U.S. right to join fight against Ebola
Is it smart for the U.S. to jump into the fight against Ebola? Should we send a military and medical task force to Africa to prevent its spread? Or should we just quarantine Africa and hope the disease never comes here? I think our president did the right thing (“Obama: Military to aid in fight against Ebola,” News, Sept. 17). Atlanta’s Emory University and the CDC have shown that Ebola can be controlled if the patient receives early treatment. Without treatment and without skilled medical personnel on the ground, Ebola will continue to spread.
Certainly, there is risk to setting up a military staging area in Africa; equally, there is risk to sending our health care workers to train Africans how to treat victims. However, there is no country better able to control the spread of Ebola than the United States. We should be proud that our president and our country is leading the fight against this awful disease.
HOWARD STACY, GAINESVILLE
Cast a vote to start restoring America
The upcoming election in November is a crucial step in restoring America. We currently have a socialist administration that is determined to significantly reduce America’s impact on world events, employment, health care, energy independence, religious freedom and our Constitution. We can begin turning around this administration by voting for all Republican candidates, holding onto the House and gaining control of the Senate. President Obama needs to be held in check the next two years.
Vote your conscience, vote your heart, vote your intelligence based on what has been happening in America the past six years. We need an administration that is actively engaged in supporting the American people and not a group of individuals who believe in degrading American supremacy around the world and at home.
RICHARD WILSON, WHISPERING PINES, N.C.
World-class cities keep sports teams
In response to “Reed: City to keep Hawks” (News, Sept .17), great cities must fight to keep their significant sports franchises. Mayor Reed fought hard to keep the Falcons downtown. The Braves’ decision to go to Cobb speaks volumes about their commitment and loyalty to Atlanta. Contributing public money to keep the Hawks is the correct step. Atlanta is making a more than just a statement about how we feel about diversity, particularly with a 5 percent-plus minority component to the new ownership team. There is nothing incompatible about earmarking funds for our social and infrastructure needs. In helping to keep the Hawks, Atlanta remains a world-class town that can do it all and have it all.
MICHAEL KOBLENTZ, ATLANTA
