WEATHERFORD — Making a difference

Dear editor,

How encouraging it was to read about these courageous youth from St. Stephen’s Catholic Church and their “Hiking for life” in the Democrat, Jan. 25, 2010.

It was most encouraging in this post-Christian culture in which we live to learn of their pro-life group, The VOICE, and their commitment to make a difference in the world to save little babies and to call attention to the fact our society has already killed 40 million babies as they rested in their mother’s womb.

Everyone involved in this bold and visionary event is commended. If our community is to be led by young people such as these, we can only hope that one day Planned Parenthood will cease to be funded with our tax money.

This could possibly bring an end to the huge profits gained from killing the unborn.

Marianne Alderman,

Willow Park

Using common sense

Dear editor,

Parker County Commissioners Court used common sense when it passed an ordinance restricting gunfire on lots that are 10 acres or smaller. Judge Riley and the County Commissioners acted on the authority that was granted by the Texas Legislature 20 years ago.

The ordinance was amended to allow firing a gun in self defense and for varmint control. A small, but vocal group of shooters are trying to distort the ordinance into a gun rights issue even though a National Rifle Association and Texas State Rifle Association spokesman said “the NRA would not make hostile arguments about gunfire regulation on small lots.” This ordinance protects the quality of life and safety in rural neighborhoods.

There are many subdivisions with problem shooters that were silenced by the ordinance. The voters here expect our elected officials to respect the majority opinion. Remuda Ranch Estates voted 120 to 15 to uphold its by-laws prohibiting gunfire.

The majority of folks in Parker County subdivisions, even NRA members, prefer to live without the danger of recreational backyard shooting.

Kathy Chruscielski

Fort Worth

(Parker County)

Voter’s rights for citizens of the US

Dear editor,

Yesterday, five of the Republican Supreme Court Justices tried to make the people of this country powerless. But each of you should remember one you have that they can’t take away from you yet — the power of your vote.

Just ask yourself one thing when you go to the poll to vote, which party has done the most for the poor and middle class citizens of this country?

In my 60-odd years of voting, I have found nothing the Republican Party did for us. Remember there are more of us than there are of the rich and powerful. Money is a tool they use to manipulate the masses.

Let us not be fooled by the organized propaganda of the paid prostitutes of the wealthy and corporations. We have more to fear from their insidious manipulations than we do from all the terrorist of this world.

While they continue their fear-mongering, they are quietly undermining everything we have worked so hard for in this country for their own personal gain and power.

We cannot live under a fearful nation, like many other countries do. Let us put a stop to it now.

Evelyn Connaway,

Weatherford

Just fed up

Dear editor,

No one in Washington or the main stream media seems to get it. Americans are fed up with being ignored. 

I vote every chance I get and can hardly wait to vote in the mid-year elections.

We could easily pay for Medicare for all if we would get out of Iraq and Afghanistan!

Paula Malaspina,

Weatherford

A bar on South Main?

Dear editor,

Weatherford’s population has increased rapidly in recent years as more people want to find a nice, quiet neighborhood. Another big change is about to happen to that peace and quiet if we do not-act quickly.

Action is already in progress to put what I call a honky tonk in the old Super Save building in the 1300 block of South Main. They will have billiards, pool, a dance floor, outside seating and a live band on week-ends. (Oh, they say they plan to sell food. Oh yea!)

What kind of influence is a bar for the Central Christian Church, the Ninth Grade Center, the Autumn Hill Manor, the Baptist Student Union and the college, which is only a block away?

A change in zoning required permission of the Planning and Zoning Board. Property owners within 200 feet are suppose to be notified. Those on the street above Super Save, whose property joins them, got no notification. One lady on the corner of South Waco and Rentz, was the only exception. Was lack of notification an oversight or was it intentional?

The only thing that can prevent this tragedy is for enough folks to attend the next council meeting and voice their opposition. That is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Be there!

Having lost one of my dearest friends to a drunk driver as she drove home from church, I fear for my friends in all the churches along South Main and nearby areas. What fun the local police will have when the drunks are added to the heavy traffic on South Main.

Let your city councilmen know we need no honky tonks in the middle of our city.

Shirley McCoy,

Weatherford

Thanks Parker County!

Dear editor,

For the fourth year, Center of Hope donors have responded to the call to share with neighbors in need by giving to the Tree of Hope. We didn’t quite reach our goal this year, but the response from the community was tremendous, especially in a difficult economic climate.

Special thanks goes to American State Bank for donating the location and electricity for the Tree of Hope.

It’s never too late to give! Contributions are needed year-round. 

Donate online at CenterofHopeTX.com or send a check to Center of Hope, P.O. Box 190, Weatherford, TX 76086.

Paula Robinson,

Weatherford

Thank you Weatherford!

Dear editor,

I just read the article on the soldier supposedly being asked to leave the Target store there in Weatherford.

I am a resident of Weatherford and an Air Force Reservist, currently stationed in Iraq, but will be on my way home soon. I was a little dismayed at the accusation of the young soldier. I have gotten nothing but the most outstanding support from the folks there in Weatherford to include every business I have ever walked into.

I am part of a training unit that trains out of Mineral Wells, and time and again, the personnel we train always compliment the locals and the businesses of Weatherford and the surrounding area on the hospitality they receive as opposed to that in other areas of the country.

I would like to extend my thanks to the community and every business within it for the continued support I have always seen and experienced. Thank you Weatherford!

MSgt Robin Sheehan,

Weatherford

Obama’s energy bill

Dear editor,

In last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama called for “a comprehensive energy and climate bill with incentives that will finally make clean energy the profitable kind of energy in America.”

What’s clear to the president and world leaders across the globe must become clear to Congress: Our climate and energy needs are interdependent, and failing to address both is reckless.

Energy and climate legislation must be connected and comprehensive to create the opportunity to build a new clean energy economy that secures our energy supplies, fosters innovation and creates the new jobs we so desperately need.

We are at the threshold of a new opportunity, promising new industries, new jobs and a secure energy future for our country.

Now is the time for leadership. Our leaders should heed the countless voices here in our state and work together on meaningful and comprehensive clean energy policies.

Vicki D. Thomas,

Waxahachie