Published: July 10, 2009 12:50 am      

Readers respond: Elections, the President, Judges

Elections fair despite complaints from losers

To the editor:

I am responding to Mr. Elkins’ non-rebuttal rebuttal. Mr. Elkins responded that “the whole world knows that” (voter fraud in the 2008 election.). No sir, the whole world does not know that there was gross voter fraud in our recent election.

The term “the whole world” works to make your statement untrue. There are individuals that believe there was voter suppression and a violation of voting rights in the 2000 and 2004 elections. While others believe there was voter fraud in the 2008 election. However, in both cases the majority of Americans believe all three elections were fair and appropriately administered.

Sincerely,

James Owsley

Greenville



Not a fan of President

To the editor:

Ms. Borynski, I am sorry that you felt such a great sadness after reading my letter to the editor. I never write or say anything that I do not think is the truth. Maybe you should start reading some of the asinine, un-American legislation these two are trying to push through Congress. You may be happy under a dictatorship or a socialist form of government, but that is not for me. I like the freedom we now have and will do all I can to preserve it.

You stated, after the last few days my letter continued to prey upon you, and you realized the underlying intent (whether conscious or unconscious) was to dehumanize. It is terrible, terrible irony, as well?? Every word in my article I stand by and my statement that if President Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi were in office during World War II, I think we would have either lost the war or had to have some type of negotiable settlement.

Let us get down to some of the bare facts about our president. He cannot prove he was even born in America, and that is one of the requirements in the Constitution of the United States to qualify a person to be president of the United States.

Harry Thompson

Wolfe City





Against activist judges

To the editor:

Some 60 years ago the ACLU presented a decision to the Supreme Court that started the separation between church and state. Once the Supreme Court rules — that’s it!

The gradual removal of morality and religion being spoken in our schools has shown up markedly in the educational decline in the United States. Yeah, you say — there she goes again … but … we have an issue before us right now that needs the attention of all thinking Americans.

Another activist judge, who openly states policy should be made in the court, is nominated for the Supreme Court. Her other publicized comment concerned the gender thing so, personally, I just smile at that one. But, I cannot smile at her “policy-making” opinion. Is policy not the job of our legislators — not the court?

Our right, as the people, is to speak our beliefs and opinions. So if you are adverse to yet another activist judge on our highest bench, call and express your opinion — 202-224-3121 (Capitol switchboard).

Now I reference Dr. Borynski’s letter to the editor, 5 July 09. I have always looked forward to Mr. Harry Thompson’s letters to the editor. Never have I noticed anything questionable in his contributions before; so this particular letter did appear a bit incongruous, and it did puzzle me.

However, Mr. Thompson is an older World War II veteran — fewer among us — who served his country well and with honor. I am sorry if his writing offended Dr. Borynski’s sensitivities, but had it been me, I ‘d have let it pass – considering all things. Of course, I am a common elder myself, not having achieved a higher standing in the material role of things, so possibly that accounts for my sympathy in this case.

Oh, by the way, Mr. Thompson did not appear on 30 June 09. However, there was an excellent contributor printed that day. It was Mr. John M. Elkins, another WWII veteran — plus, mind you, served in Korea and Nam as well. Thank you, sir, and God bless you and yours.

In God we trust,

Billie R. Stone

Greenville



Editor’snote: The letter actually did appear online on June 30.