Speak Out 8/21/12

Annoying calls

This is for all the politicians. Thank you so much for all your annoying phone calls. One person, she called me several times a day, seven days a week. And to show my appreciation for all your annoying phone calls, I voted against you. Have a good day.

Mars costs

How much money is our government spending to go to Mars and try to go to the moon? It seems to me that with the shape our country is in, all the millions and billions of dollars spent on that could be used to help people of the United States out. At least help with our hospitalizations and find us more jobs. Going to the moon and Mars isn't helping the people on the face of the earth. Thank you.

Late mail

What's going on with the post office in Scott City? I didn't get my mail until almost 7 p.m. Monday. I have the same carrier I've had for almost 20 years and the mail has never been this late. Maybe somebody needs to look into decisions upper management is making. Thank you.

Paper, ink

I'm calling to tell you that I love the new paper and ink you are using. It feels like magazine quality. Thank you so much.

Cycle laws

Being an ex-cycle rider I do my best to respect all cyclists. My complaint concerns the people who ride small, unlicensed scooters. I've seen these people run stop signs, weave in and out of traffic causing hazards to innocent people and themselves. If you ride an unlicensed scooter, please obey traffic laws like all other vehicles, cycles, autos, trucks, etc. They're required to do it. Will you please obey the traffic laws like we have to do? Thank you.

Highway 34

Referring to Highway 34 and how everyone talks about it being so unsafe, I drive that highway a lot. Really, if people would abide by the speed limit, it is a beautiful drive and not unsafe.

Foreign aid

It isn't the money spent on programs in this country that are causing financial problems for the U.S. But rather the money given to foreign countries to ease their pain. So when do we come first, we who belong to this country?