Krauthammer makes blood pressure go up
I can barely read a Charles Krauthammer column without a spike in blood pressure. But his “Dictator deserved ‘Libyan crossfire’ ” (Opinion, Oct. 28) is right on. Those who would have preferred a more humane end for this man just don’t live in the real world, where repression at the hands of a dictator bring out the worst in anyone. To fellow bleeding- heart liberals: Let’s get real — in life and death, you get what you give.
Kris Taylor, Roswell
Georgians get much value for their bucks
What was the point of the fixation with the salaries of Georgia’s public broadcasting leadership (“Public broadcasting: How viewers’ money is spent,” News, Oct. 29)? I worked in TV for 18 years and the salaries quoted for top slots at GPB and PBA would barely pay for middle management at other TV operations with far less noble goals and far less quality programming. Public broadcasting brings shows with redeeming value into our homes, and their leaders are underpaid for making us smarter. Lighten up, AJC. Georgians get a ton of value for their money.
Peter Dykstra, Conyers
Limit should be placed on combat deployment
Sgt. 1st Class Kristoffer Domeij was recently killed in his record-setting 14th combat deployment (“Army Ranger killed on 14th deployment to war zone,” ajc.com, Oct. 27). What were we thinking? Was anyone thinking? It does not matter whether Sgt. Domeij constantly volunteered. He had superior officers with assumed superior reasoning to understand that the death of such a man in a 14th, 15th or 20th deployment is no longer what sacrifice and valor are about. One man should not be allowed to volunteer to be used that much. This does not teach that the military is a team effort and defense of country is a privilege for all. It is self-defeating and besmirches the sacrifices of one brave man. Surely the Army and Marines can place a combat deployment limit on any one soldier or Marine’s sacrifice.
Bob Klepak, Conyers
In certain cases, Cain’s bravado is impressive
GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said he is against abortion even if the mother’s life is in danger (“Cain: ‘Pro-life,’ no exceptions,” News, Oct. 31). This is a strong stance for someone who readily admitted that as a young man he went to the back of the bus because of advice that he stay out of trouble. He was unwilling to compromise his own welfare, but has no trouble telling a woman and her husband that she must die if it is a choice between the welfare of her baby or herself. Cain’s bravado when his own welfare is not at stake is impressive.
Gerson Paull, Atlanta
