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Writer
opposes anti-ballistic missile defense system Bush wants to build
11-2-00
Dear
Editor:
Each
time George W. Bush reiterates his intention to build an
anti-ballistic missile defense system, an act that could well
restart the Cold War, my heart leaps into my throat with fear for
my country and family. I recently heard him state this intention
yet again on, of all places, the David Letterman Show. Yet media
spotlighting on this issue has been scarce at best. This defense
system is malignant and unworkable. Of the few press items
concerning it I have been able to find, the most noteworthy is a
letter from a M.I.T. physicist to the White House Chief of Staff
(reprinted in the August 2000 issue of Harper's Magazine) which
pleads for Clinton to halt progess on what is certainly another
case of Pentagon hubris.
As
it now stands, the anti-ballistic missile defense system, which by
this point should get a nice military title such as the George B.
McClellan Missile Defense System or, even better, the Maginot Line
Missile Defense System, can be duped by so little a thing as a
weather balloon. If it could miraculously be constructed, it would
probably better serve for shooting down asteroids, but the
Pentagon and Bush and Co. would instead put it to a use that would
upset the balance of nuclear power. Russia and China have both
warned against this, and Russia has pointed out that such a
defense system would violate several nuclear treaties. Bush's
response, which came on the day Clinton put a delay on the
system's construction: 'It doesn't matter what they think. We need
to protect ourselves.' Marital relations cannot survive on the 'it
doesn't matter what they think' attitude, so how can international
relations? As for protecting ourselves, such a system, even if
working, would be no guarantee; the recent tragedy of the U.S.S.
Cole proved that terrorists don't need to go to all that trouble
of launching a missile. And anyway, protecting ourselves against
whom? So-called 'rogue states' like North Korea? That's that same
old Reagan-era 'evil empire' garbage. As with the old, spooky
communist nations of the past, countries like North Korea can
barely feed their citizens, let alone invade the U.S.
Bush
would build this system, despite the possibilities of upsetting
the balance of power, ruining relations with Russia and China, and
restarting the Cold War, all for a real Swiss cheese chunk of
defense. Of Bush's many humanity-threatening platforms, from his
environmental policies to his distaste for 'nation-building' to
his hawk-like statement that the military must be used to 'fight
and win wars' (which wars is he planning on fighting?!?), this
stance is by far the scariest. And yet, by the media and voting
public alike, the anti-ballistic missile defense system is also
the least observed.
Sincerely,
Guy
J. Jackson
Chicago
Renovation
has drawbacks; new construction can respect the past
10-30-00
To
the editor:
We
are so fortunate to live in a society, where freedom of expression
and the right to choose are respected. Voting on Nov. 7th
gives us the privilege to do both.
I
have been following the published articles regarding our local
school issue with much interest and concern. I, too, revere our
past. It defines who we are and makes us unique. I respect the
sincerity of those who want to retain the outside aesthetics of
the two schools at issue. However, I have an important question
that never really has been addressed – at least – not to my
awareness.
That
question? Just how will this renovation process take shape?? ?
Regardless of the rhetoric that says "it can be done" or
"Chicago has done this", we have not had the advantage
of information regarding a specific time frame or architectural
insight that tells us so. Two options seem to come to mind; one
– either displace the students in temporary housing during the
renovation process or – two - as has been suggested, renovate
around the students in the existing buildings. Either option has
obvious drawbacks directly affecting the learning atmosphere the
attention and focus of students during regular class periods
without further disruption or distraction. My hat is certainly off
to those dedicated teachers, administrators, and support staff at
Central and Jr. High, that daily try to bring quality education to
our children under conditions that most of us as adults, would
never tolerate.
I
have been told by those opposed that new construction could not
retain the architectural embellishments that make either school
what it is. This is not necessarily true because buildings are
designed with integrity and respect for the past all the time.
Facades are sympathetically incorporated into new construction,
bricks are salvaged and used, compatible materials enhance, and
cornerstone highlighted to name just a few. New construction does
not have to compromise the integrity of the past. Rather – it
can envelop and preserve it for the future.
As
a very timely case in point, I would like to direct your attention
to page 8A of the Bloomington Pantagraph for Sunday, Oct. 29th.
Under the heading: New ISU building to mix old, new design",
shows an architectural rendering for ISU’s new College of
Business that will have a traditional Georgian shell with an
inside of a modern corporate atmosphere.
To
quote: "While stressing that education relies on people, not
bricks and mortar, Dean Mills said, "our future will be
greater because of this building".
Can
there be a better reason than this to vote YES?
Jean
Gossett
Parent
is interested in a ranking list for area schools
4-8-00
To
the editor:
I
was wondering if you would know where I could find a school
ranking list for the schools that have grades K-6.
I
just want to know where my children’s schools ranked with other
area schools.
My
children go to Central school.
THANKS,
BRIAN
DUTZ
Writer
would like to secure funding for District 27 now
10-26-00
Dear
District 27 Voters:
With
reference to the district 27 referendum, I offer the following
comments.
This
should not be a strictly "bricks and mortar" issue. The
issue is - how do we plan now, and in the future, to educate the
children of our community.
The
issue is - now that we are on the approved list to receive
8.3 million dollars in funding to move our educational facilities
to the 21 st century - will we be a responsible community; or do
we put at risk the issue of when we will again be put on a
priority list to receive funding and at what amount. I am certain
that our number will come up again, but when. I opt for the
"bird in the hand".
Some
of my very good friends favor renovation; I respect the sincerity
of their opinions. While not particularly thrilled with the
prospect of razing buildings, I temper this lack of enthusiasm
with the following thoughts. When would the renovation be done?
Obviously, when students are not present. Surely, we would not
consider using non-district facilities in various parts of town.
This leaves summer months; can contractors be found, who will work
around the clock seven days a week and at what expense? I truly
doubt this could be accomplished in one summer.
Support
of this referendum will secure 8.3 million dollars for District 27
NOW if the referendum is successful. Support of this referendum
allows us to say to "our kids" WE CARE, we want you to
have what you need and deserve to move into the 21 st century.
Sincerely
Bill
Gossett
Task
force appreciates participation in vigil for domestic violence
awareness
10-25-00
Dear
Editor,
The
members of the Logan County Domestic Violence Task Force would
like to express our gratitude to all who attended and participated
in our first Candle Light Walk and Domestic Violence Awareness
Vigil on Thursday, October 12, 2000. We were pleased with the
number of people who came out to take a stand against violence and
show support for victims.
We
wish to publicly thank Judge Donald Behle for his moving words,
the Kingdom Life Expressive Worship team for their interpretive
dance, the Lincoln Jr. High School H.Y.P.E. kids (Helping Youth in
a Positive Environment) for offering their time and service for
child care, and all of the task force members who put time and
effort into making the evening a success.
Because
October is the national Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we plan
on making this an annual event. We invite everyone to get involved
and be an agent of change in our community. Concerned citizens,
domestic violence survivors, social service agency reps., pastors,
young people, anyone who wants to get involved and join the task
force, can call 732-7890.
Again,thank
you everyone who came out and participated.
Curtis
Sutterfield
Logan
County Domestic Violence Task Force
Lincoln
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