In response
TO THE EDITOR:
In response to your In Our View on Saturday, Jan. 16. The Democrats aren't the only ones who "don't have a clue." What may I ask do they not have a clue about? In my opinion it is clear as a day in June that they do indeed have a clue, but are being called out by you because it is obviously different from yours.
I further find it puzzling that you harshly criticized them for their "junket" to San Juan during the government shutdown. What were they supposed to do had they remained at home? They had passed legislation in the House, which Sen. McConnell refused to take up in the Senate with the "explanation and justification" that the president would not sign. We, in theory, have three branches of government and that was not his call to make. I find it rather telling that you seem to know the itinerary and schedule of the Democrats, while Sen. McConnell during that time was missing in action. If you knew his whereabouts, why did you not share that information with those searching for him?
With regards to the Democratic "junket" to Puerto Rico, there remains a legitimate need for our government to provide additional aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, as assistance to them is to date disproportionately slower as compared to other affected areas. While the president did finally visit, the image of him tossing paper towels to the citizenry remains mind boggling to me. I found it not only unhelpful, but insulting.
Regarding Secretary Ross, his comments and your response. You found it necessary to point out that the "critics were quick to jump on the comments." You were just as quick to toss him a lifeline by saying "he surely didn't mean it that way." Really? Several questions come to mind. First of all how could you possibly know just how he meant it? Since your remarks imply that you do have such knowledge, share it with those of us who are less enlightened. What did he mean and how did he mean it?
People who do not have the humanity to identify with the common man should not be in public service, be he Democrat, Republican or independent. Finally it is time for all of us to move away from partisan Politics, political ideologies and personal preferences. Stop lowering the bar, making excuses and get down to the business of solving the problems of this nation.
Floy Gulley
Texarkana, Texas
Warning
TO THE EDITOR:
The prophet Jeremiah's warning needs to be heard and heeded today: "They have built also high places of Baal, to burn their suns with fire." (Jeremiah. 19-5)
Earlier Judah was warned concerning "The sins of Manasseh" who "filled Jerusalem with innocent blood which the Lord would not pardon," (2 Kings, 24, 3-4)
Floyd Tuckett
Texarkana, Texas
Reconsider
TO THE EDITOR:
The dictionary defines the word "woe" as "a condition of deep suffering." Isaiah 5:20 of the Holy Bible says. "Woe unto those who call evil good and good evil." Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress might want to consider the implications of this statement. Anyone who calls a wall "immoral" but defends and promotes abortion on demand up to and including the day of birth has everything completely backwards.
In case she doesn't have a dictionary, here are a few definitions she might need. These are from the Webster's collegiate Dictionary:
Wall-A high hick structure forming an enclosure chiefly for defense.
Abortion-Termination of pregnancy.
Immoral-conflicting with generally held principles of right and wrong.
A wall protects life; abortion takes away life. Mrs. Pelosi should reconsider what she deems to be immoral before she has to deal with the condition of deep suffering.
Deborah Miller
Wake Village, Texas
Speak up
TO THE EDITOR:
American culture is in turmoil and much confusion. Our schools and colleges are very much at fault. If only the founding fathers of our republic were more closely studied.
I am thinking of Patrick Henry who may be responsible for this pearl of wisdom: "The essence of freedom is the limitation of government." In other words, we will not keep our liberty if we continue growing government in size, scope and reach. Will all Democrats, liberals and politicians please note?
Ignorance is supreme and wise spread. There is danger and tension in the air. Those who know the truth have the duty to speak up and educate others. Please hurry!
John Carter
Texarkana, Texas