VETERANS DAY
We are our parents’ sons and daughters; the glint in their eye that was their hope and belief that better days lay ahead if only they made it through “The War,” or sacrifice of service. Veterans Day is a special day to say, “Thank you for serving.” A simple acknowledgement to veterans you meet is all that it takes to be part of this wonderful celebration. A kind word at the appropriate moment will make the difference in your (and a veteran’s) life.
Perhaps you are reflecting on the memories of service a veteran shared with you. Veterans who sacrificed and served will be remembered, as you will, for taking part in something greater than us. Veterans’ service and sacrifice cannot be extinguished, as they are part of the unbroken ranks of America’s veterans we reflect upon and honor this day.
LARRY MROZINSKI, WOODSTOCK
POLITICS
Obama must deal with
issues dividing nation
President Obama:
Congratulations on your win. The American people have spoken.
It is time to go to work. No longer can you blame the economy on the previous president – you own it. My expectation is that you will do the job laid out in the Constitution; that you will act as commander in chief of the military to keep our country safe; that you will appoint Cabinet members to serve the ideals of the country; that you will show mercy where appropriate in pardons; appoint ambassadors that will truly represent the United States, and judges to properly interpret the law of the land; that you will work with Congress to pass legislation.
We live in a deeply divided nation. It lies on your shoulders to try to heal that divide. That means listening to other opinions. We are all Americans. We need a leader that is above all of those things. You can be that leader.
I hope and pray that you are the man our country needs. I will not always agree with you but, as president, you have my support, and best wishes.
THOMAS E. SOYARS, KENNESAW
Post-election advice:
Put Romney in Cabinet
The election results indicate that our country is deeply divided. The electoral map pits red against blue, and big cities against rural counties, and reflects two different visions for America.
To help heal this divide, President Obama should appoint Mitt Romney as secretary of commerce. Mitt Romney has experience in creating jobs. The president can help heal the divide by extending this olive branch to Mitt Romney and the Republicans.
Congress should create a bipartisan leadership committee to which would help both parties find common ground to tackle the most serious issues facing our country. As Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
BRIAN DINAPOLI, DECATUR
HURRICANE SANDY
Obama didn’t earn
praise for storm aid
When Maureen Dowd (“Obama’s campaign gift from an unlikely source,” Opinion, Nov. 4) states that “the former community organizer deftly handled the devastation of Sandy,” I ask: Exactly what has President Obama actually done? He flew in, made promises, got his picture taken with the big one, and left.
My wife has been to the New Jersey shore, helping out her devastated family. Her truckload of gasoline, food and a generator is typical of what support those people are getting. From her reports, all of the government assistance being given out is from local authorities.
Regarding Governor Christie, his praise of the president was no more deserving than Dowd’s.
LEN CAYCE, SUWANEE
NEWS MEDIA
Kudos to AJC for
election coverage
Congratulations on your excellent coverage of the election, and the events leading up to it. It was truly outstanding: balanced, fair and thorough.
As a former newsman who has spent many years covering politics and government for some major newspapers, I have great respect for the job you are doing.
GIL NEAL, HOSCHTON
