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Show Page A12 Thursday, October 28, 2004 Stye More Letters from the People How does President Bush make decisions? To the Editor: The United States is the Cubas missiles in retaliation for the downing on of a U.S. spy plane, and accomplished the ultimate removal of the missiles, by being patient and using most powerful warrior-stat- e this planet. What our Federal political leaders do in the future is very important. It has been said that those who fail to learn from the errors of the past are doomed to repeat them. After reading history and comparing it to Bushs administration, I of the am frightened consequences of his Sparta, the most powerful e in Greece for warrior 400 years, became a permanent second-rat- e power because she didnt take care of her allies. During the 1$62 Cuban Missile city-stat- Crisis, President Kennedy averted possible nuclear annihilation by the U.S.S.R, and patience through diplomacy. Kennedy resisted I support advice to bomb 100 Strong, Effective Leadership Paid for by Steve Jones. Storytime JfH 9-- 7 11 Doubt, published in the New Bush was asked by his staff why are we doing what we are doing, he quotes Bush as replying, I went with my gut, my instinct, and I prayed over it. Susskind wrote about Bush being guided by messianic faith in his quest for freedom for the world. Other professionals, such as J.A. Frank, M.D. (Bush on the Couch) also looked critically Weapons of Mass Destruction only 100 miles off Florida, Bush rushed us into a war with Iraq, with faulty intelligence, and with only the aid of a few of our allies. In so doing, the U.S. lost the support and trust of many of our world allies. President Bush refused to abide by the separation of church and state in his leadership. Faith in God is needed in fearful times of terrorist attacks and a growing threat of nuclear However, proliferation. President Madison believed that the freedom to choose ones d faith, of not having a religion, is important in order to avoid the bloodshed Europe had experienced for centuries. I believe that in making decisions, critical, asking Gods guidance, his will, if you may, is a plus; but shouldnt it be balanced with Tuesday Friday 9-9-- 7 8 Wednesday Saturday 9-- 8 9-- 5 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday Check out our website: www.grand.lib.utus For information call We're the Grand County Public Library, located at 25 South 100 East 259-111- 1 55' h. Unlike J.F.K., who had photographic evidence of LIBRARY WINTER HOURS BEGIN NOVEMBER 1 9-- 8 pro-fac- t, In his October 17,2004, article Without a anti-Bus- diplomacy. critical thinking? Monday Thursday Ron Susskind is a former Wall Street Journal reporter who claims to be not York Times state-controlle- President Bush . . . Magazine, when at how Bushs character negatively affects his decisionmaking abilities. Frank, a psychoanalyst in Washington D.C., described Bush as suffering from delusions of grandeur and power, history of untreated alcohol abuse, rigid thought patterns, and possibly a reading disorder, among other things. Im deeply concerned and worried who becomes our next president. I need to know that all U.S. citizens will continue to experience the safety, security, beauty, order, peace, and freedom provided for us in the past, through a balanced management of one nation under God and a utilization of all the facts, logic, and evidence possible. My fervent request is that God continues giving us the clarity and critical thinking that is essential as . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Work with The Editor: I hope the humanity of Utah people will shine through on Election Day concerning Amendment 3. That people who have family members or work with or are friends of gay citizens come out in droves and vote this hurtful amendment down. This amendment is designed to drive more of a wedge between the gay and To heterosexual community. Those who created amendment 3 are fully aware of what its passage will mean to same sex as well as heterosexual lifetime partners. The second part of the proposed amendment is clearly not meant to protect traditional marriage in Utah, it is intended to hurt and alienate further, same sex couples trying to create the same family stability which is taken for granted in the heterosexual world. Basic rights such as hospital visitations, inheritance rights, domestic abuse rights, etc., will be put in jeopardy. Utahns will not lose anything by voting against amendment 3, but will lose a lot by voting for it, your humanity, compassion, and fairness. The passage of amendment 3 will do nothing to change homosexuality, it is a reality that homosexuals (just like heterosexuals) will con tinue to live their lives, meeting, dating, raising families and growing old together in committed lifetime relationships. But it will change the ease with which homosexuals can do these things. A government that introduces hate into its constitution opens the door for ordinary citizens to express their own hatred. Please, please, please Election Day vote against amendment 3; tell our lawmakers, you will not on vote for their discrimina- tory amendments into our constitution. -- Leta Vaughn, Castle Valley Most candidates have not researched bypass issue Letter to the Editor, This campaign season the truck bypass issue has once again raised its ugly head. Despite the fact that UDOT sees no statistical traffic need for it, nor will they pay for it, it keeps rising from the crypt. Despite the great safety and sound pollution issues, it keeps returning. It should be a dead issue but is repeatedly brought back and labeled for the good of the never-goes-awa- y community. As a resident of Mountain View subdivision I wanted to know what serving the good of the community would cost me. asked several real estate agents what the net effect on my property value would be should a 3 lane highway be constructed within 100 feet of my back fence (which it would I 2-- be). I was told to expect a LOSS of percent. For my be about would home that I then asked my $56,000. banker how that would affect my home equity loan. We found a clause that would dithe rect the bank to loan (lower) at current rates (higher), or simply call the loan in. Now, I'm all for community good, but not at that price! 35-5- 0 To my elected officials I say, Know what you are asking!" All too often I hear important issues casually summarized as for the good of the community. To me this phrase has become an indicator for a candidate who has NOT done her his homework. Our issues are too complex to be dismissed so simply. For this specific issue I . . . invite all my Mountain View neighbors to talk to your real estate agent and then check all candidates' positions. I heartily recommend to all candidates that you do your homework, now and when elected. Do not talk to the good of the community unless youve thoroughly researched the multiple ways any issue and your decision will affect each one of us. Without district representation I fear this issue would not be explored thoroughly, which is why I prefer the current county council system. To date only one council member has bothered to thoroughly engage this issue and I will vote to have this candidate reelected. -- Bruce Hucko Moab we vote. Then, I request we Letters to the editor policy pray for whoever becomes president because there are some challenging hurdles ahead. May we rise above partisanship and work together in the spirit of the great nation we are. --Stephen M. 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The Letters may also be sent via may not accept letters from persons who write more frequently than once every four weeks. Changes, to letters to the editor after submission will be accepted only in the most extreme circumstances. Moab Dave Cozzens has a political agenda. Any productive organization or meeting always starts with an agenda. 1 Please vote against Amendment 3 . . . Times-lndepende- nt Times-lndepende- nt Re-ele- ct Joette Langianese Grand County Council District 5 the Grand Foundation for Higher Education to move forward a plan for Higher Education Work with custodial agencies to ensure existing trails are marked, mapped and all lands users are considered Educate the public about the advantages and responsible use of our public lands Work to bring zoning laws back into a reasonable realm and guard the property rights of others Study the possibility of a soil bank so precious top soil is not lost forever Educate myself on the Atlas tailings proposals and ensure the health of those living here is protected Work on educating citizens of the advantages of living in a clean, healthy county and give incentives to clean up property Work to encourage tolerance towards others and their rights as property owners SERVE the citizens of Grand County in a FRIENDLY and manner of Grand County to make correct most circumstances if left alone to do decisions under ACCOMMODATING 10. TRUST the citizens Vote for Leadership, it Decisiveness St Enthusiasm Paid Political Advertisement vffijftgn o o mo9smsp year term accomplishments for the senior community: Joettes 4- - Established MAPS (Moab Area Project for Seniors) Raised over $3.5 million towards the MAPS project Worked with Grand County Hospital Special Services in purchasing 28 acres of property Instrumental in the development of the new Senior Community Center Actively serves on the Council of Aging Works closely with the District Area Agency on Aging, the State Division of Aging, and with the Utah Congressional Delegation to advocate for adequate funding for improved Senior Services Paid Political Advertisement |