Editor, Times-Union: It was with great dismay that I read David Slone's column, "Between the Lines," in the Times-Union on April 16, 2002. He advocated voting in the Primary by disregarding party lines. The Indiana Election Code, p. 234, designates eligibility to vote in such a way as to discourage cross-voting. That is why the voter is asked at the poll whether he wants a Democrat or Republican ballot. The Code depends on the integrity of the voter to keep this proper. Should Independents be voting in the Primary elections?
Mr. Slone's despicable approval of the IPFW's play, "Corpus Christi," which to many of us was rank blasphemy, shows that he has no appreciation for the holiness of Jesus. It grieves me that he would write such derogatory comments about the Son of God!
By the way, Mr. Slone, the church was not in existence when Jesus was on Earth, so your comment as to what Congressman Souder might do is historically incorrect.
I am grateful for the previous letters by Homer A. Kent, Brad Green and Ronnie Sams. The latter two suggested that Mr. Slone has the freedom to change countries. I do not think that would be necessary. He could move to Fort Wayne and perhaps become a reporter for the morning newspaper. They have compatible views!
R. Wayne Snider Winona Lake via e-mail
Lack Of Values
Editor, Times-Union: I tip my hat and congratulate Ronnie Sams for his excellent April 22 reply to David Slone's April 16 column regarding Congressman Mark Souder's stand against the play "Corpus Christi" at the Ft. Wayne campus of IPFW.
Mr. Sams covered the subject so well that I have nothing to add except to say that anyone agreeing with David Slone in this matter, in my opinion, has to have a serious lack of moral values and a warped conviction of what the USA is all about. This country was founded by God-fearing people (and more specifically by Christians ... who worshipped Christ). I too would suggest that Mr Slone consider another part of the world as his new home ... a place where Christ is not revered.
