Letters to the Editor - March 1, 2013 » Viewpoints

Viewpoints

The Democrat welcomes comments. Inappropriate language or comments outside our standards will be removed. No guest or anonymous comments allowed.

comments powered by Disqus

March 1, 2013

Letters to the Editor - March 1, 2013

Anonymous Weatherford Democrat The Weatherford Democrat Fri Mar 01, 2013, 05:34 AM CST

Free meals, no incentive

Dear Editor,

Wake up America! We all like a free meal.

We know somebody pays. It is a blessing to feed a friend or help someone in need. The Food Stamp Program, administered by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, is proud to be distributing the greatest amount ever of free meals and food stamps this year. Over 46 million people will be receiving free meals or food stamps in 2013.

Meanwhile, the National Park Service, administered by the Department of Interior, asks us, “Please do not feed the animals.” Their reason for the policy is that “the animals will grow dependent on handouts and will not learn how to take care of themselves.”

What incentive is there to break the cycle of poverty?

Beckie Knox, Weatherford

Reader appreciates support

Dear Editor,

I want to thank you and your readers for the overwhelming support and well wishes I have been receiving since I was made Tenth Degree Grandmaster on Jan. 8.

I have been involved in developing the self awareness, self respect and self protection of the children of Parker County for over 40 years and it has been my pleasure to do so.

I have worked with generations of families here and I cannot thank the community enough for all they’ve given me in return.

I would like to invite all of your readers to come to The Karate University for a free class and to observe what we are teaching the future leaders of Parker County.

Again, thank you for coverage of my grandmaster ceremony and I hope to see you all soon.

Bob Nutall, tenth-degree grandmaster and owner, The Karate University

Text Only

Viewpoints

Letter to the Editor: Land application of biosolids unsafe
Ben Davis and George Conley are fully justified to be concerned about biosolids being applied in their neighborhood.

June 19, 2013
NOW HEAR THIS: Is that a rainstorm on the horizon or a West Texas sandstorm?
One of the most defining aspects of my formative years during the 1940s and ‘50s, was the epic Drought of the Fifties. Lives were disrupted and the Texas economy was dealt a devastating blow. I would estimate that over half of the farmers in Parker County lost everything and were forced to move to the city in order to find work and feed their families.

June 16, 2013 1 Photo
NOTES FROM THE JOURNEY: Remembering a father's gift
Among the things I like best about Father’s Day, in addition to the expressions of love from my children, are the treasured memories that the celebration calls up – especially the memories of my own Dad.

June 14, 2013 1 Photo
Letter to the Editor – June 14, 2013
We are broke we can’t help our own citizens. You know the sequester thing that just devastated the budget. No money for military, education, police, teachers and no money for tours of the White House.

June 14, 2013
TISCIONE: Remember, honor and thank
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” Psalm 20:7

June 14, 2013 1 Photo
KELLY: What do you think?
Youth hormone: WOW! Just by taking this orally once a day you can take 20 years off your aging life process.

June 13, 2013 1 Photo
NOW HEAR THIS: Remembering things the way we want
Were the “good old days” really as good as we tend to remember them?

June 2, 2013 1 Photo
Letter to the Editor – June 2, 2013
The misinformation being presented regarding this administration’s unwarranted investigation of the Associated Press is astounding.

June 2, 2013
MEaP – a refreshing ‘aftertaste’
The regular 83rd Texas Legislative Session is now in the history books. As a school board member, I find it interesting that every session seems to leave me with a lingering flavor – an aftertaste.

May 31, 2013 1 Photo
TISCIONE: Truth … is it important?
It seems that every day a new story is breaking that reveals a lie told to the public. I am amazed that some, possibly many, don’t seem to care.

May 31, 2013 1 Photo
More Viewpoints Headlines