Letters to the Editor 10-21-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By -
- Evolution - Roemer Responds - EDIT
Evolution
Editor, Times-Union:So now we can blame almost anything that's gone wrong on the evolutionists. At least that's pretty much what Larry Hunter said in his letter to the editor on Oct. 6.
These people - the evolutionists, or people who consider evolution to be a possibility - lack compassion, have questionable ethics, have little regard for their parents or children (if they have any) are lustful and greedy, they are god-less - without hope, are inconsiderate and finally probably not appalled by abortion.
How does one conclude that because someone may not accept creationism that that person has rejected God, and has few, if any, qualities of merit? It would be interesting to learn the source of information from which Mr. Hunter drew his conclusions.
There are many decent, intelligent humans who lead caring, compassionate lives who - accept the Bible word for word. But there are many who claim to believe every word in the Good Book who don't live Christ-like lives. It might be surprising to find some evolutionists who may actually love God.
It seems that people Mr. Hunter was describing were less likely to have been evolutionists and more than likely to have been - Egoists.
Patricia Rousos-Stangis, Warsaw
Roemer Responds
Editor, Times-Union:I am delighted that Bob Villa continues to write letters to the editor because it gives me an opportunity to promote my record on cutting taxes and other issues.
It is clear Mr. Villa has a political agenda in writing about my votes. My votes - and the reasoning behind them - have been covered in great detail by this newspaper and numerous other media outlets across north-central Indiana.
Mr. Villa asks why I voted "yes" twice on the inquiry into the allegations against President Clinton. The answer is quite simple. I first supported a resolution with an end date of Jan. 1, 1999, to send a message to Republicans that the inquiry should not be a never-ending inquisition. That measure failed. I then voted for the Republican resolution because the facts necessitate an inquiry. My vote was not for impeachment but for an inquiry into this matter because the President made serious mistakes.
Mr. Villa also mentions my record on taxes. As he knows from his many letters on this issue, I have never voted for a tax increase. I HAVE voted for real tax cuts that are now law. These provisions include a rise in the exemption for inheritance taxes; cuts in the capital gains tax rate; an increase in the child care tax credit; an increase in student loan deductions; an expansion of IRAs; and expansion of the health insurance deduction for self-employed from 40 to 100 percent. I also am a cosponsor and have voted for a bill to end the "marriage penalty," increase the Social Security earnings limit, and extend tax benefits for farmers.
Thank you Mr. Villa for allowing me once again to promote my record on tax cuts and against any tax increase.
Tim Roemer
EDIT
Editor, Times-Union:It has come to my attention that after November elections the EDIT tax is to be brought up for consideration and for approval by our elected officials and without public input. As one elected official and one whom is up for re-election told me approximately 2 to 2-1/2 years ago, it was their opinion that the following was what the county taxpayers owed and was the proper way for it to be enacted. (And has repeatedly voted for it accordingly)
1. The county taxpayers owe the City of Warsaw a new sewage disposal plant not only for the City of Warsaw uses, but upon which to anchor the rest of county's sewage system as well. A sewage system taking 20 to 25 years to build, with a required hook-up fee estimated to be between $5,000 and $20,000 depending on the distance to the sewage line, on top of all the rest of the building costs. (Estimated to be at the very minimum between 100 to 250 million dollars to as high as of $750 million)
2. The county taxpayer owes a county bought and paid for sewage system to those residents who live outside of the county, but owning land or lake property in the county.
3. The county taxpayers owe the investment community of bankers, realtors, new housing builders, businessman and manufactures a sewage system, as a way of getting a return on their investments.
4. Once this tax was approved it would be an almost impossibility to get it rescinded. No matter who was to be the elected officials at a later date.
5. This tax is to be administrated by a committee of appointed administrators whose recommendations and approval of bonds or increase of taxes for so-called economic use, (so-called for after approved doesn't necessarily mean it will be spent as first approved). Shall be rubber stamped by the elected officials and sent to the taxpaying public without comment by the elected officials, or for public input. Making this a tax without representation.
As taxpayers and voters we owe it to ourselves and to our children to be informed and to vote accordingly. I urge the voters to check out these issues and to vote accordingly. After all it is only yours and your children and grandchildren tax money you will be saving.
Marvin Gunter, Warsaw
Note: No local tax can be passed without opportunity for public input. The Economic Development Income Tax is not a tax to create sewers. It is a tax to foster economic development.While sewers could be included, there currently is no plan for a countywide sewer system.
Gary Gerard, Managing Editor
[[In-content Ad]]
Latest News
E-Editions
- Evolution - Roemer Responds - EDIT
Evolution
Editor, Times-Union:So now we can blame almost anything that's gone wrong on the evolutionists. At least that's pretty much what Larry Hunter said in his letter to the editor on Oct. 6.
These people - the evolutionists, or people who consider evolution to be a possibility - lack compassion, have questionable ethics, have little regard for their parents or children (if they have any) are lustful and greedy, they are god-less - without hope, are inconsiderate and finally probably not appalled by abortion.
How does one conclude that because someone may not accept creationism that that person has rejected God, and has few, if any, qualities of merit? It would be interesting to learn the source of information from which Mr. Hunter drew his conclusions.
There are many decent, intelligent humans who lead caring, compassionate lives who - accept the Bible word for word. But there are many who claim to believe every word in the Good Book who don't live Christ-like lives. It might be surprising to find some evolutionists who may actually love God.
It seems that people Mr. Hunter was describing were less likely to have been evolutionists and more than likely to have been - Egoists.
Patricia Rousos-Stangis, Warsaw
Roemer Responds
Editor, Times-Union:I am delighted that Bob Villa continues to write letters to the editor because it gives me an opportunity to promote my record on cutting taxes and other issues.
It is clear Mr. Villa has a political agenda in writing about my votes. My votes - and the reasoning behind them - have been covered in great detail by this newspaper and numerous other media outlets across north-central Indiana.
Mr. Villa asks why I voted "yes" twice on the inquiry into the allegations against President Clinton. The answer is quite simple. I first supported a resolution with an end date of Jan. 1, 1999, to send a message to Republicans that the inquiry should not be a never-ending inquisition. That measure failed. I then voted for the Republican resolution because the facts necessitate an inquiry. My vote was not for impeachment but for an inquiry into this matter because the President made serious mistakes.
Mr. Villa also mentions my record on taxes. As he knows from his many letters on this issue, I have never voted for a tax increase. I HAVE voted for real tax cuts that are now law. These provisions include a rise in the exemption for inheritance taxes; cuts in the capital gains tax rate; an increase in the child care tax credit; an increase in student loan deductions; an expansion of IRAs; and expansion of the health insurance deduction for self-employed from 40 to 100 percent. I also am a cosponsor and have voted for a bill to end the "marriage penalty," increase the Social Security earnings limit, and extend tax benefits for farmers.
Thank you Mr. Villa for allowing me once again to promote my record on tax cuts and against any tax increase.
Tim Roemer
EDIT
Editor, Times-Union:It has come to my attention that after November elections the EDIT tax is to be brought up for consideration and for approval by our elected officials and without public input. As one elected official and one whom is up for re-election told me approximately 2 to 2-1/2 years ago, it was their opinion that the following was what the county taxpayers owed and was the proper way for it to be enacted. (And has repeatedly voted for it accordingly)
1. The county taxpayers owe the City of Warsaw a new sewage disposal plant not only for the City of Warsaw uses, but upon which to anchor the rest of county's sewage system as well. A sewage system taking 20 to 25 years to build, with a required hook-up fee estimated to be between $5,000 and $20,000 depending on the distance to the sewage line, on top of all the rest of the building costs. (Estimated to be at the very minimum between 100 to 250 million dollars to as high as of $750 million)
2. The county taxpayer owes a county bought and paid for sewage system to those residents who live outside of the county, but owning land or lake property in the county.
3. The county taxpayers owe the investment community of bankers, realtors, new housing builders, businessman and manufactures a sewage system, as a way of getting a return on their investments.
4. Once this tax was approved it would be an almost impossibility to get it rescinded. No matter who was to be the elected officials at a later date.
5. This tax is to be administrated by a committee of appointed administrators whose recommendations and approval of bonds or increase of taxes for so-called economic use, (so-called for after approved doesn't necessarily mean it will be spent as first approved). Shall be rubber stamped by the elected officials and sent to the taxpaying public without comment by the elected officials, or for public input. Making this a tax without representation.
As taxpayers and voters we owe it to ourselves and to our children to be informed and to vote accordingly. I urge the voters to check out these issues and to vote accordingly. After all it is only yours and your children and grandchildren tax money you will be saving.
Marvin Gunter, Warsaw
Note: No local tax can be passed without opportunity for public input. The Economic Development Income Tax is not a tax to create sewers. It is a tax to foster economic development.While sewers could be included, there currently is no plan for a countywide sewer system.
Gary Gerard, Managing Editor
[[In-content Ad]]
Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092