May 09, 2008 02:10 pm
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How can we do worse than Bush?
The letter in the Sunday, May 4, Independent from the man in Vanceburg would seem to blame President Clinton for all our country’s problems and is really saying President Bush hasn’t done anything bad in 71/2 years in office.
I must disagree. Mr. Bush has put us in a war in Iraq that we should never have been in. He has us in the worst depression since Hoover. We’re paying nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline and over $4 for milk. Grocery prices are so high that most people can’t afford them.
Overall, Mr. Bush and his oil company friends have done much to — but little for — our country. The bright spot is that he only has until Jan. 20, 2009, to serve as president. In nearly 70 years of my life, Mr. Bush is by far the worst president I have seen. Whoever we elect in November will have to be better. How can we do worse?
Paul L. Hutchinson, Rush
Support our troops: Bring them home!
George W. Bush is the most unpopular president since polling began in the 1950s. Seventy-two percent of those polled say Bush is doing a poor job.
The W. is for worst, yet the neocon propaganda continues from the few remaining followers of this failed adminstration. Thank God there are only a few months left until Bush and his people leave office.
Bush and his people lied us into a war with Iraq and ignored intelligence that Iraq had nothing to do with the 9/11 terrorists. When generals warned that we were not sending enough troops, those generals were replaced.
The war has cost us not only our good standing in the world, but it’s wrecked our economy and enriched Bush’s and Cheney’s friends. President Bush kisses the royalty of the oil kingdoms and watches them raise oil prices with no regard for American workers.
Bush has vetoed health care for our children while sending billions to Iraq! He let our people sit on rooftops in flooded New Orleans whiole doing nothing but blame local leaders.
Our troops were sent into war based on a lie. More lies do not make the first one true. Let’s really support our troops by bringing them home!
Colin Johnson, Louisa
Thankful for 2 other mothers
On this and every Mother’s Day, I must reflect on two special women in my life. Without them, I would not know the meaning of being a mommy. These two women are the birth mothers to my children. My huband and I were blessed with our children through the adoption process.
I cannot even begin to tell you the selflessness they expressed when they entrusted others to raise the child they carried for nine months. If either woman never has another child, they are still mothers.
My children have always been taught that they didn’t grow under my heart but in it. That means they are lucky enough in their lives to have been loved and cared for by two moms.
I’ve been asked if I know my children’s “real” mom. Well, I’m as real as they come. I think getting up at 2 to comfort a child, rushing to the emergency room after an attack of bees, slaying monsters out from under the bed — all make you pretty real.
I’m lucky to have crayon masterpieces taped up all over my house. I can drive the carpool, volunteer at school, coach sports — all this thanks to the birth moms.
I will have proms, graduation, and weddings and become a grandmother thanks to the birth mothers.
My greatest pleasure in life is being a mother and watching and learning from my children.
Instead of society worrying about the correct name to call us, how about saying we are both mothers, loving our children the best way we know how?
Enjoy your children daily. Praise God for the blessing of adoption and all the beautiful women involved in making it possible.
I can celebrate Mother’s Day, thanks to another mother. What a gift I can never repay.
Lea Ann Gollihue, Co-founder, Executive Director, For Jamie's Sake Foster and Adoption Resource Center, Ashland
Retired police chief praises Tom Kelley
Tom Kelley served the city of Ashland for 43 years in every rank from rookie cop to respected police chief. He often filled in as acting city manager. Tom was, and is, a leader.
Professional achievements speak volumes about Tom Kelley but only tell part of the story. Tom is dedicated to his family. Second to his family is his deep community involvement, be it sports, music, special events and more.
Tom’s core value is meeting community needs. He expected police officers to be problem solvers. Tom cared for crime victims and those unable to care for themselves.
I served as chief of police as Tom Kelley moved through the ranks. Tom mastered the art and science of police service but never lost contact with the people he served.
Most importantly, Tom Kelley provides honest, well grounded, and insightful guidance. I recommend that you choose Tom Kelley as Ashland's mayor.
Ron McBride, Retired police chief, Nicholasville
Reunion mailing lists are wanted
We are continuing to request that alumni of Ashland and Paul G. Blazer high schools who have class reunion mailing lists to send their lists to the Putnam Stadium Restoration Foundation. The foundation is making plans to update this landmark and needs help in doing this.
We need names and addresses from all classes since 1990 and also the classes of 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, l989 1946, 1947, 1948 and all classes from the decade of the 1930s.
Please e-mail any lists you may have to nannyhaney@yahoo.com or mail them to Madge Haney, 2737 Joel St., Ashland, Ky. 41102, or call me at (606) 325-1945.
Donations can be sent to the Putnam Stadium Restoration Foundation, P.O. Box 1901, Ashland, Ky. 41105-1901.
Madge Haney, Ashland
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