OpinionApril 9, 2009
Speak Out 4/9/09
Housing ordinance; Bully concerns; Figure it out; Dealing with bullying; Political whiplash; Safe Harbor's mission
Housing ordinance
I wish Alfred Farrar all the luck in the world in dealing with the Cape Girardeau City Council. There is no difference between the home he wants and the home that was hauled down Broadway to Main Street. Someone should research the ordinance regarding manufactured homes in Cape Girardeau. At the time the ordinance was set, was a metal frame manufactured home even on the market? If not, the ordinance should be amended. Ken Eftink, interim city manager, was quoted as saying that if Farrar were allowed to bring his home here, people everywhere would be hauling single-wide trailers in. Is he serious?
Bully concerns
BULLYING should be a major concern. Kids should not be told to deal with it by themselves and to get tough. If bullies are not dealt with in school, they continue to bully and get bolder each time. Then instead of words and threats, they will hit someone. Why? Because no one's ever said stop. Some children who get bullied dread going to school.
Figure it out
I thought there were many solutions to the South Elementary School traffic jam. How about looping the existing road that runs alongside the school all the way around the playground? We can figure out the problem without tax money.
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Dealing with bullying
BULLYING in the schools won't go away if you sweep it under the rug. I am a proud member of Jackson High School Thrive. We use the 40 developmental assets to help our peers survive in school.
Political whiplash
IMMEDIATELY following the recent presidential election, many voices on the right claimed Barack Obama won because the ailing economy hurt the Republicans. Now many of the same voices are blaming President Obama for the economy's ailments. Be careful not to read those two statements repeatedly lest you risk cerebral whiplash.
Safe Harbor's mission
I would like to clarify exactly what Safe Harbor is and what it does for homeless animals. It is not a dumping ground for any stray cat or dog. It takes in animals that are homeless or whose owners can no longer care for them. These animals do not get dumped by some farmhouse to run free. These animals are in an enclosed environment where they are protected and fed. It requires many donations and volunteers to keep this facility running each and every day. I volunteer there and have come in to see animals that have been dumped by their owners. The animals are scared, hungry, cold, wet and thirsty. People should spend more time being educated about such facilities or volunteering to help.
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