Letters to the Editor for Feb. 4, 2012

Published: Monday, February 4, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 7:42 p.m.

Enough is enough

The Obama administration and the Democratic Party agenda is the most anti-Christian ever in the history of our country. Now that they want women in combat, I must comment.

To me, this policy is extremely disrespectful to women. Key positions, yes, combat, no.

I have seen combat in Vietnam and women do not need to be put in harm's way. They are more valuable. I believe in equal rights for women, but combat goes to far.

The second issue is gay rights. Since the Boy Scouts has been in the news lately about allowing gays, it alarms me even more. Why is it that minorities demand so many rights? I would rather this organization be dissolved than give in to this radical agenda.

Marriage is between one man and one woman. God clearly indicates this in His word. Don't mess with traditional family values.

The value of life is clearly defined in the Bible. The Obama administration endorses taking a life in the most cruel way. Why do we have to accept these ungodly principles?

Finally, compromise, even in our churches, seems to be the norm. No one wants to hurt feelings. It is OK to accept any agenda as long as it doesn't bother us. Where have our guts gone? It is time to stand up for what is right!

Enough is enough.

John Williams


Harsh penalties for guns

Since there is so much opposition to new gun laws, I agree we need to enforce what we have and maybe strengthen them.

My recommendations:

Anyone convicted of killing another human being using any type of firearm will not be able to use the excuse of mentally disturbed, but will immediately be sentenced to death (where allowed) or life in prison with no chance of parole.

Anyone convicted of robbery with a firearm, no matter what the dollar amount, will be sentenced to life in prison.

Anyone convicted of rape with a firearm will immediately be sentenced to life in prison with no parole and no access to plea of insanity.

There would be no appeal process as these crimes committed with a firearm are deemed capital offenses. No ACLU or mental experts will have the ability to say the gunman was sorry or mentally ill or that we are discriminating.

Michael Scruggs


Robbing Peter to pay Paul

I admit I do not know precisely what will happen if America goes bankrupt, but it could happen soon.

We are $17 trillion in debt and keep adding to it. We have too many believing the government can fix all problems by raising taxes and printing more money, which causes inflation, devaluing our dollar.

Somehow we will have more money to fight the hoax of man-made global warming, and because of the action of one evil killer in a school, we believe all schools should have armed guards, fences, etc. We resist simply having the principal and a few teachers armed, which would stop cowards from entering the school and not cost us billions of dollars.

We are facing the implementation of Obamacare, which is estimated to cost up to $13,000 per individual, but don't worry, most won't pay that much because they will receive “government assistance.” Just where do they think that money comes from? The only money they have to pass out is taxpayers' money, and here we go again, robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Our future depends on our making drastic spending cuts that will not happen. If we go bankrupt, there will be NO money for any government program. What will happen to America IF we go bankrupt?

Wayne Rackley


No common sense

They have to stop lying.

If companies are willing to pay $4 million for a 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl, it's because they work. They sell their product because of the impact of those 30 seconds.

What happens when someone watches a two-hour movie or plays a violent video game for four to six hours a day? Does the media go after Hollywood or the makers of the video games? No. Will they ban the use of the AR-15 or the AK-47 in movies or video games? No.

When Benghazi happened, they locked up the person who made the YouTube video to hide the lies about terrorism. Why didn't they lock up the writers for the “Dark Knight” movie that provoked the shooting in the Colorado theater? Why didn't they shut that movie down?

All of a sudden the Democrats are speaking up for a Republican, Hagel. This happens to be someone who labeled himself as a conservative but forgot to put on his sheep's clothing until now. The liberal media is making him out to be a saint. They even debate on the talk shows in the morning how he could have avoided some answers and turned them around. Hello! If the liberal media is promoting someone, you can rest assured they aren't conservative.

Just because these liberals make outrageous statements doesn't mean they're true. It's really sad to see how the liberal media backs up these exaggerations. The outrageous statements they make may only take 30 seconds, but some people won't forget them just like those 30-second commercials.

Mary Vanasse



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