Show your disdain for gun lobby by voting people out Since “We the People,” have no control of the congressional votes and they choose to ignore us (six votes short of a Republican mandate) it would behoove the social media to print the names and …

No one trying to take away anyone’s gun rights Dear Mr. Ed Nemechek: 1. No one is trying to take your guns away. 2. No one is trying to destroy your Second Amendment rights. 3. No one is trying to destroy the Constitution. 4. Why do …

Letters to the Editor, May 22, 2013

Immigration policy should be easy to understand The left has been pushing for immigration reform, but as usual they lack common sense. The Republicans who seem to have little comprehension of the topic are concerned with securing the border. I have a suggestion that will …

Letters to the Editor, May 21, 2013

Congress cares more about airport lines than children Imagine a mother with a vehicle on its last mechanical leg with two small children and a recent deceased husband, agonizing over how she will be able to keep her children in Head Start after hearing about …

Letters to the Editor, May 20, 2013

Jimmy Carter’s legacy will show he was among finest History will be kind to Jimmy Carter. No question: Within 100 years or maybe much less, Jimmy Carter will be celebrated as the equivalent of a Protestant/evangelical saint. History will recognize his genuine accomplishment of delicately …

Letters to the Editor, May 19, 2013

Taxes aren’t popular, but they might be necessary Have you ever heard you can’t get blood from a turnip, well you can’t get services without taxes either. The Post-Tribune Quickly column is filled with complaints from taxpayers about wanting roads, bridges, landscaping, removal of debris, …

Letters to the editor, May 17

Instead of destroying guns, let’s give them back to cops While millions of relinquished or confiscated guns are currently being destroyed by federal, state and local governments, why can’t they instead be expropriated for use by law enforcement agencies and/or the U.S. military? At first …

Letters to the editor, May 16

Marriage is a legal contract, and not just for liberals Interesting letter from Mr. Ziolkowski regarding marriage — hate to break the news to you Gary but there are Republican conservatives who are GAY — some of those GAY Republicans would like to marry. It …

Letters to the editor, May 15

Let’s put real criminals — like bankers — on the chain gangs Russell Beals — Love the idea of bringing back chain gangs to our prison system. Rather than griping about nickels and dimes why not start putting the REAL criminals in chain gangs — …

Letters to the editor, May 14

Politicians, corporations blame public education Public education: the whipping boy for failed policies of politicians and corporations. Skeptical? A half century ago Sputnik supposedly denoted Soviet superiority. The culprit? Our failing schools. We absolutely must emulate the great USSR schools. After landing a man on …

Letters to the editor, May 13

Cutting anti-smoking budget a mistake state is making Indiana lawmakers continue to turn a blind eye when it comes to doing what’s right to make Hoosiers healthier and save the state money. One of the most well understood public health problems in the world is …

Letters to the editor, May 12

Spend money domestically, not on other countries For decades we have given borrowed monies, our federal funds and materials to other countries. These are often misnamed, such as lend-lease. Our charity has continued through today as we also have our brave soldiers stationed in over …

Letters to the editor, May 10

Sen. Coats went against what most of want with gun vote One of our U.S. senators, Dan Coats, was counted among those who threatened to filibuster, and opposed mandated background checks for persons buying guns through the Internet and gun shows. Apparently, he believes that …

Letters to the editor, May 9

Otters are the cheap solution to Asian carp problems Too much money is wasted on stopping the Asian carp. Simple solution and it is FREE! Trap all the overpopulated river otters that are messing up some farmers’ ponds with fish in them. Take all those …

Letters to the editor, May 8

Quentin Smith was a real hero, an honor to know him This morning I watched the movie “Red Tails” for the third time and once again I was left with a great sense of thankfulness. As I pondered my 40-plus year relationship with Quentin Smith, …