Georgia still in need of federal oversight
The article “Georgia seeks to strike down Voting Rights Act” (ajc.com, Oct. 25) states that Georgia has submitted its new congressional and legislative maps for approval, and seeks to strike down Section V of the Voting Rights Act, which calls for government approval before redistricting can occur.
The state of Georgia still needs the oversight that the Voting Rights Act provides. We need to ensure that everyone who is eligible to vote can vote — without unnecessary obstacles.
It is also important that Section V of the Voting Rights Act is continued since there is a history of exclusion and manipulation. The past was not that long ago (unfortunately).
The Republicans just need to accept the Voting Rights Act as is — especially since it took many, many years of blood, sweat and tears to have it signed into law.
Maria Acevedo, Marietta
President’s policies record far from failure
By how many measures is President Obama a dismal failure as president?
He arrogantly saved the country from a second depression. He enabled the survival of General Motors and Chrysler when they should have failed.
He enacted ridiculous health legislation that would (when fully implemented) insure most Americans with basic health care and prevent catastrophic health care cost.
He brought an end to “don’t ask, don’t tell” in the military. He has proposed numerous job creation bills. He brought an end to the war in Iraq and had the audacity to bring the troops home.
He irresponsibly partnered with NATO to intervene in Libya and bring an end to the dictator Gadhafi without using a single soldier on the ground. He eliminated Osama bin Laden.
How can anyone support a president like this?
Willliam Jordan, Lawrenceville
Treatment of Gadhafi’s body disrespectful
The death of Moammar Gadhafi marks the end of the civil war in Libya.
Although locals seem joyful at his departure, time will tell how soon Libyans are able to achieve stability in their country.
I cannot imagine how much harm his rule brought to the people, but now that he is dead, people in authority (being Muslims) should have shown some respect to his body.
Watching images of Gadhafi in the freezer gave me chills. I know that he was known to be a dictator, but wasn’t he human?
Islam teaches respect for the living and the dead. Prophet Muhammad taught his followers to show kindness to prisoners of war and specifically directed not to kill the wounded once one is victorious.
Saima Ahmad, Suwanee
