thanks for the reminder
Re: “American politics matters – China’s autocratic rise must remind us that we stand up for human rights and freedom,” Saturday Editorials.
Thank you for this very well-written reminder of America’s true place in the world. Despite our many stumbling blocks, such as the debacle in Afghanistan, we remain the best hope for the future in these troubled times. I can only imagine how this editorial must have angered many of the younger members of your organization who were taught that America is inherently racist, evil, and so on. Nice to see that in some places adults are still in charge.
Les Gregory, Rockwall
Well said ma’am
Re: “Fighting for the Wrong Things,” by Karen Roberts, letters September 6th.
In my opinion, this letter hits the nail on the head!
It would be so wonderful to wake up with a headline describing what she’s proposing – something like, Abbot and Paxton are fighting for laws that protect Texans from COVID, fix our energy systems, keep women’s medical businesses private, and the youth welfare system contributes to strengthening ”.
I too am annoyed by the way they use our tax money on frivolous lawsuits and unnecessary laws passed in unnecessary special sessions.
Carolyn Clark, Garland
These work, so why change?
Why in the world change two very successful voting processes? The electoral law signed by the Texas governor prohibits transit and 24-hour voting.
Drive-through vaccinations and tests have proven very effective in fighting a deadly disease. A 24-hour online service for paying bills and other tasks for people with odd working hours is just as successful.
Now is the time to call your US Congressman and tell him / her to use common sense and allow federal oversight of the state elections to repeal this Texas law, or it is time to To remove your congressman.
John Bell, Richardson
Just spit here …
Governor Greg Abbott signed his abortion signature plan and asked me and everyone else to go after whoever helps a woman make her own decisions. Since this is a “novel” argument, the Supreme Court ruled that it was acceptable until further debate.
Now President Joe Biden has ordered vaccinations for certain members of our society. Shouldn’t he also add that the US government will not prosecute all citizens, but will represent, deliver all those who do not have a vaccine and offer them the opportunity to sue these perpetrators for $ 10,000? It’s a “new” argument. Surely SCOTUS has the feeling that POTUS has at least as much authority as Abbott?
Rex Themar, Highland Village
Similar and yet different
The difference between 9/11 and 1/6: Both are terrible tragedies on American soil, but one has shown that we can all come together, united first as Americans. The other tore us apart, and half the country didn’t even want to know how and why it happened.
Blake K. Wallace, Arlington
Memories of Papa, Oilwell
Subject: “Houston Investor Buys Historic Building – West End’s Oilwell Supply Building was built in 1923,” September 11, Metro & Business Story.
The Oilwell Supply building in the West End on Lamar Street has fond memories. This building represents the sum total of my father’s professional career, who worked for Oilwell Supply from 1932 until his retirement in 1976, with a five-year hiatus for service during World War II.
In 1932, my father was hired by Oilwell in Flora, Illinois, to work in their oil field supply store. He was a counter helper, caretaker, forwarding agent and the first point of contact for many customers. In 1937 he married my mother and she moved to Flora. In 1942 he left the service with the Marines.
In 1946 my father was released and took a train from San Diego to Dallas and checked in with Oilwell. He was sent to Flora for another boom and later to Casper, Wyoming. In 1968 he was transferred to Dallas and worked on the seventh floor of the Oilwell building.
My father died years ago. I am now 71 years old and enjoy long walks in downtown Dallas. My favorite route is past Oilwell. The building is old, bricks are falling from the facade and rolling onto the street. I put it back.
James H. Sherrard, Plano
Why focus on workers?
President Joe Biden focuses on salaried workers for his vaccination mandate. Why? What about the unemployed receiving unemployment benefits? Shouldn’t we ask them to get vaccinated or lose their unemployment benefits? What about those who don’t work at all? What about retirees? Isn’t that approach turned on its head to focus only on the Americans who work? American workers produce, pay their taxes, and support our federal government and those who are not employed.
Tom Hopkins, garland
They are children
There are so many emotions associated with the testimony of the gymnasts who were abused by Larry Nassar. They were children. I get the same feeling when I read about caring for children in Texas. (Judge: Texas to blame for the crisis) They are children.
Lynda Parker, Alvord
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