Letters to the Editor – Build Back Better, Texas A&M, Native Americans, UT athletics

Don’t knock Build Back yet

Re: “Political Misconduct – Texas leaders’ refusal to endorse a favorable infrastructure bill is a signal of our broken policies,” Wednesday editorial.

Regarding President Joe Biden’s proposed Build Back Better legislation, you state, “This bill represents a tremendous extension of government into the lives of those with unclear spending and the security of massive new taxes.” It seems premature to such To make claims, as the content of the invoice and the means of payment are still in development. And you’re encouraging the Texas Republicans to “dig” against this legislation before we know what’s on the bill and how it’s paid.

People who benefit from the law being passed will be grateful and I can assure you that there will be no “massive re-taxation”.

William H. Cushman, Highland Village

Look in the mirror when the economy collapses

Re: “Texas GOP Congressmen Fail Us,” by Barbara Holst, Wednesday Letters.

In today’s world, I would be very surprised if any politician could please a majority of the electorate. The point raised here is that we as a state should line up for our fair share of the trough! If it just could be that easy.

Is it possible that Holst does not understand that our economy will eventually collapse if Americans spend that much “money”? If more agents like ours had the strength to say “no,” we might be able to put our finance house in order.

If I had been managing my finances like the federal government, I would have filed for bankruptcy many, many moons ago.

Where do we get “money” from for the infrastructure? Sell ​​more bonds (which only delays payment) or print more money? Don’t think for a second that spending all of our current funny “money” doesn’t add to our inflation problems (Economics 101). We could raise taxes to clear the debt, but how many Americans could afford to pay over $ 75,000 for every man, woman, and child in the family? Would the deficit then stay away?

My point is if the economy crashes all we have to do is look in the mirror to see who caused it.

Ernest Leon Morrison, Frisco

Employment growth shifted from Texas A&M to Oak Cliff

Subject: “Texas A&M System Plans New FW Campus – Officials See Center As An Opportunity To Support Job Growth In N. Texas,” November 11, Metro & Business Story.

Lucky Fort Worth as Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp announced, “The A&M system makes a Texas-sized commitment to Fort Worth.” Aiming job growth in North Texas ”.

We are always happy when our neighbors in the west thrive. So how about a Texas-sized engagement for the alter ego community of Dallas in the south with its own campus – Texas A&M University in Oak Cliff? A campus around the new Southern Gateway Deck Park would be a great place to bring people together and add life to that interstate 35E freeway cap.

An involvement on the A&M University campus would provide higher education opportunities for residents who have historically bypassed this older, diverse neighborhood in Dallas. Proximity to the Jefferson Boulevard business corridor would benefit local businesses and enliven adjacent neighborhoods. Both the Dallas Zoo and DART Light Rail Station are nearby, and this location could help staff at Methodist Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center advance their careers. In all fairness, promoting job growth is just as important in Oak Cliff as it is in Fort Worth.

Robert L. Prejean, Dallas / Oak Lawn

Better do you honor Native American people

Subject: “First Summit Since 2016, Set Today – White House Wants to Increase Native American Safety,” Monday News.

The article says that this peak includes 570 tribes, and some are from Alaska. One of the things to be discussed is the COVID pandemic, which disproportionately affects the Native American and Alaskan people. It will also cover ways to improve public safety and justice, as well as better protecting their private land, their contractual rights, and their holy places.

When I read that this summit coincides with National Native American Heritage Month, I had to read it twice as I had never heard of anything like it. Why is that? We have Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, which get a lot of media, but not this group.

Native Americans, to me, are the true Native Americans and have been treated terribly. Your month deserves to be recognized, celebrated, and your great people and individuals recognized. How do we ensure that our Indians and Alaskans will be honored in the future?

Barbara Kuykendall, Highland Village

UT alums, let executives do their jobs

Re: “Texas AD Defends Sarkisian and Urges Fans Not to ‘tear themselves apart’,” Wednesday SportsDay story.

The only glaring detail missing from this article was that Tom Herman’s death allegedly came at the behest of Texas alums and financial backers who thought they knew so much better than Chris Del Conte. Perhaps it is time that University of Texas graduates focus on helping the UT become the best university in the country by supporting their leadership and providing constructive critical input. Let the administration and sports department manage their respective areas and hold them accountable for the results. UT alums don’t always know what’s best.

Howard Manning, North Dallas

Better than candy

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who suggested that children “buy a ton of candy” with the $ 100 anyone can get for getting the COVID-19 vaccine, is a contrary message to promote good health. I would suggest other options, such as tickets to the Bronx Zoo, the Botanical Gardens, or the many museums in New York. Visiting such places promotes activity and spiritual enrichment. Much better than candy calories!

Elizabeth Shorey, North Dallas

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