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November 05, 2009
Letter to the editor: Voters can have impact on Legislature if they try
In April of 2005, I spoke before a committee of the Alabama House of Representatives in favor of a bill that, if passed, would have helped restore trust in our Legislature, saying, in part:
November 02, 2009
Letter: Obama accomplished very little to have been awarded Prize
In receiving the Noble Peace Prize, President Barack Obama represents the classical illustration of the Christian gospel of grace.
October 30, 2009
Letter: America hated because it favors Israel, not Palestinians
A few days ago the United States characterized as unfair the United Nations committee report concerning the disproportionate Israeli force against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. America has always stood by Israel and justifiably so.
October 29, 2009
Letter to the editor: Opelika head football coach taught life lesson on sidelines
On Friday, Oct. 23, I witnessed something extraordinary at the Opelika-Auburn high school football game.
October 28, 2009
Letter to the editor: EAMC, Bethany House prove how much they care about patients
Several weeks ago, my mother called in a panic as my father was no longer able to walk or speak. When I arrived at their home, I immediately called 911 and within minutes, an ambulance was at the door.
October 27, 2009
Letter to editor: Hard to understand why Rogers dislikes health care reform bill
In his comments in the Saturday issue of the Opelika-Auburn News, U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers seems to see nothing good in the health care reform bill now debated by Congress.
Yet, as I understand it, the healthcare reform bill will:
October 26, 2009
Jule Collins Smith Museum deserves accolades, not criticism
Having attending the Jule Collins Smith Museum’s sixth anniversary celebration, I was very saddened to see the Oct. 15 letter to the editor criticizing the museum’s celebration.
When there are so many serious problems in the world, it seems such a waste to be negative about an institution and its people who work so hard to provide wonderful art exhibits and public programming.
October 22, 2009
Letter: It’s time citizens bring this nation back where it should be
The approaching election offers us another opportunity to put “we the people” back in our government. With every session of Congress, committees, town hall meetings and shady backroom dealings, our leaders’ underlining objective has been to solidify their positions and enhance their powers. Our rights are in freefall.
October 20, 2009
Letter: Hubbard looking out for the rich, not majority of citizens
Your coverage of Rep. Mike Hubbard’s remarks to the Rotary Club quotes him as saying, “We’re not opposed to removing the sales tax on food, but we are opposed to shifting the burden.”
We do not know if he elaborated on what that burden shift would be, but your readers probably already know that the shift would be away from those in the lower- and middle-income levels carrying the heaviest tax load to the most well off paying a larger share.
October 19, 2009
Letters to the editor: As Americans, we’ve really been living in a fool’s paradise
Neal Gabler, a writer for the Boston Globe, recently wrote an article entitled, “One Nation, Under Illusion” eloquently describing how we Americans “cut our nose off in spite of our face” with our arrogance, self-centeredness, self-righteousness and boasting. It is good to have pride in people and country, but as Gabler says, “the incessant trumpeting of our national superiority to every other country in the world is more than just off-putting and insulting ... It is infantile.”
Opelika police deserve much appreciation for professionalism
We want to express our sincere appreciation for the excellent response that our family received Aug. 3 from the Opelika Police Department during a crisis intervention. The policemen and policewomen handled themselves professionally and exhibited patience in their difficult task.
October 16, 2009
Letter: Help needed to provide merry Christmas for foster children
At the Lee County Department of Human Resources, the Christmas season is almost here.
Editorial: Race for Family Court Judge worth watching
Alabama’s gubernatorial election may steal next year’s election headlines. Congressional and State Legislature races won’t be too far behind, not to mention the race for attorney general.
October 15, 2009
Letter: Museum lowers standards with celebration of Elvis Presley
I am most disappointed in the front-page article of your Oct. 12 Opelika-Auburn News.
October 14, 2009
Article in newspaper paints unfair picture of Christopher Columbus
As an educator, I typically read news items about the classroom with unease and the AP article about modern viewpoints of Christopher Columbus (Oct. 12) only reinforced my apprehension. No serious student of history truly believes that Columbus discovered the Americas, but that’s not even the point about Columbus.
October 13, 2009
Letter to editor: Does Sparks believe protester has right to disrupt cemetery?
Congressman Artur Davis appreciates that Councilman Arthur Dowdell and he have a difference of opinion on the propriety of violating private gravesites.
October 12, 2009
Letter: Jesus’ reference to leadership wasn’t about medical care
Jim Evans writes, “Jesus’ insight about to whom much is given much is required, applies to every resource on this planet, from corn to penicillin.” By quoting Jesus out of context, Evans enlists him as a drum major for a government monopoly on health care.
October 08, 2009
Letter: Outpouring of compassion for deputy overwhelming
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all the people of Lee County and the surrounding area for the kindness and love shown to my daughter and grandchildren in the recent death of Deputy James Anderson.
October 07, 2009
Letter: Sparks the best choice for governor for many reasons
After 12 years as an Auburn city councilman, 25 years as a civil rights activist and 35 years as a full gospel pastor, I have finally reached the independent age of 55.
October 05, 2009
Letters to the editor: Preserve in Auburn in need of support from community
The Auburn City Council recently met at the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve, which is in serious need of funding for staff and infrastructure. As a member and a supporter, I want to urge the council to support this valuable asset.
Letter to editor: If system hadn’t failed, deputy would still be with us
We buried 4346 on Tuesday. I am referring to Deputy James W. Anderson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The number 4346 was his radio call sign. James was struck and killed in the line of duty on a not so routine traffic stop. He leaves behind a wife of more than 20 years, Corinna, a proud Marine son and a college student daughter.
October 01, 2009
Letter to editor: People in Auburn took local family under its wing
This past week, when one of their students, 8-year-old Yuli Ruelas passed away suddenly, the Richland Elementary staff and parents mobilized quickly to help the grieving family.
September 30, 2009
Letter: Churches led by homosexuals send wrong message
Jim Evans is right: The tornado that blew the steeple off the Minneapolis church where Evangelical Lutherans were deciding to ordain practicing homosexuals was a chance event and not a miraculous message from God.
September 29, 2009
Letter to editor: Rep. Rogers did masterful job at town hall meeting in Auburn
I attended the town hall meeting held by Mike Rogers on Sept. 2 and have been dismayed by the accounts of that meeting by the reporter who attended and from subsequent letters to the editor.
The meeting was spirited and passionate. Individuals from all perspectives were there to listen, to ask questions, and some were there to make their feelings known to the congressman.
September 28, 2009
Letter to the editor: Polarization hurtful to betterment of America
I wish A.J. Jones had pulled up along my car and asked me my thoughts on President Obama. I would have told him I was happy to have a thoughtful, intelligent and caring man in charge of our country, and that I am happy that the financial abyss we were on the brink of is receding.
Letter: Columnist wrong about Jesus’ ministry and health care plan
Jim Evans is “tired of religious naysayers posing as spokespersons for Jesus.”
Letter to editor: Time for county maintenance to cut grass on county roads
If you’ve driven down any country road lately, you’ll notice a common theme – six-foot high grass and weeds. Where is our county maintenance department?
September 25, 2009
Letter: There’s not enough room to list Obama’s poor associations
Pulling into a local restaurant the other day, I shook my head at the “Obama 08” sticker prominently displayed on the car parked beside me.
September 24, 2009
Letters: Degree in common sense surpasses college degree
A while back, a person I know told me success was measured by wealth, fame, position and power. I thought about it for a good while. I remember when was 18 I longed for all the above.
I entered college, but graduated from the University of Life. At the University of Life, I did not earn a degree, but did learn life is not fair; people are not always honest; and whining achieves nothing. I also learned that a framed degree on the wall does not equal to a frame encompassing common sense.
September 22, 2009
Letters to the editor: Blaming Rogers for the events at town hall meeting unfair
I, too, was at Mike Rogers town hall meeting. To blame Congressman Rogers for “his lack of leadership” is totally unfair. He finished his question and answer session before the “fisticuffs” started. The meeting was not given over to violent language and then violence. Congressman Rogers talked about his pros and cons of government healthcare and other important subjects.
