OpinionAugust 11, 1997
SPEAKOUT
THE TWO most recent articles you ran about the alleged Mississippi County voter fraud were very informative. One of the two was a reprint of the somewhat in-depth story done by The Wall Street Journal. In that story, area Republican operative David Barklage was described as "stocky." I have seen Mr. ...
Plenty of metaphors for Mississippi County
THE TWO most recent articles you ran about the alleged Mississippi County voter fraud were very informative. One of the two was a reprint of the somewhat in-depth story done by The Wall Street Journal. In that story, area Republican operative David Barklage was described as "stocky." I have seen Mr. Barklage recently. If the Wall Street Journal is going to describe him as stocky, I think it would be safe to assume that if they had referred to Rep. Copeland's physical stature, it would have said he looked somewhat Moby Dickish. Maybe you could also say, using another metaphor from the novel, that the federal prosecutor in this case can be categorized as Capt. Ahab.
Pushers seem to get off in busts
I AM a concern citizen of Cape Girardeau. I do not agree with drugs. I'm totally against them. But what I don't understand is when there is a big drug bust how is it that it's all a bunch of young people. Half of them don't have cars or transportation. How are they getting these drugs? This is what I don't understand. Why is it always the young men in the papers but never the pushers? I feel you are doing a good job, but I don't think it's good enough. But I don't think it's good enough when the pushers seem to be getting by.
Route J work leaves some unhappy
I AM calling in regards to the construction project on Route J. All the neighbors out in this area are upset about it because they are shutting the road down while they are reconstructing the new highway. We have to take quite a few detours, and the roads out here are not compatible. Also, we have a trash contract with DWI, but they have stated that they will not be picking our trash up. We are not to happy.
Americorps has too many internal problems
I WOULD like to comment on the Americorps national service program. I am a former member of the Americorps program here in Southeast Missouri. It absolutely disgusts me to open up the newspaper to see want ads for new members. How can new members be brought in when conflicts with current members as well as former members cannot be resolved? Don't get me wrong. Americorps is a great idea and a wonderful program for those wanting to earn money for education. But support from your staff is vital, and the staff here at Southeast does not provide that kind of support. I would like to say for all the people who are thinking of joining here in Cape Girardeau: Don't. It's best that you wait and maybe join in a different town. When I was a member here in Cape, I dealt with sexual harassment and discrimination, and there was not any confidentiality at all. Everyone in the program knew my personal business, and I knew theirs as well. And I don't feel that is right. It was really disappointing because you are in a program to help your community or better your community, yet the people who are supposed to be on your side aren't really there. It really upset me because I wanted to complete a second year in the program, but I don't think that will be possible. It's just to much to put up with. I think I would have to do it somewhere else if I did.
Plantings at library are appreciated
THE CRAPE myrtle and the mums that have been planted at the public library are lovely. In fact, the grounds look a great deal nicer. I hope someone remembers to water those nice new plants.
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!
Speak Out expresses transcended truths
RECENTLY THE the Southeast Missourian pointed out that Speak Out comments are opinions that are subject to dispute. On one level that may be true. However, over the years I have come to believe that philosophically speaking all Speak Out comments are true. Even though they may often seem contradictory with each other and at odds with the facts, I believe that collectively they express a transcended truth beyond our understanding.
Climate changes occur naturally
TO THE callers who questioned naturally occurring climate changes, I have but one thing to say: Weren't science courses required subjects when you went to school? I dug out some of my old college textbooks to confirm what I already knew. For instance, fossils of tropical plants have been found in Alaska. Ice once covered most of the Sahara Dessert. Unless my old textbooks are a complete fabrication, I would think these two examples alone are proof enough that climate actual changes. It amazes me that people accept the global warming theory without even considering the fact that climates are changing anyway.
Eyesores pinpointed in Jackson
THERE ARE two eyesores in Jackson. One is the railroad tracks. How much longer will we have to look at the carts sitting on the tracks that are all rusted and the weeds are high? Also, the are a lot of high weeds at the corner and North and Wayne streets.
Drug bust draws praise and appreciation
I JUST wanted to express my opinion. Just read the paper with the big drug bust and wanted to say congratulations and job well done to Mr. Keith May and his crew. Keep up the good work. This was well appreciated by the residents in Cape county.
Conversations with a recording
I LIVE in a very small world but I like it a lot. One example will suffice. The only words I hear all day are mine and the pleasant audio cassette-taped voice of the Southeast Missourian staff person whom one hears after calling the Speak Out line.
Story Tags
Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:
For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.
Related
OpinionDec. 12
Advertisement
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!
