Letters, 3/13: Calendar men distasteful
Half-naked calendar men? How utterly distasteful! I cannot believe that the Journal Star has nothing else to print. How do I explain to my daughters who are 11 and 13 what these pictures depict. They do read the paper for school.
If one of those was my father, I would be so disappointed in him. Could this small town not find any other way to raise money?
There are so many other interesting things going on in Lincoln, one of them being state tournaments. Do we really need to print such trash?
Rolanda Kortan, Lincoln
Use money for lake study
Since the State of Nebraska is the recipient of $9 million due to the Powerball payout, this could easily pay for the proposed lake study, near Ashland.
Granted, the thought of this lake is upsetting to some, but having a Lake Okoboji or Lake of the Ozarks type of attraction in eastern Nebraska would be fantastic. This could be the destination attraction this state is looking for.
Yes, there would be some hurdles to overcome with a project of this size, but we have the technology to do so.
If Ashland wants to stay, maybe a levy or dike could be proposed. If they decide to move, they could have their choice of any piece of shoreline they want, with a marina and waterfront district. Sounds like a win for everyone, especially if you own property in the area.
Matt Mittelstadt, Lincoln
We need new businesses
I believe the majority of Lincolnites agree with Councilman Dan Marvin, that the downtown area is “our community’s calling card” and that there is far too much invested to just “let the downtown go.” It should be preserved and continue to provide commerce and entertainment for our town. Common sense dictates that. But at the expense of the rest of Lincoln?
Common sense also dictates that in a time of factory closings, the loss of jobs/businesses to Omaha and our city’s current unemployment/underemployment rate, this is the time to welcome new business and industry to Lincoln, not drive them away.
The current theater policy is just one way Lincoln is showing the world a backwoods, small-minded attitude that will continue to keep companies from coming here, broadening our tax base and providing a much-needed boost to our local economy and work force.
Rich Kostner, Lincoln
Regent should get trial
We have a regent who broke the law, maybe fraudulently defeated his opponent, by using more money for his campaign, and then a judge in our justice system uses his authority to silence the case. Are we living in a democratic country? Has the justice system changed?
He has been asked to resign many times and hasn’t. It is time for a jury trial and let jurors decide his fate.
If guilty, maybe some prison time with the regular prison population would help him understand what happens when laws are broken. There should not be special prisons for the white-collar workers and the rich.
A crime is a crime, and they do not deserve any special treatment.
John Chrastil, Hallam
Learn before you argue
I would like to thank and criticize the reader who wrote in about intersex. I thank this reader because he made me more aware of the issue. But he also used poor reasoning that will lead to more misunderstanding.
All religious people who think homosexual acts are immoral do not hate homosexuals or people who are intersex. All religious people do not hate adulterers or sodomizers or any other kind “izer” or “erer.”
Religious people believe and try to practice a kind of sexual life that is about self-sacrificial love. If you go to the Intersex Society of North America Web site, it says that they don’t recommend the term hermaphrodite because it is technically incorrect and physically impossible. It is really a much more complicated issue than I imagined. And it deserves much more awareness and discussion by those involved, which could be any of us.
Sexual love is about giving to each other sexually. Sacrificial love is about forgetting one’s own agendas and needs for the good of another. The ultimate use of sexuality for this kind of love results in new life. Even in a heterosexual relationship, this real meaning of sexuality can be obscured and hurt the purity of the relationship.
This is the philosophy and belief of many religious people, many of whom may even be intersex. The ISNA Web site said many people who are intersex don’t learn about it until adulthood or may never know.
So both religious people and readers that write in to bash religious people need to be on their toes so we are only fighting battles that need to be fought.
David Essay, Lincoln
Fix election mistakes
Can we afford the same mistakes? I was angered when I read about the unsigned ballots mailed out by our Cass County Election Commissioner, Nancy Josoff. This is just not working! Didn’t we learn anything from the last major election problems?
The outcome of the Elmwood/Murdock levy override could possibly be altered by this mistake. Our kids’ education could be at stake! This is no different than the 135 Manley voters not being allowed to vote for the levy override within the Weeping Water school district nearly two years ago. And no different than voters within Cass County not receiving signed ballots the last time.
Now, it’s up to the voter to make the effort to correct the mistake that should not have happened in the first place. How many of the voters will actually take the time to get a notary’s signature or make a trip to Plattsmouth? These additional steps should not have to happen to make our votes count! We cannot stand for this sort of continual mistake.
For those voters within the Elmwood/Murdock district — beware! Once the votes are taken and the mistakes are found, there’s no going back. It’s time we take another look at our Cass County Election Commissioner’s office and make sure it’s done correctly. We cannot afford the mistakes that don’t allow our votes to count. We live in a country that prides itself with the vote of the people.
Tracy Zeorian, Manley
Nelson, make up mind
What is our pro-life Sen. Ben Nelson doing voting with Sen. Barbara Boxer to give away our federal tax dollars to foreign agencies that support abortion?
Sure, he has voted for some pro-life legislation here in Nebraska and now he’s suddenly pro-choice while in Washington?
Sorry, Ben, you can’t have it both ways. I, for one, am disappointed.
Mary Jo Bousek, Lincoln
Vote for Rick Poore
I am writing to express my support for Rick Poore, a candidate for Legislature in the 28th District. Rick is the right man to follow long-time Sen. Chris Beutler because he has the passion, energy and resolve to get the job done.
I have met Rick and can say that he is ready for the challenge and responsibility of representing his constituents. I know he is eager to meet each of you in the 28th District. Rick has a message to share, and it’s one that every Nebraskan should hear.
Rick, a small-business owner and father, will be a strong voice supporting economic development, education, and the low income in the Legislature.
Rick Poore is serious about his legislative candidacy because he understands the everyday effects state policy has on its citizens. With Rick’s help, Nebraska can be a better place for all of us.
Liz Dixon, Lincoln
If one of those was my father, I would be so disappointed in him. Could this small town not find any other way to raise money?
There are so many other interesting things going on in Lincoln, one of them being state tournaments. Do we really need to print such trash?
Rolanda Kortan, Lincoln
Use money for lake study
Since the State of Nebraska is the recipient of $9 million due to the Powerball payout, this could easily pay for the proposed lake study, near Ashland.
Granted, the thought of this lake is upsetting to some, but having a Lake Okoboji or Lake of the Ozarks type of attraction in eastern Nebraska would be fantastic. This could be the destination attraction this state is looking for.
Yes, there would be some hurdles to overcome with a project of this size, but we have the technology to do so.
If Ashland wants to stay, maybe a levy or dike could be proposed. If they decide to move, they could have their choice of any piece of shoreline they want, with a marina and waterfront district. Sounds like a win for everyone, especially if you own property in the area.
Matt Mittelstadt, Lincoln
We need new businesses
I believe the majority of Lincolnites agree with Councilman Dan Marvin, that the downtown area is “our community’s calling card” and that there is far too much invested to just “let the downtown go.” It should be preserved and continue to provide commerce and entertainment for our town. Common sense dictates that. But at the expense of the rest of Lincoln?
Common sense also dictates that in a time of factory closings, the loss of jobs/businesses to Omaha and our city’s current unemployment/underemployment rate, this is the time to welcome new business and industry to Lincoln, not drive them away.
The current theater policy is just one way Lincoln is showing the world a backwoods, small-minded attitude that will continue to keep companies from coming here, broadening our tax base and providing a much-needed boost to our local economy and work force.
Rich Kostner, Lincoln
Regent should get trial
We have a regent who broke the law, maybe fraudulently defeated his opponent, by using more money for his campaign, and then a judge in our justice system uses his authority to silence the case. Are we living in a democratic country? Has the justice system changed?
He has been asked to resign many times and hasn’t. It is time for a jury trial and let jurors decide his fate.
If guilty, maybe some prison time with the regular prison population would help him understand what happens when laws are broken. There should not be special prisons for the white-collar workers and the rich.
A crime is a crime, and they do not deserve any special treatment.
John Chrastil, Hallam
Learn before you argue
I would like to thank and criticize the reader who wrote in about intersex. I thank this reader because he made me more aware of the issue. But he also used poor reasoning that will lead to more misunderstanding.
All religious people who think homosexual acts are immoral do not hate homosexuals or people who are intersex. All religious people do not hate adulterers or sodomizers or any other kind “izer” or “erer.”
Religious people believe and try to practice a kind of sexual life that is about self-sacrificial love. If you go to the Intersex Society of North America Web site, it says that they don’t recommend the term hermaphrodite because it is technically incorrect and physically impossible. It is really a much more complicated issue than I imagined. And it deserves much more awareness and discussion by those involved, which could be any of us.
Sexual love is about giving to each other sexually. Sacrificial love is about forgetting one’s own agendas and needs for the good of another. The ultimate use of sexuality for this kind of love results in new life. Even in a heterosexual relationship, this real meaning of sexuality can be obscured and hurt the purity of the relationship.
This is the philosophy and belief of many religious people, many of whom may even be intersex. The ISNA Web site said many people who are intersex don’t learn about it until adulthood or may never know.
So both religious people and readers that write in to bash religious people need to be on their toes so we are only fighting battles that need to be fought.
David Essay, Lincoln
Fix election mistakes
Can we afford the same mistakes? I was angered when I read about the unsigned ballots mailed out by our Cass County Election Commissioner, Nancy Josoff. This is just not working! Didn’t we learn anything from the last major election problems?
The outcome of the Elmwood/Murdock levy override could possibly be altered by this mistake. Our kids’ education could be at stake! This is no different than the 135 Manley voters not being allowed to vote for the levy override within the Weeping Water school district nearly two years ago. And no different than voters within Cass County not receiving signed ballots the last time.
Now, it’s up to the voter to make the effort to correct the mistake that should not have happened in the first place. How many of the voters will actually take the time to get a notary’s signature or make a trip to Plattsmouth? These additional steps should not have to happen to make our votes count! We cannot stand for this sort of continual mistake.
For those voters within the Elmwood/Murdock district — beware! Once the votes are taken and the mistakes are found, there’s no going back. It’s time we take another look at our Cass County Election Commissioner’s office and make sure it’s done correctly. We cannot afford the mistakes that don’t allow our votes to count. We live in a country that prides itself with the vote of the people.
Tracy Zeorian, Manley
Nelson, make up mind
What is our pro-life Sen. Ben Nelson doing voting with Sen. Barbara Boxer to give away our federal tax dollars to foreign agencies that support abortion?
Sure, he has voted for some pro-life legislation here in Nebraska and now he’s suddenly pro-choice while in Washington?
Sorry, Ben, you can’t have it both ways. I, for one, am disappointed.
Mary Jo Bousek, Lincoln
Vote for Rick Poore
I am writing to express my support for Rick Poore, a candidate for Legislature in the 28th District. Rick is the right man to follow long-time Sen. Chris Beutler because he has the passion, energy and resolve to get the job done.
I have met Rick and can say that he is ready for the challenge and responsibility of representing his constituents. I know he is eager to meet each of you in the 28th District. Rick has a message to share, and it’s one that every Nebraskan should hear.
Rick, a small-business owner and father, will be a strong voice supporting economic development, education, and the low income in the Legislature.
Rick Poore is serious about his legislative candidacy because he understands the everyday effects state policy has on its citizens. With Rick’s help, Nebraska can be a better place for all of us.
Liz Dixon, Lincoln
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