Everybody's Column
President’s ‘changes’ put our nation at risk
Amid all the ineptitude, posturing, protestations and misinformation emanating from Washington, D. C., there is a disquieting silence about the three most essential questions facing our nation. Will constitutional law prevail? Will America remain a republic? Will capitalism, clearly the proven engine of America’s prosperity, be allowed to continue? (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
It’s good to see Obama considering all options
The American people should congratulate themselves for finally having elected a president who has the intellectual fortitude to examine all options and consequences before sending our soldiers to fight in Afghanistan, where government corruption, tribal rivalries and unforgiving terrain have defeated all previous attacking armies. We are indeed fortunate that individuals with the courage to send others to fight and die, but when given the same opportunity chose to stay home, are no longer in charge. (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Diocese is right to help people at Harvest House
I am writing in response to the reader who has given up his Catholic faith because the Diocese of Buffalo works with Harvest House to help ex-cons, drug addicts and “less desirable individuals.” (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Tatus do a great job with Harvest House
It was with much surprise that I read the comments regarding Harvest House in South Buffalo. We have been having our healing services there for approximately 17 years, along with weddings and baptisms. In all that time I have never encountered an ex-con, drug addict or any “undesirable.” Gary and Linda Tatu have improved the neighborhood by cleaning up and beautifying a property that was badly deteriorated inside and out. (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Failure to collect taxes sends wrong message
So let me get this straight. The governor of New York, because of admitted fear, is not going to continue the process of taxing products sold on the reservations throughout the state. Each and every time non-Indians purchase tobacco products and fuel on a reservation, they are engaging in tax evasion. I know that sounds harsh, but that is what is going on. Every other citizen is forced into paying more than his or her fair share because of the countless friends and neighbors who refuse to pay theirs. Enough is enough! (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Don’t attack whole town for comments by board
I am writing in response to the unfair bashing of Orchard Park. I am not defending the actions of the Town Board, which turned down a proposal for affordable senior housing. However, I am defending my town. (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Are officials listening to their constituents?
Both my husband and I recently sent e-mails to Sen. Charles Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins expressing our concerns about the proposed health care bill and what it might mean for senior citizens on Medicare. We stated in very plain English that we are not in favor of this bill. (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Stop catering to Senecas and start enforcing law
When does it end? Our governor is contemplating collecting taxes from the Indians. How many times have we heard this story? There is a law on the books—if they neglect to pay, then enforce the law. If they protest, arrest them. Our governor’s legal counsel claims it would cost $2 million a day to control any protesting by the Indians. So be it, there is a principle involved here. (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Keep harmful rhetoric out of complex issue
Nearly every Western country has a government component in its health care, most of them much more extensive than anything that is likely to be included in the current congressional legislation. (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Center helps people in their time of need
I am so glad that my God is bigger than the one painted by a Seneca Street resident about the happenings at Harvest House. Harvest House is God’s love in the flesh for those less fortunate in the city. Linda and Gary Tatu share their heart and soul with all those in need. They do not judge. They live as Jesus taught. (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
State could make life difficult for Senecas
I have just about had it with the Seneca Nation. My solution: No American traveling the New York State Thruway or Routes 5 or 20 will be permitted to cross sovereign territory. There are other routes to take. They may be longer, but are safer (penalty of arrest). (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
State is just bleeding students for money
Students are not here to fix a botched government and supplement the state’s income.Gov. David Paterson is on the verge of slashing educational spending. In addition, Assemblyman Sam Hoyt suggests annual tuition increases for the State University of New York. It is disgusting that our government is proposing spending less on education while charging students more for it. (Updated: 11/07/09 8:38 AM )
Tragic death of teens in crash calls for stricter enforcement
The tragic death of four teenagers needlessly killed by reckless driving remains heavy on all of our hearts. We won-der once again if this kind of event can be prevented or is it completely out of our hands? I would like to think that it was preventable. The driver, with a litany of traffic violations (including speeding and running a stop sign), has to make us wonder how such an individual was able to continue to hold a driver’s license. (Updated: 11/07/09 8:38 AM )
Moon expeditions elicit very little earthly benefit
A recent article in The News stated that NASA had conducted a test of the Aries I-X rocket, the first step in the back-to-the- moon program. According to the article, this test cost $445 million. NASA claims that space exploration benefits the entire planet and future generations. (Updated: 11/07/09 8:38 AM )
Investor offers hope for a city revitalization
The column by Donn Esmonde, “L. A. guy brings green to Buffalo,” introduced a new beginning for Buffalo. The fact that Mike Hananel purchased properties in the city and is fixing them up is a great endorsement for our city. I hope others will take the lead from him. So many good things are able to come from this. (Updated: 11/07/09 8:38 AM )
