Let’s ensure healthy generations
There are so many arguments about health care reform that the opportunities are in danger of being lost. But our country has a great opportunity to fix at least two serious problems.
The first is we need to make sure that every woman can get maternity coverage. For example, if pregnancy is defined as pre-existing, then a woman might not be able to afford needed maternity care.
A second reason to improve the current system is to make sure that children who are born with a birth defect or serious condition, including disabilities caused by being born pre-term, can get the quality, affordable and comprehensive medical care they need to survive and thrive.
This is not about special interests; it’s about our families. As a March of Dimes volunteer, the health of women, newborns and children matter to me. I hope that our leaders in Washington remember this and don’t lose sight of what this generation should be doing to ensure healthy future generations.
Kathy Clark, Peru
Pension earners will not be next
I am a Delphi retired person after 35 years. I keep in touch with the greatest man on this earth. I will not sit around and let Delphi put fear in me.
Shirley Wallace, Kokomo
Do not disrupt library services
The following is an open letter to Charles Joray of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library:
Dear Mr. Joray,
Much has been said over the past few years regarding the upcoming main branch renovation project. In one of my letters, I stated, “If your plan does not permit uninterrupted main branch services on-site during the renovation process, then you need to come up with a different plan.”
Kenneth Crockett, Kokomo
Can we afford more spending?
During the Great Depression, we did not have Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment compensation and food stamps. We did have the PWA, $14 per week; the CCC, $5 per month for the enrollee, $25 per month for his parents and numerous other small benefits.
If you got desperate, you tabled your pride and went to the trustee. He gave you a small box of food.
President Roosevelt did close the banks for 30 days and created FDIC, which guaranteed your deposits. This helped, but the Depression did not really end until World War II.
Now we have Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment compensation and numerous pension plans and Social Security. We have bailed out Chrysler, GM and numerous failing banks.
We have an approximately $11 trillion debt, which is increasing every day. What kind of future are we creating for our great-grandchildren and can we really afford it?
Harold Droll, Kokomo
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Letters to the editor - Friday, Aug. 14, 2009
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White shouldn’t return to office
The issue: The conviction of Indiana’s secretary of state.
Our view: Charlie White’s ouster from office should be permanent.
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Editorial - Feb. 8, 2012: Grand success for Indianapolis
The issue: The Super Bowl.
Our view: Indianapolis left a great impression on thousands of visitors.
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Letters to the Editor: Feb. 8, 2012
As Hoosiers celebrate the conclusion of a truly remarkable Super Bowl experience, there is even more good news that should fill us with pride. More Indiana students are graduating from high school than ever before.
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Which religions will we include?
The Indiana Senate last week approved a bill that would allow public schools to teach creationism, as long as they include theories from multiple religions.
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If you say so
In an opinion piece we published Thursday, state Rep. Mike Karickhoff announced why he voted against “right-to-work” legislation. His reason: The community told him to.
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Cheers and jeers - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Karickhoff acted ‘cowardly’
The Rev. Robin Wentworth Mayer and Horst G. Mayer of Kokomo send the Jeer for state Rep. Mike Karickhoff’s silence during the “right-to-work” debate:
“Mr. Karickhoff, for someone who’s new to office, you’ve certainly learned the art of talking out of both sides of your mouth.
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Let’s drug test our lawmakers
Perhaps it’s appropriate that a measure passed by the Indiana House this week would ask not only welfare recipients but Indiana lawmakers to consent to a drug test.
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Editorial - Feb. 2, 2012: Peru delivers a message
The issue: Peru’s collection of $20,000 last year from property owners who failed to keep their yards mowed.
Our view: Aggressive enforcement can help a city’s finances, but the benefits go beyond dollars and cents.
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Karickhoff: Reason behind my ‘right-to-work’ vote
There is no doubt the “right-to-work” debate has brought mixed emotions, not only to our state but District 30 as well. There were only a handful of House Republicans who did not vote in support of this legislation. Let me explain why I felt it was necessary for me to vote in opposition to right to work.
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Heinig: ‘Right-to-work’ law to arouse continued resistance
I wouldn’t call Gov. Mitch Daniels a charismatic leader, but he does possess some leadership skills. If he didn’t, he couldn’t have brought us this far along the happy trail to his economic Valhalla.
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