COMMENTARY
In economics contest, Sowell beats Krugman
When I was in college, one of the most formative courses I attended covered microeconomics and macroeconomics. This shaped a lot of my political orientation. Subsequently, I was attracted to economists like Thomas Sowell.
I have no doubt that most of the readers who have recently criticized Sowell do not realize he is the Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution. I often refer back to my economics texts when reading Sowell. I do the same with Paul Krugman.
From such research, I am convinced that Krugman — compared to Sowell — is the one who should be dropped from the AJC.
BRIAN WILSON, ATLANTA
PUBLIC HOUSING
Glover’s AHA work deserves our praise
Let us praise without reservation Renee Glover, whose departure from the Atlanta Housing Authority ends one of the most under-appreciated tenures you will ever see.
More than any other individual in the history of affordable housing, Ms. Glover lifted up poor families, giving them a path to a much better life. One must understand how nationally significant it was to stop warehousing the poor in projects and give families the opportunity to rise up, shed the “project” stigma and be part of a productive environment. Atlanta led the way, and the vision and accomplishments of Renee Glover should be cherished for many years.
RAY BUDAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARIETTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
It’s brazen to suggest making war for money
Regarding “Hesitance to strike Syria puts our economy at risk” (Opinion, Sept. 7), with everything else that has become acceptable, now someone is brazen enough to write an opinion column stating that we need war for the sake of our economy. In reality, most wars are entered for the sake of money — but I’m still surprised someone has the nerve to support the idea in print.
Aside from the lack of principles, the author must not be (or have any kin) in the armed services.
KENNY KING, LOGANVILLE
HEALTH CARE
State insurance chief: What’s he done lately?
The recent piece regarding Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens (“Ga. sees ways to resist care act,” News, Sept. 8) left me with a few questions.
My family’s insurance costs have doubled over the past 10 years, while benefits have been cut almost in half. What has Mr. Hudgens done to reverse this trend? Georgia has one of the highest rates of uninsured citizens in the nation. What has Mr. Hudgens done to assist? I’ll admit that I don’t know the answer to these questions, but I will put my money on, “Next to nothing.”
SAM SNOW, KENNESAW
