INEQUALITY
Successful not liable for others’ problems
I just finished reading Paul Krugman’s column (“What’s to be done about our growing inequality?” Opinion, Sept. 14). Once again, he has demonstrated his liberal spin. His belief is that successful people should be responsible for everyone else, and he complains that the children of the “rich” go to better schools, and are exposed to better career opportunities.
My Dad came from Germany when he was 12 years old, and he believed in the real American dream: If you work hard, you can accomplish anything in America. He was a truck driver and never made much money, but my sister and I both went to college. I am a CEO of a technology company.
Of course, rich people have advantages — but that doesn’t mean people who are not rich can’t have a dream and see that it gets accomplished. Punishing the successful is not what this country was built on. They should be examples of what can be accomplished to set your goal.
TED GLAHN, DULUTH
SECOND AMENDMENT
Again, innocent folks gunned down en masse
Something is horribly wrong in this country. Recall what happened at Columbine High School, Virginia Tech, Fort Hood, a movie theater in Colorado, Sandy Hook and on and on — and now, at the Navy Yard in Washington. Will it have to happen to you — at a shopping mall, or at a farmers market — before it matters?
The issue is complex, and there are no single answers. One thing is certain. Part of the solution is tighter gun control. We as a people need to cease listening to, and end the control of, the drivel from the National Rifle Association.
KARL M. TERRELL, ATLANTA
HEALTH CARE
Governor disregards Georgians’ struggles
Thank you, Misty Williams, for the fantastic report (“2 states, 2 takes on health care law,” News, Sept. 13).
I have been self-employed for 20 years now in Georgia, and am thrilled to see universal health care now the law. However, I am revolted by our state’s governor.
This story defines the progressive vs. regressive policy of Kentucky vs. Georgia, respectively. Nathan Deal is a fool to leave wage workers and self-employed independents out in the cold in this state. What did he do with the grant money for progressive policy making? Squandered it, I am sure.
Nathan Deal has no vision for Georgia unless it fattens his wallet and bolsters those in his inner circle. He can steal the hopes of struggling wage workers in Georgia, but it’s grand to know other states are actually helping average, everyday people.
GARY LEE MARSH, STONE MOUNTAIN
