Dear Editor, Last month I was both surprised and disappointed to
see Sarah Palin campaigning for John McCain, who is nothing more
than a big government C.I.N.O. (conservation in name only). He
supports Crap and Charade, Amnesty for Illegals, Closing Gitmo and
has hung around with his far left buddy splash Kennedy for most of
his career in the senate.
Time for John McCain to retire and for Sarah Palin to halt her support
Dear Editor,
Last month I was both surprised and disappointed to see Sarah Palin campaigning for John McCain, who is nothing more than a big government C.I.N.O. (conservation in name only). He supports Crap and Charade, Amnesty for Illegals, Closing Gitmo and has hung around with his far left buddy splash Kennedy for most of his career in the senate.
I can’t imagine Palin feels any obligation to him for selecting her to be his running mate during the last presidential election. If anything, he owes her an enormous debt of gratitude for breathing some life into his cadaverous-like campaign. Perhaps history will show that this was a positive strategic move on her part which contributed to her future success in the field of politics. However, at this juncture, I don’t get it.
McCain has done more than enough to damage this country and he needs to retire. Perhaps he could go to a nice little nursing home in Sedona and could “reach across the aisle” (his room) and hold hands whomever he ends up with as a roommate.
Here in California we have what is known as the “three strikes law.” In my mind and probably in the minds of many others, this is Palin’s first strike. She still has two more before I could consider writing her off, but in the meantime I’ll still continue to support her in whatever endeavor she so chooses.
In the meantime, I am sending another check to McCain’s opponent J.D. Hayworth in the hopes it will facilitate Sen. McCain’s retirement, something we true Americans so richly deserve.
Jim Becker, San Martin
Thanks for Memorial Day celebration
Dear Editor,
I was very proud to attend our community’s Memorial Day ceremonies and want to say “thank you” to those who organized this heartwarming event.
The tribute that is paid to our armed force’s both current and past who have given to their country should never go unnoticed.
I would like to encourage all community members to attend next year’s services to reflect on the great sacrifice that has been given to ensure our freedom.
Sue Howell, Morgan Hill
It’s time for a return to the seven great virtues!
Dear Editor,
As I watch the news and observe daily life in Morgan Hill, I am reminded of my past study of ethics and the “7 deadly sins” contrasted with the “7 great virtues.”
In case people have forgotten (and it seems many have), those sins are greed, lust, avarice, pride, envy, sloth and gluttony.
So I am seeing quite a bit of greed in business and politics, lust on TV, movies, and in government, since this includes the lust for power, pride, avarice and envy in the media and politics, and sloth and gluttony on the street.
What is going on today is nothing new; it’s part of being human. We can always change, because we have “free-will.”
Our choice should be the 7 virtues of humility, kindness, abstinence, chastity, patience, diligence, and liberality (against greed).
Perhaps each of us could practice a little bit more of these and become a more virtuous culture and people?
This is a ethical and moral issue we should all be thinking about and acting on!
Daniel J. Kenney, Morgan Hill
Republicans change their tune when it suits them best
Dear Editor,
It’s interesting to see Republicans and Tea Baggers changing their tune when they want the government to bail them out after the capitalists have failed. After all, isn’t the oil spill “Free Enterprise”? They didn’t like the government bailing out the banks, but they want the government to bail out the oil companies and help clean up the spill? I thought they believed that wasn’t the government’s role. They shouldn’t interfere with the “free-market system.”
Now the conservatives want the government to “take over.” They want government run beach protection? Are they asking for socialized government run environmental protection? Isn’t this just more “government regulation.” Just another “big government takeover?” Why do we care about the environment? That’s what those liberal progressive tree hugging global warming socialist hippies want. Not the conservatives are calling out to the “federal bureaucracy” for a “bailout.” What about British Petroleum’s God given right to make a profit?
When things are good it’s easy for Tea Baggers to run their mouth. But when the disasters come and we have to deal with reality all of a sudden they change their tune and come crying to Uncle Sam wanting the liberals to clean up their mistakes.
I think the news media is giving these people intellectual welfare to even listen to them anymore.
Marc Perkel, Gilroy
Water board overstepped bounds in discussing Arizona issue
Dear Editor,
(Tuesday, May 25) I watched the live streaming video of the Board of Directors meeting of the Santa Clara Valley Water District with Chair Richard Santos and his keen interest in a proposed resolution urging repeal of Arizona Law SB 1070 and a boycott of Arizona.
The resolution, prepared by Rick Callender, the district’s government relations manager, was the brain child of Santos, who stated prior to the meeting that the Arizona Law was “one step away from internment camps,” and during the meeting said it was wrong, and needed to be changed because it constitutes racial profiling.
The public forum lasted for more than two hours with more people speaking against the resolution than for it.
Those voicing against, including many county residents, veterans and the general public, were mostly in agreement that this immigration law was a federal issue and not an area that the water board should waste their time and taxpayers money on.
Those supporting the resolution, including representatives from La Raza, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, South Bay Labor Council and various churches, believed that Arizona was unjustly profiling Latinos based upon their skin color.
When directors began their discussion, I was stunned by certain statements, especially one in particular by Director Rosemary Kamei. She stated that this is the only country that has taken citizens and put them into internment camps, and says you are guilty until proven innocent. Firstly, perhaps she should look into other countries and their internment policies (with no trial). Secondly, I am beyond disgusted that an elected official would state something so contrary to our country’s Rule of Law. This woman should be reprimanded for the abominable statement that we are guilty until proven innocent as it relates to the Arizona law.
Fortunately there were two directors, Cy Mann and Larry Wilson, who were able to move the meeting to a logical resolution. Mann stated, “we are a government agency, and we have the obligation to listen to our constituents – we represent you. I think regarding this particular item, even though it’s not water related, you are our constituents, and we have to listen.”
Wilson said, “I do not believe it’s the role of this board to get involved with issues of this nature.”
Mann also stated, “concerning the boycott, how will it effect labor and small business owners, and the collateral economical damage this will cause? I don’t think we should be using water money for this particular issue, and I’m more than happy to give anyone $200 to put a letter together and send it to the president of the United States and the United States Congress to get immigration reform together now. We need to stop creating divisions. Our borders are to be protected by the federal government. Racial profiling is very wrong and I’m totally opposed to it. Whether it exists is according to your perspective. I’ve yet to be pulled over because of my skin color. I’m of East Indian descent. I’m not apologizing for the color of my skin. I will not have an emotional decision for this.”
Bravo, Director Mann! The board was forced to remove two-thirds of the language in the resolution with the strong voice of Mann, and simply resolve a single sentence. That: “the CEO (should) order all district departments to prohibit the use of district funds for official business, attendance at conventions, meetings, or other events in the state of Arizona, unless critical to the mission of the district.” They also decided to send the suggested letter to federal representatives in Washington, and the president, since other states are proposing to adopt a similar law to Arizona’s.
It is amazing to me that a water board would go to such radical lengths to make emotional decisions that are beyond their purview. I am also grateful that there are logical leaders such as Mann and Wilson who can govern without emotion and with great wisdom.
Irene Whiteside, Milpitas
