Columns by Sanchez, Sowell worth reading
Recent columns in the AJC reflecting different political views should both be required reading for concerned citizenry and voters — regardless of their political persuasion. In understandable language, “Time to work within political movement” by Mary Sanchez (Opinion, Nov. 1) and “Greed doesn’t get you into the 1 percent club” by Thomas Sowell (Opinion, Nov. 1) provided insight into controversial issues in the forefront of our news today: Occupy Wall Street and greed. Both columns were thought-provoking, excellent pieces.
Wayne M. Wills, Marietta
Common definitions would help each of us
As someone who has been following the Occupy demonstrations (as well as other discussions of wealth redistribution and taxation), it has become clear to me that definitions of the terms “millionaire” and “billionaire” are needed. Some sources use these terms for folks who earn these amounts every year, while others refer to those who have these amounts in assets.
These situations are very different and result in confused discussion. Using common definitions aids in civil discussion.
Helene Camp, Sandy Springs
Freudian slips give old Democrats away
Viewed from the lofty pillars of old age, the contours of the elephant in our political living room are losing their edges. Maybe one has to reach that high perch to see it clearly — but can anyone keep ignoring what’s happening in our country as the election year approaches?
We are condemning our president for being too intellectual, for leaning too much toward compromise, for becoming too confrontational, for bringing our troops home, for leaving our troops overseas and for failure to show the leadership to accomplish even minor goals.
Perhaps the problem is that the other side of the elephant is not visible from the lower perches of youth. Does it not present a dilemma that President Barack Obama must work within the framework of our government (which often includes more than a majority in Congress who have openly avowed to oppose any plan he offers )?
Perhaps I should have substituted the image of a gorilla instead of an elephant. Freudian slips do give us white-haired Dems away.
Barbara Rives, Stone Mountain
More bumper stickers make the same point
Regarding “Bumper stickers aren’t a source for solutions” (Readers write, Opinion, Oct. 31), here are a couple that I’ve seen recently that make the same point: “One Nation/Undereducated” and “Critical thinking: the other national deficit.”
Pete Westafer, Berkeley Lake
