Public drilling
Rep. Baron Hill finally deigned to meet with his fellow 9th District Hoosiers to discuss health care and the crowd gathered at IUS did not disappoint. Numerous, opinionated and vociferous, those gathered should be proud of themselves. If transported to modern times this type of passion would be one of the few things that the Founding Fathers might be able to recognize.
Unfortunately, when thanked by one of his questioners for “taking the time to be there” Mr. Hill responded in part by saying that he would rather be at the dentist than be at the meeting. This begs a few questions. Has Mr. Hill ever really needed a dentist?
Because when a tooth really hurts there isn’t a better place to be than in that professional’s chair. Is Mr. Hill reluctant to go to the dentist because dental care isn’t covered under his federal insurance plan? Will we have universal dental coverage in addition to medical?
All kidding aside, if Congressman Hill would rather be at a dental exam than meet with his constituents then maybe it is time that he re-read his job description. He is a member of the House of Representatives. As such, his number one job should be to listen to the voters and convey their thoughts to Washington (representing them) before increasing their future financial obligations (taxing them.)
A “thank you” to all who attended the meeting. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson would be proud!
— Al Knable, New Albany
Reader says ‘no’ to health care reform
I firmly believe that we need health care reform. I just don’t want the government to control it.
We should not feel intimidated by the leadership of this country. The mood is this government wants to control every aspect of our lives, and I am sorry, but I am well able to make my decisions and do it decidedly.
No national government run health care, please.
— Sheila Murrell, Louisville
Money for brains
“For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all she had, even all her living” — Mark 12:41-44
Why is it that the rich often have more money than brains?
The recent event with the 1971 Camaro Z28 for Papa John’s founder John Schnatter is a perfect example. With a still faltering economy, unemployment and the wanting needs of others, why is this man flaunting his wealth in the public media and not helping his fellow man?
I can understand his wanting to celebrate success; one way would be to give back to the community, but along the way he has forgotten the little man and God who has made it all possible from the get-go.
Believe you me, it is going to take a miracle to get John and his precious Camaro through the eye of the needle (Matthew 19:24). I know we aren’t perfect by any earthly means (Isaiah 64:6). I also know God does not validate parking (1 Timothy 6:7).
— Leroy Heil, Jeffersonville
