Letters to the Editor 11-20-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Horse Shooting - Second Amendment - It Takes A Thief - Taxes
Horse Shooting
Editor, Times-Union:To Kim and Cindi Cox and family:
I've heard people give the benefit of doubt before, but you have taken it to the extreme! You know, I know and everyone with half a brain knows your horse was not shot by accident. Your horse was not shot by a hunter, either. Your horse was shot by some moron who doesn't know how to hunt, got bored and decided he was going to shoot something.
I'm not a horsey person but I have a very high regard for the beauty, grace and sheer power of the horse. I can imagine how traumatic this can be for people who truly love horses.
About all I can do at this point is to say, on behalf of all true hunters, how sorry we are that these things happen. We try hard to prevent this sort of thing but there are always a few uncaring individuals that fall through the cracks.
I guess we can always hope that this individual grows a backbone and comes forward to take responsibility for his actions. If not, however, I hope he enjoys the memory of what he has done to your family.
Harold Kitson
Warsaw
Second Amendment
Editor, Times-Union:Thanks for your insightful and factual article in regards to the misinformation we receive from some of today's journalists. You, however, point out the hypocracies and give us true analytical reporting. We are fortunate to have you for the editor of our newspaper. And of course I believe the Second Amendment is essential to our freedom in this country of ours.
Warren Walmer
Warsaw
It Takes A Thief
Editor, Times-Union:I'm writing this to the person who stole over $500 from my son. My son went to the bank that day at noon and got this money. He went back to work and he had his wallet in his pocket. At some point, in the restroom, it fell out and he didn't realize it. Well, it was returned later to him that day with all his money stolen.
To this person that stole that money, I just want you to know that you not only stole money from my son but stole a home from my two grandchildren. That money that you apparently thought you needed more than my two grandchildren was to be used to pay rent and a deposit on a home for them to move into that very weekend. Now, because of your stealing, they haven't got a home of their own.
I'm a very upset grandmother and I pray that God deals with you on this matter.
Jean Oberg
Leesburg
Taxes
Editor, Times-Union:In Friday's paper, Dick Armey, leader of the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, blames the IRS, lobbyists and the tax code for our fiscal problems. Republicans raise more money than Democrats. They have more, so they can spend more - on elections, lobbying and whatever suits their purposes, of which one is a flat tax. Wage earners, men and women, don't be deceived. A flat tax will put more of the burden on you. At Armey's suggestion, 17 percent, taxpayers now paying 34 percent or more will have their tax cut in half at your expense. Collections will still be necessary by a federal agency, whatever you call it. A national sales tax at the wholesale level would be easier to administer, but even more unfair. Living costs would take all of most incomes, and progressively less of higher ones. Think about it.
David Gast
Warsaw
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- Horse Shooting - Second Amendment - It Takes A Thief - Taxes
Horse Shooting
Editor, Times-Union:To Kim and Cindi Cox and family:
I've heard people give the benefit of doubt before, but you have taken it to the extreme! You know, I know and everyone with half a brain knows your horse was not shot by accident. Your horse was not shot by a hunter, either. Your horse was shot by some moron who doesn't know how to hunt, got bored and decided he was going to shoot something.
I'm not a horsey person but I have a very high regard for the beauty, grace and sheer power of the horse. I can imagine how traumatic this can be for people who truly love horses.
About all I can do at this point is to say, on behalf of all true hunters, how sorry we are that these things happen. We try hard to prevent this sort of thing but there are always a few uncaring individuals that fall through the cracks.
I guess we can always hope that this individual grows a backbone and comes forward to take responsibility for his actions. If not, however, I hope he enjoys the memory of what he has done to your family.
Harold Kitson
Warsaw
Second Amendment
Editor, Times-Union:Thanks for your insightful and factual article in regards to the misinformation we receive from some of today's journalists. You, however, point out the hypocracies and give us true analytical reporting. We are fortunate to have you for the editor of our newspaper. And of course I believe the Second Amendment is essential to our freedom in this country of ours.
Warren Walmer
Warsaw
It Takes A Thief
Editor, Times-Union:I'm writing this to the person who stole over $500 from my son. My son went to the bank that day at noon and got this money. He went back to work and he had his wallet in his pocket. At some point, in the restroom, it fell out and he didn't realize it. Well, it was returned later to him that day with all his money stolen.
To this person that stole that money, I just want you to know that you not only stole money from my son but stole a home from my two grandchildren. That money that you apparently thought you needed more than my two grandchildren was to be used to pay rent and a deposit on a home for them to move into that very weekend. Now, because of your stealing, they haven't got a home of their own.
I'm a very upset grandmother and I pray that God deals with you on this matter.
Jean Oberg
Leesburg
Taxes
Editor, Times-Union:In Friday's paper, Dick Armey, leader of the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, blames the IRS, lobbyists and the tax code for our fiscal problems. Republicans raise more money than Democrats. They have more, so they can spend more - on elections, lobbying and whatever suits their purposes, of which one is a flat tax. Wage earners, men and women, don't be deceived. A flat tax will put more of the burden on you. At Armey's suggestion, 17 percent, taxpayers now paying 34 percent or more will have their tax cut in half at your expense. Collections will still be necessary by a federal agency, whatever you call it. A national sales tax at the wholesale level would be easier to administer, but even more unfair. Living costs would take all of most incomes, and progressively less of higher ones. Think about it.
David Gast
Warsaw
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