Governor can work to restore program
Find a government program that is effective and helps people work to support themselves while their severely disabled loved ones are being cared for, and let the governor tout the program’s effectiveness to federal officials. Then what happens to this well-functioning program?
I was heartsick when I read about the plight of Evette King and her son in “Limits challenge program’s lifeline” (Metro, Jan. 9). The poor woman can’t work to support her family because her son needs constant supervision — and the government may take away care for her son.
Surely, Gov. Deal, since you have written about how effective SOURCE funding is for people, you can work to restore this program.
Joni Pelta, Atlanta
Fayette County needs a good way to get there
Regarding “Regional transit unity on agenda” (News, Jan. 7), it is my hope that over time, Fayette County will enjoy some aspects of the regional transportation plans — specifically, that light rail will connect Peachtree City with Atlanta’s MARTA system.
I envision a large parking lot next to the tracks in the industrial section of our town, a small depot and a passenger train, which shares the tracks with trains, making several trips a day to Atlanta and back.
I resent those with no vision who want to confine us forever to our cars for the commute to Atlanta — bound within lanes of choking traffic, wasting time and fuel.
Whether they’re going to work or traveling to enjoy the activities Atlanta has to offer, Fayette County citizens need an efficient way to get there.
Ellen Hunter Ulken, Peachtree City
Writing off debt is stealing from others
Regarding “Politicians, pundits don’t know diddly about debt” (Opinion, Jan. 7), many politicians — and some economists — do not comprehend the repercussions of debt.
Debt matters, and when it’s not paid back it’s stolen from someone else who worked for a living. Money is nothing more than a convenient barter exchange for the labors of work and only has value to both party’s labor. When a debt is written off, this is effectively stealing other people’s labor and net worth. Look at all those who had substantial investments in their homes who lost their homes or substantial value in their homes and/or lost their jobs — through no fault of their own.
Politicians think they understand markets better than the best economists and when they manipulate laws to control markets, they create bubbles and busts many times worse than natural small-market corrections. There are many books on the economy that document the missteps of government interference with markets.
Arne R. Jorgensen, Canton
