What’s not to like? And it’s virtually free!
To the editor:
For some time, I have been amazed at the high favorable poll ratings that the new president is getting considering the huge policy changes enacted and planned by our new government.
Finally, it came to me: What's not to like about the new policies?
By government mandate, cars and light trucks will get excellent fuel mileage and be pollution free. The United States will not be torturing terrorists anymore. The Guantanamo Bay detention center will be closed, and all the terrorists given fair trials. There will be affordable health coverage for all. The climate will improve with the adoption of the cap-and-trade plan. All young people will be able to go to college for four years at no great expense to them or their parents.
The economy will improve, with millions of new jobs created by the government. Public and private employers will pay a living wage. The automakers will survive, prosper and continue to pay generous wages to their workers. Wind and solar energy will replace fossil fuels and make the United States economy sustainable without imported fuels. Iran and North Korea will give up their nuclear ambitions and live peacefully with the world as a result of regular chats with our diplomats.
Best of all, 95 percent of us will pay not one red cent more for all these benefits.
Ed Dornlas
LAS VEGAS
Dog days
To the editor:
The story that President Barack Obama is shunning our dear governor, who requested a meeting and an apology for the president's TARP comments, is a bit humorous.
This is the same governor who was shunned by the Republican Party during the last election to the extent that it named the lieutenant governor to head John McCain's state campaign. This is the same governor who is being ignored by the Legislature because of his rigid and unrealistic stance on taxes. This is the same governor who is divorcing his wife.
We'll tie a pork chop around Gov. Jim Gibbons' neck so at least the family dog will play with him.
He would have the company he deserves.
Chandler Levrich
LAS VEGAS
Day in court
To the editor:
Lawyers are a necessary evil. Your Sunday editorial on the death of Assembly Bill 495 sounds like you are glad lawyers aren't going to get rich on poor innocent insurance companies. You are forgetting about the people who are suffering due to negligence. Do we not have rights?
I believe the malpractice reform bill is unconstitutional, no matter how many voters voted for it. Californians voted to repeal the affirmative action law, yet it is still in effect in California. The Supreme Court needs to look into the rights of the people who weren't given the opportunity to have their day in court.
Oh, by the way, my car insurance rates are too high. Can we the people vote on capping them? Maybe I will get Arizona tags -- they are definitely cheaper-- if I don't get my way.
Rich Krikalo
LAS VEGAS
Foreign oil
To the editor:
From Las Vegas to Washington, D.C., it has been acceptable to "pass over" the fact that all areas of our country need to work together to solve our energy crisis. Yes, as in the 1970s, we have an energy crisis.
As I saw in the president's address outlining a new vehicle emissions standard, the UAW (good for them) joined the elected officials in developing this policy. It seems that issues of how to get started are finally being addressed and a plan of action is coming together.
With the American citizens backing this new plan, we are sure to become a less dependent country on foreign oil, and all of us will prosper with less greenhouse gas.
Gail Bodine
NORTH LAS VEGAS
Outsourced
To the editor:
A recent article on the financial woes of General Motors stated that as part of its plans, G.M. would cut several thousand dealerships, close 16 plants and shift more auto and parts production outside the United States. Gosh, that sure sounds like a wonderful way to use our taxpayer "bailout" money to stimulate the economy.
Makes one wonder how many cuts and outsourcing will occur in those ivory towers in Detroit -- especially on the upper floors.
At least those companies that were spending our tax money on trips to Las Vegas or buying new corporate jets were letting some of that money trickle down here in the United States.
Jack Corrick
BOULDER CITY
