OCR Text |
Show Sun Chronicle, February 27, 1980, Page 2 Ben Lomond Beacon, February 28, 980, Page Sun Times, February 27, 1980, Page 2 1 .III Letter to the editor: More brotherhood, needed in America By Ray Burnett America needs more brotherhood and less bigotry. People and a nation without a true faith are helpless, and lacking in courage to do what must be done to protect our vital interest. Early Americans practiced a Christianity and a fellowship that never let anyone feel like a stranger, while loday we are all strangers. Looking out for yourself then meant looking out for your fellow Americans. This great American manifestation caused the world to envy the American way of life. Essentially America had become a pragmatic function of Christianity in action, rather than the preachment and practiced bigotry it is today. Many then did not go to church. Their church was their neighborhoods townships, and communities. It was helping one another. It was having fun together . If this kind of brotherhood could be practiced today, there would be a lot of changes in church and government and Americas problems would be resolved. Christianity is not a creed, a club, an organization, or even a theology being applied to God. It is a way of life, the best way of life, but nobody in America has tried it in over a hundred years. It is the only way to accumulate the greatest amount of joy and happiness and still live in peace with your feliowman. Its a cooperative neighborhood or society. It is not your knowledge of Christian faith that is going to save you. but your application of it. This is what will make the nation and the world a better and safer place to live. Faith, like love, cannot be forced, or it breeds hatred and disbelief. It is best taught by living example. The love of Christian faith is tolerance, understanding, and forgiveness, but never excommunication. That only God can do, and of course those who polay God. Going to church cant make you a saint anymore than going to school can make you a scholar. Church organizationalism has divided rather than united mankind. America needs to restore its citizens unity. If religions are keeping that from happening, then Americans should consider something Thomas Jefferson said, "We should all then, like the Quakers, live without an order of priest, moralize for ourselves, follow the oracles of conscience, and say nothing about what no man can understand, nor therefore believe. Od yes ir node sfuffied ulb? Get instant relief With BENZEDREX INHALER nasal decongestant Anything that creates division amongst the brotherhood of man is not God, but Satan. Christianity is Jesus Christ seeking after the brotherhood of man through the fatherhood of God. Respectfully, Ray W. Burnett South Ogden and Home by Dr. Daryl J. McCarty Executive Secretary Utah Education Association "Dad, what does it mean to be different? little Susan asked. After some discussion, Dad learned that his daughter was talking about two friends in her class who had physical problems. One was an epileptic and the other was in a wheelchair. Some of Susans classmates refused to have much to do with either because they were "different. Many children have come to believe that "different often means "bad, "wrong, or "to be avoided. Fortunately, our younger generation is becoming more enlightened about people who have handicaps. We are learning and accepting ways to make life better for such "different people. If we are to enlighten young people further and erase these prejudices, all of us must work for understanding among our friends, acquaintances and neighbors. Children can be especially understanding when adults try to reach them with a point such as this. On the other hand, children who have not had the opportunity to "walk for a day in the shoes of the person who has been branded as "different, may be cruel. Such cruelty may not be intended. It may simply be the result of not knowing. The family circle may be the very best place to create a climate of understanding among children. Do your children know that some of the greatest artists, musicians and political leaders had epilepsy? Do they know that not too many years ago, this nation elected a crippled man to its highest office. "Different can be beautiful. At home and at school, we adults can play an important part in helping children put "different in the proper Senator Orrin G. Hatch recently replied to Mr. Ray Burnetts editorial dealing with Mr. Burnetts request for consider? tion of a new United States foreign policy, particularly in the U.S.s dealings with the Soviet Union. The following are his remarks to Mr. Burnetts letter: February 14, 1880 84403 Dear Ray: It was a pleasure to receive and read your letter of January 13 in which you request the consideration of a new United States foreign policy, particularly in our dealings with the Soviet Union. Many of the observations you make and the concerns you have expressed are, in my opinion, a needed tonic to heal the very American apathy toward Soviet aggression which you discuss in that letter. I have long believed that in our pursuit of peace, this Country has ignored the fact that there are world powers who do not hesitate to use force, including military intervention, as a means to secure those political ends which serve their interests. The evidence you cite of Soviet agression during the last twenty years clearly points to the fact that any treaties between this Country and leaders in the Kremlin may superficially serve the interests of world peace and may placate those philosophers and politicians who believe that global domination is not in fact the avowed policy of the Soviet Union, but will in the long run only set the stage for further Soviet aggression and a significant deterioration of the American strategic position in the world. There is no sane person in this country who does not pray and wish for peace. I come home evenings, at the end of a long day in the Senate and when I am fortunate enough to sit down at my supper table with my family, I look into the faces of my children and my heart cries out knowing that we seem to be moving so very slowly in our efforts to make this world a safe place in which to live. At the same time, I have come to firmly believe that we can better protect world peace from a strong defensive posture than from the weakness which this country has largely demonstrated during the last few years. Like you, I believe that there are a number of significant efforts which we must make. It seems clear that the United States must move immediately to strengthen its land, air and sea power as a deterrent to Soviet aggression. With the curtailment of expenditures on the Trident Submarine System and nuclear aircraft carriers, the decision by the President not to build or deploy the B-- l Bomber, recent failures in the Department of Defenses effort to develop the Cruise Missile, the growing concern about the readiness of the all volunteer army, and the extraordinary and pathetic policy of appeasement which our negotiators have shown in their work on the Salt II Treaties, it seems apparent to me that this Country is rapidly BUSINESS VIEWPOINT ,. CAR DEALER With Over 300 Used Cars & Trucks To Choose From. CHEVETTE'S 25 TO CHGG5E FR0M 4Speed 79 Chev Chevette 046-0- . Aulo., Yours very truly, Orrin G. Hatch United States Senator cannot afford the cost of keeping track of and complying with all of the rules. That cost is estimated at more than $3600 per year for every small business person. The economic burden of excessive regulation is a matter of great concern to those of us in the business community for two reasons. First, the capital we must invest to comply with regulations cannot be used for new plants and equipment. Second, the cost of all regulation is passed on to the consumer. It has been estimated that, for every dollar the government spends to enforce regulation, twenty are spent to comply ... by some estimates as much as $100 billion in 1979. An average of $2000 for each family of four! Some regulations are necessary of course. Those of us who live on a residential street insist on a speed limit for the safety of our children and ourselves. In many instances we expect government to step in at times when a few members or other segments of society of the business community fail to recognize their responsibilities. However, government has moved from the position of referee to that of the opposing team. Congress, the regulatory agencies, the public, and the business community all have a role in the reform process. The Congress must assume veto power over regulations and enact sunset legislation, establishing the date upon which each regulatory body will be terminated. Those in the federal agencies should take their cue from the Civil Aeronautics Board and devote some of their energies to reducing or eliminating regulatory functions. But those of us in the business community have the greatest responsibility. We must work with the regulators to develop reasonable goals and the means to achieve them. We must not yield to the forces of big government. Business is not. and never was intended to be, a partner of government. The first duty of every man and woman in this country who considers himself or herself a bonafide business person, is to preserve the lifeblood of this nation the free enterprise system and to do it by example. When that happens, the need for regulation will be reduced, dramatically. (Note: Jay VanAndel is Chairman of the Board of Amway Corp.. Ada, Michigan, and is the current Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. Richard M. DeVos is President and of Amway.) HAWA 79 Chev Chevette 09-- f. GOVERNMENT OVERREGULATION COSTS AMERICANS $100 BILLION discouraging competition because smaller companies UTAHS LARGEST USED That policy, running a road into darkness and nuclear horror. reversed. must be these decisions, Second, it is true that we must strengthen our military ties with those countries who are willing to support the United States position. While doing so, however, we must also remember that temporary Allies such as the Peoples Republic of China have in the long term their own interests at heart and we must excercise the utmost caution to be certain that we do not arm a nation which is aligned with our interests today but which tomorrow may be facing us across a field of war. I hesitate to recommend armed intervention by the United States or by paid surrogates in the Middle East or anywhere else. I firmly believe that clear demonstrations of Americas commitment to world peace and against Soviet aggression will serve a better purpose than leading American troops into battle in Iran or elsewhere. But more importantly we must be prepared, if the occasion demands it, to shed American blood in defense of those principals and interests which have made this Country great. In the Middle East, I fear less the effect on the United States economy of a Soviet invasion and the resultant cut-of- f of crude oil to the United States, than I fear the kind of economic and military power which would be handed to the Soviet Union if they held control over the worlds supply of oil. This Country continues to be the greatest power on the I face of the earth and we could survive such an oil shut-ofdo not believe, however, that many of our Allies would be in such a fortunate position and the kind of blackmail which the Soviet Union would assert would irrevocably alter the balance of power on this planet. More than anything else, I think it is time to educate the American public to the hard facts of life which have for the by the Departlast few years been ignored or glossed-ove- r ment of State, the President, the Congress and to a certain extent, the news media. When we make mistakes, we must admit those mistakes. When we observe our weaknesses, we must tell ourselves of those weaknesses and move to correct them. When we are embarassed abroad, we must steel ourselves so that such embarassment will not reoccur. That is a duty which I bear and a duty which I share with my constituents in Utah and all Americans. Your public and private concern, Ray, is an excellent first step in the right direction. Again, I appreciate your having taken the time to write. I trust that the events of the next few months will show that the great resolve which our President suggested in his State of the Union, will be translated into action by the President and by the U.S. Congress. I promise you that I will fight to see that it is so. by Jay VanAndel and Richard M. DeVos It is ironic that government regulation, which has as its purpose to make the marketplace more equitable for buyers and to sellers, has actually eliminated many of the bargains. As businessmen, we must deal each day with the thousands of regulations imposed by government in response to the perception that the private sector is in violation of the public good. Yet we witness increased costs to consumers and often denial of products that have value to the public. Small business people find themselves stifled by the mass of government regulation. A report of a subcommittee of the Committee on Small Business of the United States House of Representatives. determined that overregulation is 3535 Wall. Ave., Ogden air cond., AM radio . JUNE 11-1- 8, 1980 TOLK PRICE, INCLUDES: Round trip airfare via United Airlines 747, meal and cocktail service, Complimentary flight hag, Flower lei greeting, Superior hotel for 8 days and 7 nights, Deluxe air conditioned motor coaches, Transfers to airport and hotel, from all baggage handling, Tour and hospitality desk, Honolulu City Tour, All taxes ant service charges. Personal escort. Quad Occupancy In-flig- SMALL TRUCKS Over 20 Used Datsun's Toyota's, Luv's & Plus tax, price is subject to airfare increase. Ford Courier's. Prices also available for single, double or triple occupancy. radio, rear bumper, still under warranty 5,655 For more information call: Space is limited. $50 deposit will guarantee seat. DAVE RICH 731-244- 1 or PLUS OVER 25 OTHER USED CARS & TRUCKS AT SIMILAR SAVINGS! 2 Reply to Burnett editorial from Senator Orrin G. Hatch Mr. Ray Burnett .4331 Monroe Blvd. South Ogden City, UT School Clearfield Courier, February 27, 1980, Page 2, 1 . FISHBURN WORLD TRAVEL 394-266- 7 ' V ll A |