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Bush shows class during transition phase
Thanks primarily to the fact that the 2000 presidential election and the recounting of Florida ballots were ended by the U.S. Supreme Court, Democrats immediately chose to "demonize" George W. Bush. This has become so prevalent that it has even...
Repeating our mistakes won't lift us out of mess
Thanks to employment numbers that are at a 14-year low, President-elect Barack Obama is proposing yet another stimulus package to solve our nation's problems. That's not an answer; it's more of the same behavior that got us into our current...
A poll worker's day: Long hours, no breaks
When going to vote on Nov. 4, it took way over an hour in line before we were able to vote. I decided to talk to the people who were working the polls at the voting machines. I was shocked to find out that in our precinct they had minimal coverage...
Liberal era coming, but you can't take back your vote
Now that the election is over, I see a lot of congratulating going on and "hoping that the next administration will govern from the middle." If you believe that you probably also believe in the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus. We are going to have a...
Dedicated workers create smooth Election Day
Nov. 4 was a historic day for our country and our community. Marion County set a new turnout record with more than 375,000 total ballots cast, nearly 93,000 of those coming before Election Day through early voting.Thousands of people are needed to...
Now do your part to make life better
My stepfather used to encourage all to "put your money where your mouth is." As we congratulate our nation for electing the first African-American president in a country where African-Americans were enslaved less than a century and a half ago, let...
He'll take bumper sticker, hopefully for just 4 years
I am a longtime subscriber to The Star who is middle-aged, middle-class and black, and with a different viewpoint. In Letters to the Editor on Nov. 6, Jim Renick declared he would celebrate the Democrats' victory and Barack Obama's inauguration by...
For sake of democracy, we need to stand behind leader
As an American, at this time, the election is over. For me, it is a very personal and private decision. I hope everyone had an opportunity to listen to Barack Obama's acceptance speech. Even local conservatives are talking about what he said and...
Who's to blame for not knowing law's requirements?
Leon Riley (Letters, Nov 8) wrote that nearly 20 young voters had been inadequately informed about the requirements of Indiana's voter identification law. He blames the Indiana voter ID law for this problem. I disagree. Our brightest and best...
Student safety at risk when schools, polls operate jointly
I question the use of schools as polling places on Election Day. Another parent and I were discussing the fact that anybody could come into the school building on Election Day. On a normal school day, all doors remain locked, and any visitor must...
Soldiers' sacrifices keep flame of liberty alive
They lived to bear their country's arms. They died to save its honor. They were soldiers . . . and they knew a soldier's duty. Their sacrifices will help to keep aglow the flaming torch that lights our lives . . . that millions yet unborn may know...
Business climate ranking deserved higher priority
As I read page after page of bad economic news in the Nov. 7 paper, I was struck by a two-paragraph item buried at the bottom of Section C. There we learned that the state of Indiana is ranked fifth among the 50 states with the best business...
McCain campaign focused on wrong issues
Why did Sen. John McCain lose? One big reason was that his campaign lacked imagination and fresh thoughts. When McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin discussed Barack Obama's association with William Ayers, Jeremiah Wright, Obama's lack of experience, and...
Easy to OK IPS bond issue if you're not footing bill
The Indianapolis Public Schools referendum once again pitted the taxpayers against the non-taxpayers. It's difficult to believe that a mayor lost his job over high property taxes that this referendum will impose.A substantial 40 percent of Marion...
In favor of better schools, but not property tax increases
To all the people who voted to modernize Indianapolis Public Schools buildings: You have ensured that property taxes for Marion County citizens will rise. I am not against improving the schools our young people attend, but I am against using...
No bias? Media ignored negatives about Obama
I read Andy Ray's letter to the editor in The Star Nov. 9 stating that there is no "liberal bias in the media" and had to laugh. The networks came right out and admitted as much before the election. They said they ran something like 3-to-1...
Election's over, now let's make some changes
Now that the election is over, let's do something about election reform. First, Election Day should be a national holiday. If we truly value democracy, we should celebrate it. Make it a holiday so more people could work the polls (and bless those...
Pit bulls aren't the problem; the owners are
In reading "Samaritan helps foil dog attack, at a cost," Nov. 7, I became disturbed that the article implied that pit bulls are inherently a dangerous breed. That simply is not true. Pit bulls are no more likely to be aggressive than Rottweilers,...
Always proud of America, ready to back new president
I have recently heard comments that really perturb me. While watching one of the major networks interview a variety of people who were living abroad, I head comments like this one from a couple living in China: “Now we can reveal our true...
It's an insult to say Obama won because he's black
I felt compelled to respond to Martin Strother's Nov. 10 letter about how the election process loses when people vote based on race. I was extremely insulted by his belief that the only reason people voted for Barack Obama was because of his race...
Republicans, take heed of Libertarian message
The Star has devoted almost no attention to the fact that Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr, with his message of smaller government, captured more votes in Indiana than the spread between Barack Obama and John McCain, arguably costing...
We'll get to better place if we take bipartisan route
I voted for Barack Obama and it is with some amusement that I am now watching the conflicts within the Republican Party about how to make itself competitive in the future. From a partisan standpoint, I would like to see Republicans continue to be...
Election proves that blacks are judged by merit
Can we finally get past the race issue? Richard Pierce wrote in The Star Nov. 9 about how the election to him was all about race. But, apparently with no sense of irony, also said that he wished blacks would be "assessed on our merit and ideas."...
Be wary in 2012 when Obama takes credit for recovery
File this in the back of your mind. Four years from now when Barack Obama runs for re-election, his campaign will tout his administration's exceptional accomplishment in leading us out of "the greatest economic challenge of our lifetime."Being an...
President-elect can expect fight over abortion
I truly understand the excitement and sense of final acceptance felt by the black community over the undeniably significant victory of Barack Obama. However, I have to admit to being greatly distressed by the comments of many black church pastors...
Hoosiers deserve a voice on property taxes
Indiana House Speaker B. Patrick Bauer opposes the prompt passage of the constitutional property tax caps in Senate Joint Resolution 1. He says the caps could force cuts in public safety and other local services, or lead to big increases in local...
Each person can reach out and help
An annual event, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week takes place through Saturday. Every year during the week before Thanksgiving, communities across the country take part in an effort to bring greater awareness to the realities of...
Pollution rules, unions crippled automakers
I agree with The Star’s stance on an auto industry bailout (“Big 3 bailout alone won’t save U.S. car industry,” Nov. 17), but the editorial and a letter writer danced around the elephant in the room.The Big Three are where...
Mayor should have emulated Obama-Lieberman gesture
The announcement by Barack Obama that he desires that Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman remain a member of the Democrat caucus demonstrates further the personal qualities of our President-elect. Despite Lieberman's very public support for John...
Remembering judge's expertise, decency
The death Dec. 12 of esteemed Judge Charles Deiter of Marion County Probate Court ends a life of personal and legal excellence and contribution to evenhanded justice in Marion County. His life of goodness and decency should be an inspiration to us...
