Readers Write 2/2

Gingrich a master at manipulating language

Kudos to James Salzer for his article “Gingrich’s language set new course” (News, Jan. 29). He summarized clearly and succinctly the transformation in our political process over the past 30 years.

As Salzer implies, politics is more about how candidates use language than the issues discussed, and Newt Gingrich turned existing political language on its head. Gingrich’s skill at manipulating the language appeals to a frustrated electorate — even when it’s specious, inappropriate or inaccurate. There can be grave danger in such manipulative skills.


Steve Wilkerson, Lilburn

Solicitation arrest serves no purpose

Regarding “Paper editor accused of solicitation” (Metro, Jan. 28), it’s hard not to disparage (much less ridicule) the zeal of Canton’s cops. What societal interest has been served by locking up a newspaper editor and a hooker? Give me a break. Is it really Canton’s business to regulate the sexual activity of consenting adults? Isn’t there a better dedication of Canton’s limited resources (financial and manpower)?


Herbert Shafer, Sandy Springs

Candidates don’t entertain or inform

This is what I’ve learned from the Republican primary debates: Watching people bicker and attack one another is not entertaining or informative. Only organizations with too many idiots would pay thousands to Mitt Romney to speak. The Freddie and Fannie executives are idiots to approve millions in fees to Newt Gingrich. Those executives should be fired if they lack the amount of expertise only available from Gingrich (and not from respected sources at little or no cost).

It is inappropriate to refer to any candidate by a title no longer held. Being a former governor or speaker does not entitle a person to use that title forever.


Tony Gardner, Cumming

Large donations do nothing to help people

Presidential candidates should be ashamed to solicit (and accept) large donations to their campaigns.

They tell us how much they are working for the people.

If that is what they are doing with that money (rather than using it for the benefit of starving and homeless families and jobless vets), then please — don’t help us so much!

Ann Levin, Tucker