by a hit-and-run semi driver; and Cody Jason Michael Beal born without his father, a state trooper who was killed while trying to help. By the way, there are still a hundred jerks driving semis and other vehicles that run the stop signs at 350W and 200N every day and from what I see, this is not the only spot. Instead of coddling our prisoners, the sheriff's department should worry about protecting the innocent on our roads that want to live out their life in one piece.
Frank Kalka
Warsaw
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