Investigate the pork spending on defense
As a concerned resident suffering the effects of a depressed economy, I take offense at Congressman Phil Gingrey’s position in “Cuts will batter U.S. defense” (Opinion, July 25). According to the congressman, “These draconian cuts will not only leave us with a weakened national defense, but also with an even weaker economy.”
The military cuts imposed to date are hardly draconian. In fact, they barely scratch the surface of what is needed.
I suggest that if Gingrey is really concerned about what is “battering” our national defense, perhaps he should investigate U.S. defense pork spending.
Our excessive military spending needs to be redirected toward unmet human, environmental and energy needs that will lead the way to a stronger economy.
AMANDA HILL-ATTKISSON, EAST POINT
Monica Pearson has been a class act
Thirty years ago, I had the delightful surprise of meeting Channel 2 Action News anchor Monica Pearson at a function. Her infectious smile and energetic personality permeated the small meeting, and we all left (after hugs from Monica) as new fans. I always felt special when watching the news because I “knew” Monica — until my wife pointed out that she met her too, at a small gathering — with hugs.
We are blessed to have had Monica to tie us together, like a small town, over four decades — when most stations have seen a dozen anchors or more. Her empathy with viewers and subjects alike was palpable. Luckily, she always found some good news to leave us with, and the promise of a new and better day tomorrow.
Somehow, I think her work will still be felt in different and more powerful ways. We look forward to the next chapter, Monica. You are a class act.
LAWSON THOMPSON, MARIETTA
Two parties agree only on one thing
Democrats and Republicans have run this country for as long as we can all remember, and until recently, they have done a decent job of it. Now it is apparent that they are running it into the ground.
The Democratic Party insists upon solutions based on ideas from the New Deal, and the Republican Party is locked into the fairyland before the Progressive Era. They fight and bicker over old-school ideas, and have the same tired arguments.
Why is it that the two parties tacitly seem to agree on only one thing: that they are the only voices we should listen to?
ROBERT O’BRIEN, BUFORD
Hooray for former governor’s change
Regarding “A rare word from Zell Miller: ‘I had a late life conversion’” (ajc.com, July 21), hooray for the change, [former] Gov. Zell Miller!
I really admire you.
ALBERTA PETERSEN, DUNWOODY
