Let citizens make health care choices
Charles Krauthammer’s column, “Digital records mandate demoralizes our doctors” (Opinion, May 30) illustrates one of the negative effects of Obamacare, of which there are many. Government intervention into health care will always have three inevitable and predictable results: an increase in the cost; a reduction in quality and availability; and massive, breath-taking levels of corruption. The website is a prime example. It cost a ton of money. It doesn’t work and it was simply given to a Canadian company without any competitive bidding.
The solution to the ever-worsening health care crisis is to remove our corrupt and incompetent government and allow citizens to make their own arrangements with doctors. They will do a better job than some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C.
JEFF BEAMER, ATLANTA
How banks regain clients’ confidence
I appreciate your coverage of the state’s banks (“Banks regain footing after hard fall,” News, May 31). Indeed, the Georgia banking industry is recovering. We, too, had our most profitable quarter ever as of March 31. As you noted, banks are regaining their foothold a variety of ways. For us, part of the reason is that we have from the start taken a consultative approach with clients, partnering with them rather than just seeking transactional relationships. Among other things, this means that even if we cannot initially help, we assist them in getting into a position to do what they want and need to do later.
This slower, more hands-on sales cycle has another upside: It helps win consumer confidence after an economic period in which confidence in our industry was challenged. Banks have learned they have to reaffirm that confidence with every relationship and transaction.
TERRY FREEMAN, PRIVATE BANK OF BUCKHEAD
Muslim community shares concerns
Thank you for your article based on a visit to Al-Farooq Mosque of Atlanta (“Mosque visit opens a door,” Opinion, May 31). It is heartening to read your reporting about the Muslim community. Certain media characterize American Muslims with the lens of overseas events. This puts the community in an extremely difficult situation. We are common Americans with same concerns for education, health, jobs and security. We appreciate the AJC reaching out to the community and hope it continues in that direction.
RASHEED AHMAD, ALPHARETTA
