Letters to the editor — Sunday (5-10-2015)

Published 12:11 am Sunday, May 10, 2015

 A simple solution on prayer issue

Two years ago I wrote to support the county commissioners to fight the liberal ACLU on the prayer issue. Today I write to settle the issue. Allow commissioners and non-commissioners of all religions to offer prayers at meetings. Tell the non-believers to stay in the hall until prayers are completed. I did that as Chairman of State Board of Education and no one complained.

— Phil Kirk

Raleigh

Everywhere a sign

In 1971, The Five Man Electrical Band sang and charted the song, “Signs.” Signs, signs, everywhere a sign…
After many visits to Dan Nicholas Park, we were wondering if the band recorded it after touring the park, or if the park personnel had a revelation after hearing the song. Dan Nicholas Park has now added a new and different sign to the many already posted. This one is hung on the fence at the putt-putt golf course. Here is what it says: “No smoking, food, or dogs allowed on the miniature golf course.”
We have asked the Rowan County manager’s office four questions so far, without an answer to any of them. Now we will ask them another question and answer it, too. Question: If we have a pet monkey named Wino that chews tobacco, is he allowed on the putt-putt course? Answer : Why, no!
If you, Rowan County commissioners, will read the full page ad in the Salisbury Post of April 30, page 6C, for Relay for Life, you might get enlightened. We will write the crucial passage out for you in case you don’t get the paper. Here goes: “Please Note: smoking, alcoholic drinks, animals (except licensed therapy dogs) and weapons are not permitted in the fairgrounds. Thanks for your cooperation.”
Before you get your paint brushes all bristled up, we know weapons are allowed in Dan Nicholas Park. But if you change “fairgrounds” to “park” and “smoking” to “tobacco,” it would be a much needed start. Then you wouldn’t need but one sign. Please take these views into consideration.
— Jeff Harwood and the Hillbilly Hikers Club
Rockwell