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Dear Editor:
In regard to Buddy Ross's letter in the Oct. 4 Pilot, he said he was afraid if the Democrats get elected they will bankrupt the U.S. What does he think George and his friends have done? I think it's called “bailout” for $700 billion. You can't get much closer to broke than that.
Bud Marek
Dear Editor:
In response to Bill Harkins editorial regarding adopting the community of San Leon, I agree. My family and I lived there for 10 years, and to see it now, it's unrecognizable.
After almost a month, the town is still without electricity, power lines are laying across roadways and people are sleeping in tents on their property because they have no other place to go.
With the help of family, friends and members of my sister's and my church, we have been able to take several loads down there, but it's still not enough. After speaking with the San Leon Community Church, who is heading up the distribution of aid, I have found what they need most is infant and toddler supplies: powder formula, diapers and clothing. (Adults were not the only ones affected.) These little ones need our help, too.
This could just as easily been us. We need to give thanks and help our fellow man. If you can find it in your heart and in your budget to help, then please contact me at 729-2388 for a drop-off location. If you can't afford to help on your own, band together with a friend or neighbor. Every little bit helps.
May you have a blessed day.
Margaret Bowman
Dear Editor:
John McCain seemed to be dancing around his choice of secretary of the treasury during the recent debate.
It has been rumored Senator Phil Gramm is on the short list for that position. This would be a serious mistake. If you recall Gramm referred to “us” as a nation of whiners.
When he chose to change parties from Democrat to Republican there were a lot of PAC's which contributed to his campaign. When ENRON dissolved and people who had 20 to 30 years invested in that company and lost it all, there was one person who did profit from the demise. No, not just Ken Lay and the more than half a dozen others but also Wendy Gramm, the senator's wife who sat on the board of ENRON. She walked away with over a million dollars. Soon after Gramm resigned his position.
Backing up just a bit, when Gramm was campaigning for the senate he spoke often of wanting to do what was right for the elderly, referring to his “little ole momma in Texas.”
To have someone like Gramm in a cabinet position would indeed be woefully wrong. He doesn't care about anyone's little old Momma, not in Texas or anywhere else. At least that is the way I see him.
Mary Ann Woods
Dear Editor:
I suggest Lamar Story verify his facts (?) before going to print.
Commander Juan Garcia may or may not be Story's choice for the District 32 seat in the legislature, but I take issue with the misinformation Story presented to advance his cause.
The Naval Reserve is an integral part of the U.S. Navy. The members of the reserve undergo training to enable them to serve along side the regulars in the event they are needed. This training can consist of either one meeting a week or one weekend a month plus two weeks of active duty for training. They are compensated for the time so spent.
The reservists wear the same uniform as the regulars, and adhere to the same rank (not title) structure. Promotions are made in the same fashion as in the regular Navy where the individual competes with others of the same rank or rate to select the best as evidenced by reports submitted by the individual's commanding officers.
Commander Garcia would have no opportunity to participate in recreational flying, nor does any other designated aviator. He is assigned as a flight instructor and thus mans his aircraft when so scheduled.
This writer has long been affiliated with naval aviation, winning his wings at NAS Corpus Christi in 1952.
Respectfully,
Captain Ralph E. Vander Naillen USNR (ret.)
Dear Editor:
Is the Nov. 4 election the most important election of our lifetime? If you do not answer yes, you probably don't need to read this letter any further.
We are at war, in a bad financial situation, being threatened by terrorists, have not-so-friendly countries building nuclear weapons, and some politicians running for office who just don't understand.
On the national level we are (finally) down to just two choices, one of which fits in the “just does not understand category.” Unfortunately we have millions of citizens who also fit in that category who have been taken in by lies from a rookie United States senator who likes to talk, but does not have the background, knowledge, ability or experience to lead our great country, much less be its Commander-in-Chief. He is not even capable of making decisions (one of the most important trusts we give our President), evidenced by the number of times he voted present on important Senate bills. I could go on and on but will move on to candidates closer to home, God bless us if the rookie does get elected.
On the State level, I think one of the most important offices up for election is the District 32 state representative. Again we have two choices, the incumbent Juan Garcia who is also a rookie with no chance of being appointed to any committee of real importance in Austin. Oh, by the way, he is also a university schoolmate and a friend of the rookie aforementioned running at the National Level. Then we have the challenger Todd Hunter who has eight years as a representative in Austin; so he has seniority, experience and leadership qualifying him to be appointed to an important committee where he will be able to make an impact. After serving us for eight years, Todd opted to not run for re-election so he could spend more time with his wife Alexis and raise their three children. He accomplished this and is ready now to come back and serve the citizens of District 32. While serving in the Texas Legislature, Hunter voted to not let the Legislature decide on a state income tax; now only the voters can approve one. He has been and will continue to be a leader on insurance, tort reforms and education. He opposes higher taxes. He supports making our border more secure, school accountability and innovative solutions to expand opportunities in public education and higher education, reforms to make insurance and health care more affordable, a strong business climate to help produce jobs, and anti-crime initiatives to protect us Texans. Hunter has vowed to do everything he can to get our windstorm rates down to an acceptable level and to get our electrical rates which skyrocketed after deregulation, back in line. He will keep the promises he has made to the citizens of District 32.
Hunter's opponent, “No-Show Juan,” has forgotten all the promises he made to get elected. On many occasions he stated he will do everything he can to support the active and retired military in District 32; he has done nothing. He received the “No-Show” title because of all the House Agriculture Committee hearings he missed as a member of the committee. Maybe that's why Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Todd Staples has endorsed Hunter. Garcia received $240,000 in PAC and special interest contributions (reported in Juan's finance report, Oct. 7, 2008), and an additional $400,000 since he was elected. He accepted the money while stating in TV ads he is for lobby reform and he will stop the revolving doors for legislators and lobbyists. He refuses to answer the question when he is asked if he “ghost voted” during the 2007 legislature. Look at the choices and make the right decision on Nov. 4, vote for John McCain and Hunter.
John P. Joslin
In regard to Buddy Ross's letter in the Oct. 4 Pilot, he said he was afraid if the Democrats get elected they will bankrupt the U.S. What does he think George and his friends have done? I think it's called “bailout” for $700 billion. You can't get much closer to broke than that.
Bud Marek
Dear Editor:
In response to Bill Harkins editorial regarding adopting the community of San Leon, I agree. My family and I lived there for 10 years, and to see it now, it's unrecognizable.
After almost a month, the town is still without electricity, power lines are laying across roadways and people are sleeping in tents on their property because they have no other place to go.
With the help of family, friends and members of my sister's and my church, we have been able to take several loads down there, but it's still not enough. After speaking with the San Leon Community Church, who is heading up the distribution of aid, I have found what they need most is infant and toddler supplies: powder formula, diapers and clothing. (Adults were not the only ones affected.) These little ones need our help, too.
This could just as easily been us. We need to give thanks and help our fellow man. If you can find it in your heart and in your budget to help, then please contact me at 729-2388 for a drop-off location. If you can't afford to help on your own, band together with a friend or neighbor. Every little bit helps.
May you have a blessed day.
Margaret Bowman
Dear Editor:
John McCain seemed to be dancing around his choice of secretary of the treasury during the recent debate.
It has been rumored Senator Phil Gramm is on the short list for that position. This would be a serious mistake. If you recall Gramm referred to “us” as a nation of whiners.
When he chose to change parties from Democrat to Republican there were a lot of PAC's which contributed to his campaign. When ENRON dissolved and people who had 20 to 30 years invested in that company and lost it all, there was one person who did profit from the demise. No, not just Ken Lay and the more than half a dozen others but also Wendy Gramm, the senator's wife who sat on the board of ENRON. She walked away with over a million dollars. Soon after Gramm resigned his position.
Backing up just a bit, when Gramm was campaigning for the senate he spoke often of wanting to do what was right for the elderly, referring to his “little ole momma in Texas.”
To have someone like Gramm in a cabinet position would indeed be woefully wrong. He doesn't care about anyone's little old Momma, not in Texas or anywhere else. At least that is the way I see him.
Mary Ann Woods
Dear Editor:
I suggest Lamar Story verify his facts (?) before going to print.
Commander Juan Garcia may or may not be Story's choice for the District 32 seat in the legislature, but I take issue with the misinformation Story presented to advance his cause.
The Naval Reserve is an integral part of the U.S. Navy. The members of the reserve undergo training to enable them to serve along side the regulars in the event they are needed. This training can consist of either one meeting a week or one weekend a month plus two weeks of active duty for training. They are compensated for the time so spent.
The reservists wear the same uniform as the regulars, and adhere to the same rank (not title) structure. Promotions are made in the same fashion as in the regular Navy where the individual competes with others of the same rank or rate to select the best as evidenced by reports submitted by the individual's commanding officers.
Commander Garcia would have no opportunity to participate in recreational flying, nor does any other designated aviator. He is assigned as a flight instructor and thus mans his aircraft when so scheduled.
This writer has long been affiliated with naval aviation, winning his wings at NAS Corpus Christi in 1952.
Respectfully,
Captain Ralph E. Vander Naillen USNR (ret.)
Dear Editor:
Is the Nov. 4 election the most important election of our lifetime? If you do not answer yes, you probably don't need to read this letter any further.
We are at war, in a bad financial situation, being threatened by terrorists, have not-so-friendly countries building nuclear weapons, and some politicians running for office who just don't understand.
On the national level we are (finally) down to just two choices, one of which fits in the “just does not understand category.” Unfortunately we have millions of citizens who also fit in that category who have been taken in by lies from a rookie United States senator who likes to talk, but does not have the background, knowledge, ability or experience to lead our great country, much less be its Commander-in-Chief. He is not even capable of making decisions (one of the most important trusts we give our President), evidenced by the number of times he voted present on important Senate bills. I could go on and on but will move on to candidates closer to home, God bless us if the rookie does get elected.
On the State level, I think one of the most important offices up for election is the District 32 state representative. Again we have two choices, the incumbent Juan Garcia who is also a rookie with no chance of being appointed to any committee of real importance in Austin. Oh, by the way, he is also a university schoolmate and a friend of the rookie aforementioned running at the National Level. Then we have the challenger Todd Hunter who has eight years as a representative in Austin; so he has seniority, experience and leadership qualifying him to be appointed to an important committee where he will be able to make an impact. After serving us for eight years, Todd opted to not run for re-election so he could spend more time with his wife Alexis and raise their three children. He accomplished this and is ready now to come back and serve the citizens of District 32. While serving in the Texas Legislature, Hunter voted to not let the Legislature decide on a state income tax; now only the voters can approve one. He has been and will continue to be a leader on insurance, tort reforms and education. He opposes higher taxes. He supports making our border more secure, school accountability and innovative solutions to expand opportunities in public education and higher education, reforms to make insurance and health care more affordable, a strong business climate to help produce jobs, and anti-crime initiatives to protect us Texans. Hunter has vowed to do everything he can to get our windstorm rates down to an acceptable level and to get our electrical rates which skyrocketed after deregulation, back in line. He will keep the promises he has made to the citizens of District 32.
Hunter's opponent, “No-Show Juan,” has forgotten all the promises he made to get elected. On many occasions he stated he will do everything he can to support the active and retired military in District 32; he has done nothing. He received the “No-Show” title because of all the House Agriculture Committee hearings he missed as a member of the committee. Maybe that's why Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Todd Staples has endorsed Hunter. Garcia received $240,000 in PAC and special interest contributions (reported in Juan's finance report, Oct. 7, 2008), and an additional $400,000 since he was elected. He accepted the money while stating in TV ads he is for lobby reform and he will stop the revolving doors for legislators and lobbyists. He refuses to answer the question when he is asked if he “ghost voted” during the 2007 legislature. Look at the choices and make the right decision on Nov. 4, vote for John McCain and Hunter.
John P. Joslin
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