The Governor did exactly what he was elected to do. He told the
voters what his plans were and he is following through. He was
elected by the majority of the voters. I commend him.
The Governor did just what he was elected to do
Dear Editor,
The Governor did exactly what he was elected to do. He told the voters what his plans were and he is following through. He was elected by the majority of the voters. I commend him.
I don’t believe it is the state’s responsibility to fund every program that is proposed. We are supporting a lot of people that we cannot afford. It is the same with your household. Could you support two more people in your house ? Probably.
How about five more? It might be difficult.
How about 20 more? No way!
That is what has happened in California, and we just can’t afford it anymore. Forget the two-thirds majority, the California taxpayers are already burdened too much.
Tim Edes, Morgan Hill
Move if you don’t like the way California does its business
Dear Editor,
You can’t have it both ways. I find interesting that you, the San Jose Mercury News and others are constantly complaining that the two-thirds requirement – major majority – for passage of various legislation, should be abolished and replaced with a simple majority requirement.
Well, when Proposition 8 was passed by a simple majority, those who were against Proposition 8 complained vociferously that it was too major of an issue to be passed by a simple majority and that it should have required a two thirds majority. Thus, you can’t have it both ways!
If the framers of the U.S. Constitution found it acceptable, in several sections of the constitution, to require a two-thirds vote – major majority – then it should be acceptable to require a two-thirds majority for the passage of legislation and the budget here in this state.
Those who oppose the two thirds requirement and Proposition 13 here in California, should move to states that do not have the two-thirds requirements and Proposition 13 type of laws.
Bruno Martino, Morgan Hill
Story touches the heart, brings pride to Morgan Hill
Dear Editor,
I was very touched by your story about Jeffrey Dobbek Jr. saving his father’s life in Yosemite. What a wonderful young man he is.
Our little town should be so proud of him. These are the stories that make the Morgan Hill Times a better local newspaper.
Thanks for the in-depth reporting and a beautiful ending to an extremely difficult situation … at any age!
You GO, Jeffrey!
Barbara Dykema, Morgan Hill
All rodeos should require an on site veterinarian
Dear Editor,
July was a worse month than usual for rodeo animals. Three horses and a steer were killed at the Canadian Calgary Stampede (for a total of 35 since 1986, mostly in the chaotic chuck wagon races). Another three animals died at Cheyenne Frontier Days (plus a half-dozen other injuries). Closer to home, I just learned that three roping calves suffered broken legs at the Salinas Rodeo last week and had to be euthanized. And babies, yet.
Nor is it only the animals who suffer. A 12-year-old boy was killed in a bull riding accident in a “Little Britches” rodeo in Colorado last month. A clear case of child endangerment, in my opinion. Minors should not be allowed to participate in the potentially lethal event. Perhaps some legislation is in order.
California state rodeo law (Penal Code 596.7) requires that the attending veterinarian must submit a written report of all animal injuries to the Veterinary Medical Board within 48 hours of the end of the rodeo.
I called the board (last) week and was told that zero reports had been received. Not possible. Rodeo injuries and deaths are commonplace. With some 250 rodeos held in California every year, the board should receive 30 to 40 reports, minimum.
It’s clear that the “on call” vet option allowed by 596.7 isn’t working. It should be amended to require an on site veterinarian at every rodeo, both professional and amateur. Charreadas, too (the Mexican-style rodeo).
All legislators may be contacted at: The State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
Eric Mills, coordinator of Action for Animals, Oakland
