Letters To The Editor

Obama administration is proving it's socialist

How many of you remember the crucifixion that took place in 2004? Remember when the Democrats and liberal media were up in arms over the shortage of flu vaccine? When Sen. Hillary Clinton said something like, this shortage just shows you the Bush administration is only interested in tax c…

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Every day should be treated like Veterans Day

As a proud Desert Storm veteran who is preparing for Veterans Day, I find it tragic that so many of my fellow Americans view Nov. 11 as just another day off work. I lost friends in Persian Gulf, and I made a promise to their families that they would never, ever be forgotten.

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Thank you, neighbor, for your help each morning

This is a thank you to an unknown neighbor who has been bringing our morning papers to our front porch.

Nov 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

No one who hasn't served can understand Veterans Day's meaning

With Veterans Day fast approaching I'd like to take a minute to "thank" all of our local and international vets. For those of you who have never been in the service, you cannot nor will you ever know what these following words mean to us, the vets.

Nov 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Noncitizen can get a tax break my son won't get

My wife and I are not rich. I spent my working career in various full-time jobs, she as a stay-at-home mother, so we were a one-income family. We had a son, raised him, provided for his college education, etc. We managed to scrape together some extra cash to purchase a small two-bedroom h…

Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Pedestrians don't seem to get a brake these days

As I was walking from the post office, at the intersection of Evans Avenue and Vale Park Road, and as I was at the intersection of Vale Park Road and Valley Road and had stepped out onto Valley Road, a northbound car approached the same intersection -- slowed down a bit and then drove rig…

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Failure to heed God adds to litany of America's woes

The litany of America's woes increases.

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Single-language citizens are being discriminated against

Hispanics are making a mountain out of a molehill and being highly dishonest when it comes to learning English. Ernestina Mondragon now claims the ticket for not speaking English caused her to be hospitalized. The ticketing issue, a computer mistake, is truly being exploited.

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Please continue to support your local food pantry

Hobart residents of Hobart have once again displayed their generosity in supporting those that need our help by giving to the Hobart Food Pantry during the Hobart Kiwanis food drive.

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What's taking so long to train foreign armies?

I can't understand how our troops are trained today and in turn training others. In World War II, we received between 30 and 90 days, and then we were shipped overseas. You may remember the "90-day wonders" some of our officers were called.

Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Rules on unsustainable debt apply to countries, too

I think it would be wonderful if all people would get health insurance free of charge from the government. It would be great if everyone was able to buy a house with no money down, regardless if they have a job or not. It would be just peachy if everyone made $30 an hour minimum. Better y…

Nov 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Another day in the life of Gary powers that be

Just another day into the waste of Gary. First I read the Gary Airport Director was granted a two-year extension through 2013, keeping his salary of $150,400 per year excluding benefits. In addition, he was given a $600 per month vehicle allowance in lieu of a pay increase.

Nov 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Bayh needs to support medical care for all

In 1945, President Harry Truman stated, "This great nation cannot afford to allow its citizens to suffer needlessly from lack of proper medical care." In 2008, Americans made the same statement in the polling booths.

Nov 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Protecting democracy is up to we the people

Although I am a Michael Moore fan, I left the movie, "Capitalism: A Love Story," before the end because Moore had resorted to ridicule and exaggeration.

Nov 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Good news is Obama has only three years left

To the Keep America Safe Organization, I say thank you for all you do. And to Vice President Dick Cheney, I say, "Keep on keeping on."

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English-only message mars Hispanic Heritage Month

The topic of the day for Hispanics is "English only" and "taco." The radio, newspapers and Internet eat it up like ice cream. How fitting for Hispanic Heritage Month 2009. Adios.

Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Merger would make Merrillville as bad as Gary has become

Having just read John Key's very eloquent commentary Nov. 3, I must question the man's sanity.

Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Hobart residents don't want RV campground built

As was evident at the crowded Hobart City Council meeting on Oct. 7, the homeowners (voting taxpayers) residing in the greater vicinity of Robinson Lake will not accept the proposal floating around to develop the area around Robinson Lake into an RV campground. The negative impact on the …

Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Let's talk about strikes against GOP, too

In reply to Frank Behr's letter:

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Give teachers methodology, mastery of content knowledge

In relation to the recent article concerning new guidelines for teachers, might I suggest the following: Knowing a lot of content is irrelevant if you can't teach effectively, but knowing how to teach is irrelevant if you don't know any content to teach.

Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Enforce town ordinance to protect businesses, residents

I pay the fees for my company to be run legitimately -- town permits to various municipalities, workman's compensation, liability, as well as insurance on my equipment and my workers.

Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Good transportation would drive job growth in region

I am astonished to see people writing to the paper to complain that they don't want the Regional Transportation Authority or district or an Illiana Expressway.

Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Jackson tribute would be nothing like Graceland

So Gary Mayor Rudy Clay proclaims, "Michael Jackson performing arts center would surpass Elvis Presley." Not a chance.

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Sheriff Dominguez isn't helping his legacy, his party

After seeing another story in The Times regarding Sheriff Rogelio "Roy" Dominguez recently, I had wished I had access to The Times archives. I'm trying hard to remember something positive coming out of Sheriff Roy's administration, other than the DARE program or "Cops for Kids."

Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Downtown Valparaiso already has a lot to offer

"Draw more people downtown" states how a venue that would allow local musicians and entertainers to display their talents would be a good idea. Well, we already have that. Front Porch Music has "open stage" on Thursdays, where anyone can go and play their music or read their poetry. On th…

Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Health care reform needs to be affordable

Reading the opinion pages of this paper, one would surmise that nearly everyone is for the health care takeover under consideration in Congress. But in reality, a poll just released by Fox News on Oct. 15 found that 54 percent of Americans oppose the reforms under consideration.

Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Obama shouldn't be making his own laws

Now, instead of dealing with unemployment and Afghanistan, President Barack Obama has decided to make laws (which is not the right of the executive branch). It is bad enough he chooses to give that privilege to judges, czars, etc., but is now usurping that power for himself.

Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Health care reform must have a public option

I am a member of a group of people who set up http://www.ByeByeBayh.net.

Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Turzai obviously didn't read my letter before commenting

George Turzai obviously did not read my letter to the editor concerning liberalism and Jesus Christ before he wrote his own rebuttal. Had he read it, he would have realized that I said Jesus was considered a liberal in the first century.

Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Too many in current generation have become savages

All the major news and opinion outlets, from ABC to "The View," are at a loss to explain the evil that is apparent in our society, as evidenced by the recent beating to death of an inner-city honor student and the 2.5-hour gang rape of a 15-year-old on school premises, cheered on by numer…

Nov 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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