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March 19, 2010 Since 1922 |
Letters for November 20, 2009
Give them a chance
Why is it we hear so many people complaining about our goverment? Where were all these people when we found out that Iraq didn't have any weapons of mass destruction?
After 9 years of fighting in Afghanistan and supporting a government that's in my opinion shown itself to be corrupt, why all the rush to make a decision to put more Americans at risk?
Health care is a big issue not just because people who don't have health coverage want it, but the cost for a hospital stay is way too high. Give our leaders a chance to deal with this tough issue. Turn off Fox News and CNN and talk to your neighbors about how they feel on these issues.
Stanley Clark
Baytown
Living in fear
It is surprising to see the reaction to the US Presentative Services Task Force. Breast cancer screening is only one issue. There are more to come. Still, is it so hard to see the motivation?
The issue is not better healthcare, it is cheaper health care. It is not Republican or Democrat. It is, rather, reduced cost of screening.
The false economics are that the cost of treatment will be offset by fewer screenings. Of course the Democrats will say the guidelines are voluntary-they already have. The Republicans will point to failed executive leadership-they already have. Insurance companies will reduce coverage to match the new guidelines. In the end, people in need will suffer alone.
More to come? You bet. The healthcare industry is in fear of their bottom line. Insurance companies are in fear of thier profits. Congress is in fear of re-election. Do they really believe they are smarter than the Europeans?
The Europeans hate socialized medicine. I am in fear for my friends — and my country.
Harvey Carsey
Baytown
Whose flash was that?
My recent experience is another detrimental example of red light cameras.
Before sunrise on October 23 I was turning from southbound Garth to eastbound Baker. I was sure the turn signal light was green; however, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the camera flash right behind me. I have therefore spent the last month stressing over whether or not I got a ticket, and I think life is stressful enough. I figure when six weeks go by, I'll be in the clear. But who was that camera flash for, if not for me?
Diane Smith
Baytown
Why is it we hear so many people complaining about our goverment? Where were all these people when we found out that Iraq didn't have any weapons of mass destruction?
After 9 years of fighting in Afghanistan and supporting a government that's in my opinion shown itself to be corrupt, why all the rush to make a decision to put more Americans at risk?
Health care is a big issue not just because people who don't have health coverage want it, but the cost for a hospital stay is way too high. Give our leaders a chance to deal with this tough issue. Turn off Fox News and CNN and talk to your neighbors about how they feel on these issues.
Stanley Clark
Baytown
Living in fear
It is surprising to see the reaction to the US Presentative Services Task Force. Breast cancer screening is only one issue. There are more to come. Still, is it so hard to see the motivation?
The issue is not better healthcare, it is cheaper health care. It is not Republican or Democrat. It is, rather, reduced cost of screening.
The false economics are that the cost of treatment will be offset by fewer screenings. Of course the Democrats will say the guidelines are voluntary-they already have. The Republicans will point to failed executive leadership-they already have. Insurance companies will reduce coverage to match the new guidelines. In the end, people in need will suffer alone.
More to come? You bet. The healthcare industry is in fear of their bottom line. Insurance companies are in fear of thier profits. Congress is in fear of re-election. Do they really believe they are smarter than the Europeans?
The Europeans hate socialized medicine. I am in fear for my friends — and my country.
Harvey Carsey
Baytown
Whose flash was that?
My recent experience is another detrimental example of red light cameras.
Before sunrise on October 23 I was turning from southbound Garth to eastbound Baker. I was sure the turn signal light was green; however, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the camera flash right behind me. I have therefore spent the last month stressing over whether or not I got a ticket, and I think life is stressful enough. I figure when six weeks go by, I'll be in the clear. But who was that camera flash for, if not for me?
Diane Smith
Baytown