Bills could remedy problems created by Obama administration
Barack Obama has single-handedly made the case for two bills in Congress: (1) A fiscal plan by Jim Jordan — Cut, Cap and Balance; and (2) the Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act by Paul Ryan.
Obama (with no plan of his own) has once again threatened the old folks. These two bills remove the power of Obama to control our money. Responsibility and control of individual finances will be returned to us.
An argument will be made that we old people cannot manage our money. Again, look at the trillions of dollars in 401k retirement planes. Yes, we can!
Paul Ryan’s bill is an 87-page bill, easy to read and understand. It begins a new dialogue about Medicare and Social Security. Health savings accounts are a major component of the bill.
Guess what? The kids will have their own “locked box.”
As most people know by now, Obamacare has begun immediate removal of $500 billion from Medicare. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sabelius is busy filling in the framework of that bill with regulatory controls. One control is the 15-member advisory board (death panel) rationing payments and care.
As the economy and jobs start returning, these new tools will be in place, ready to use. Our kids will have valuable practical experience in government control.
This president is a bully. His fear tactics have no place in a country trying to pull out of a major crisis. If he can’t lead, then he and his administration need to be voted out of office.
— Irene Dalton
Salisbury
Price Legion deserves thanks
Regarding the article titled “Pastor power” in the July 4 Post:
I am trying to understand the necessity of revisiting the death of Treasure Feamster any time J.C. Price American Legion Post 107 is mentioned in the newspaper. We are horrified that the child died. However, J.C. Price Post should be commended for the many services provided the community, such as crime prevention programs, Easter egg hunts, Halloween/Christmas events, donations of money to multiple charities, needy families, sick and shut-in veterans, families of deceased veterans and the Central Children’s Home in Oxford.
In this community event, the tent revival, the J.C. Price Post donated electricity, chairs, tables, equipment, ground space and volunteer security of lLegionnaires. I would like to take this opportunity to remind Pastor McConneaughey, as one Christian to another, we do not dwell on negatives as the recipient of the giving nature of Commander Carroll and her legionnaires who are members of J.C. Price Post. The news article did not include one word of thanks or appreciation for the free use of the chairs, grounds, tables and Post 107 legionnaire volunteers. The Salisbury Post article printed information about the tragedy that happened four years ago but not one word of thanks, praise or kindness for members of Post 107.
As Christians, we have to be thoughtful and express publicly our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for a job well done.
— Kathyrn Wiggins
Salisbury
A jarring problem for drivers
Ouch! Have you driven over the deep and getting wider hole on East Innes Street/N.C. 52? If not, beware! Heading east, after going under I-85, cars have been hitting or dodging this hole for months. I called the city of Salisbury, which referred me to the DOT. I have yet to see anyone repairing this. What is it going to take to get a crew to repair it? An accident? Let’s not go that far, DOT. Folks, don’t complain about this to one another. Call the DOT! Start calling today!
— Dianne Edmundson
Salisbury
Many types of satan in America
If we look at terrorists organizations in particular as a type of satan — in other words, as symbolic of satan — we see them going straight for the capital city of democracy to destroy the freedom that built the United States of America. As we continue to see symbolism, we see satan on a rampage to destroy the family, freedom of religion and all that stands for righteousness.
Some types of satan include anyone whom we follow, including media celebrities, peers, in fact, anyone whose teachings depart from God’s commandments and counsel. Anyone who believes in and practices the teachings of the Bible will not be led astray by types of satan and will not be deceived. Unfortunately, in the latter days even the “elect” are being deceived. I know that satan is especially interested in destroying the family (father, mother and children).
— Pat Ray
Salisbury
Fast talkers need to slow down
I recently listened to a group of young people giving a speech. The speech was one long sentence without a period or comma. They talked so fast you could not understand them. I was telling my grandchildren about this and their reply was, “Everybody does it.”
I said, “No they don’t. The people who do the hiring don’t.”
Teachers, do you let this go on in your classroom?
— J.C. Medlin
Salisbury