‘Slow poke’ legislation raises some questions

Consider the logic behind legislation to require “slow pokes” to move aside so that others may zip on by. But first,define slow poke. Is it someone only doing the speed limit, or does it mean anyone going slower than you?

Every time a vehicle changes lanes there is a heightened risk of an accident, so why should law abiding drivers doing the posted speed limit be required to continually take a risk so that others may exceed speed limits with impunity?

Another fault with this process is the constant leap frog effect that occurs on every entrance ramp, but the most senseless result is the under utilization of left lanes.

— John Alexander

Salisbury

Worldly people not in pews

In response to a recent commentary, “Why pews are empty”:

True, as stated, some pastors don’t preach like Jesus did. Very seldom, if at all, do you hear a pastor preach a “fire and brimstone” sermon like in the old days.

There is another reason, which keeps increasing: As people continue to make worldly issues over God and church, those pews will become less filled. The percentage of worldly people who do go to church most likely do so in hopes of buying their way into heaven by throwing a little money into the collection plate. And let’s not forget about those people who don’t go to church at all except to show up at Easter and Christmas.

However, there are some people who aren’t physically able to go to church. Also, there are some who don’t have transportation.

Yes, God loves everyone, and he loves them equally. However, not everyone loves God. Not all people will accept Jesus as their savior. And not everyone will inherit the kingdom of heaven. One thing is for sure — “one day all knees shall bow.” Also, “In the judgment mankind will not be condemned because they conscientiously believed a lie, but because they didn’t believe the truth, because they neglected the opportunity of learning what truth is.”

— Ellie Mae Lambert

Salisbury 

 

A vote for Ben Carson

Yes! Benjamin Carson is running for president — I will vote for him. If you have read any of his books, you will vote for him, too. My daughter who lives in New York said she would vote for him, too. We are white. Praise God.

— Catherine A. Sommers

Kannapolis