Editor, The News:
Is it just me, or can you see the hypocrisy in the Christian right’s unwavering support of the Republican Party and its approach to politics?
They want our government to enforce their version of Christianity, allow their organized prayer in public school, displays of their religious symbols — such as the Ten Commandments — to hang on the walls of government buildings, their religious holiday ideas displayed on public property.
They want to enforce their ideas of the family unit and no one else’s. They want to decide what can be taught in our schools.
One would think that if they push so strongly these issues, they would carry their religious beliefs over into other areas where our government can help in real ways the lives of God’s people. Instead, they oppose almost every effort.
The current debate over health care is a prime example, although it’s only one of many.
Do they believe health care is a right or a privilege? What would be Jesus’ answer to this question?
It amazes me, the lack of concern they have for others less fortunate than themselves. I suggest a reading of Matthew 25: 31-46, where Jesus gives an important lesson in inheriting eternal life.
How can they justify their opposition to so many programs that help God’s people?
Greg Harmon stated in his recent letter that one of our God-given rights is life. How then can he say modern health care that helps continue that life is not a right?
Fred Minteer
Edinburg
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LETTER: Religious right has wrong idea
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There is much to appreciate in what community offers
The other day we were running around, and I thought how great the road system in this county is. You can go anywhere and everywhere all for free. We passed stores that were packed with all the things you need, and at reasonable prices. There are restaurants and theaters all around, and no end of free things you can do.
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Treatment of children seen as harmful by local agency
Editor, The News: Having an American family, these days, seems to have lost its value. I am the mother of two much-loved children, who are in foster care by Lawrence County Children and Youth Services.
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Farmers may learn too late the true cost of a gas lease
Editor, The News: “All I can say about that is that we’re going to make a lot of farmers around here rich,” was the response given by a shale industry spokesman at a recent event at Wilmington Area High School when he was asked about what effect shale gas well drilling will have on our local agriculture.
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Politicians seek sacrifices from only some citizens
Editor, the News, On April 26, 1945, my father, with a wife and four children, voluntarily joined the U.S. Army. Twelve million people were in our military and fighting the world war raging over much of the globe.
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City should not eliminate historic district protection
Editor, The News: I have been following the proposed changes by city council for the historical district. As someone who has served on city council for more than 17 years, I believe these changes would be a big mistake.
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Obama budget plan declares war on charities, churches
Editor, The News: The march is on for President Obama’s war on deductions for charitable contributions and religion. Obama wanted to greatly limit tax deductions on charitable donations. Informed Americans cried “foul.”
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Neighborhood watch efforts draw communities closer
Editor, The News: After living on my street for over 30 years, I am finally learning the names of everyone on our block. I’m ashamed to say I have always been too busy to get involved with their lives.
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No changes seen regarding the definitions of marriage
Editor, The News: Have the teachings with respect to marriage as contained in the Talmud, the Torah, the Old and New Testaments, the Koran, British common law and Webster’s dictionary changed?
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Cancer society seeks assistance with transportation for patients
Editor, The News: Did you know that there are people in our community who cannot get to the cancer treatments they need to possibly save their lives?
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