OpinionDecember 8, 1997
SPEAKOUT
IN REGARDS to all these people who are continuously bashing President Clinton on things that they can't possibly have proof: The Bible's very clear on this subject. It says pray for our leaders. THE SIGN said "Long-haired, freaky people need not apply," so I tucked my hair up under my hat and I stepped to ask him why. ...
Bible says to pray for leaders
IN REGARDS to all these people who are continuously bashing President Clinton on things that they can't possibly have proof: The Bible's very clear on this subject. It says pray for our leaders.
Compassionate youths are tomorrow's leaders
THE SIGN said "Long-haired, freaky people need not apply," so I tucked my hair up under my hat and I stepped to ask him why. He said, "Son, you look like a fine, upstanding young man. Yes, I think you'll do." So I took off my hat and said, "Imagine that, me working for you." This is what Wendy Stott was saying. Many of you forgot those years of your youth when you wanted to express your beliefs and feelings to have an adult put you down. Wendy and others like her with such compassion and caring will one day be our nurses, our doctors, our social workers, our youth group leaders because of this strong conviction. Wendy, do not lose that compassion. It is you and what you and others stand for. Express yourself for you are young. Society will rob you of it some day, and you will have to let them so that you can survive in their world. What a shame. And shame on all you adults who stifle their expression.
Save money by turning off holiday lights
I WAS wondering if the veteran's home would like to save the taxpayers some money by turning off their Christmas lights at 10 p.m. like most people do instead of running them all night long. We pay for those lights, so they probably don't think about it, but nobody's looking at them after 10 p.m. anyway.
Who's paying attention to red lights?
I'M WONDERING how many more people can run red lights without having any consequences. I paid attention last week as I was driving to work every day, and I counted 12 people who ran red lights, near misses. It's an extreme problem. Somebody pay attention, please.
Painted stripes aren't effective at night
THE NEW exit on south I-55 is great, but the paint job needs help. From the new exchange to Bloomfield and Siemers, nonreflective paint was used. Very hard to see at night. Needs to be redone, plus Siemers needs a dividing stripe also. Can somebody get this done?
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At least you get something in return
I'VE BEEN reading in Speak Out about how the citizens of Cape Girardeau are so upset and amazed at how much their taxes went up because of the school bond issue that was passed. Well, at least Cape Girardeau citizens are getting something for your tax dollar. If you live in Scott City, you don't get anything for your tax dollar.
University parking is even worse
I'D LIKE to comment on the parking situation around Southeast Missouri State University. It's been a problem for years, and now with the construction going on around the university it makes it even more difficult. I was just wondering if this is going to be resolved in any way soon and what the university plans to do about it.
Need better PR for university concerts
WE HERE in the general public who are directly involved with SEMO and who don't read the Capaha Arrow and subsequently aren't aware of special campus events would have appreciated more publicity by the university for the Christmas Cantata. I do appreciate the monthly calendar of events that the Southeast Missourian publishes, and that's where I found about it the day of the concert. Sadly, it won't be performed but one time, and I have a scheduling problem, so I'm going to miss it. I would have appreciated a little more advanced warning. I could have rearranged my schedule. I hope there's a lot of people there, but I somehow doubt it because in years past, when there's been better PR than this, I've been embarrassed for the turnout for these concerts. I guess that's all I have to say except that I'm sorry for the students to have to go to the trouble to learn something this complex and only get to perform it one time. I do know they have finals and have to leave for Christmas. But I do think it's a shame that this has turned out the way it has.
Good singing at basketball game
I'M AN avid basketball person, and I just want to tell you that I went to the game the other night. That trio that sang -- I think they were called the Andrews Brothers -- were absolutely beautiful. That's the prettiest trio I think they've ever heard. They sang the national anthem, Just fantastic. It gave me goose bumps. I enjoyed it very, very much.
News gives lawbreakers publicity they seek
I THINK one of the problems with reporting the news is that some people they see it as their due notoriety. Like the Paducah teen who opened fire on his classmates. He nonchalantly apologized, but he got the attention he wanted when the paper printed the story and when we talked about it around the office. And indeed we're going to talk. It's sheer morbid curiosity that makes the stories hot. This is the news. I guess what bothers me is that instead of striving for recognition through good grades, civic participation or good old-fashioned good deeds, people are turning to crime and violence for recognition. And they get it. Every time a murderer gets the attention they're willing to let someone die for, inadvertently we say it's OK. You know, we become more jaded to the news. Oh sure, as a population we're affected for a day or so, but then it's on to the next story. And I don't really see a change or how we can change anything. I can only offer the advice that most of us already know: love, nurture, teach your children. Explain to them consequences for their actions. We need to remind ourselves that we can make a difference and then pray to God every night that it's true.
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