Too much gloom, too few details
President Obama all through the campaign promised change, as he had the answers to correct what was perceived as the mistakes of President Bush.
What I find perplexing is: Why was the Dow Jones Industrials’ close on Nov. 4, 2008, of 9,625.28 the high since the election? Could it be a lack of a concrete plan with details? The market has attempted to rally several times, with the promise of a disclosure of a plan. However, when the press conference occurred the details were lacking. The last date of this occurrence was Feb. 10, when Treasury Secretary Geithner was supposed to lay out the bank plan. However, it was lacking again in substance and details, thus the market started at 8,269.32 and closed at 7,888.88 and has closed down ever since. Recently, it we closed at 7,114.28!
In short, Mr. President, the market has been down as much as 24 percent since election day. We can’t afford any more change! We need a plan and fast! Please quit talking gloom and doom, if you want things to get better
ó Scott Wigginton
China Grove
In our thoughts
As the first anniversary draws near of the tragic fire that claimed two Salisbury firefighters, let us not forget the surviving firefighter (who was injured). As the sister-in-law of Rick Barkley, I know firsthand what he has gone through and continues to go through. This man loved his job on the truck. His passion was being able to help people and save structures, and on the day of March 7, along with the lives of Vic Isler and Justin Monroe, that was taken from him.
Yes, he still has his life, but he no longer has the love of being on the truck. He also is still in a lot of physical pain, and I feel we need to remember all three men on this day. I love you, Rick, Tina, Drew, Ryan and Dylan.
God bless all emergency personnel.
ó Carla Kimrey
Salisbury