Lobbyists write laws of our states, nation
There is much discussion about needed changes in education in this country. Maybe we should start with textbooks. Textbooks tell students that those elected to Congress are legislators who write the laws of our states and nation. This is inaccurate. Lobbyists write the laws of our states and our nation. Members of Congress are merely brokers who receive campaign commissions to introduce bills and shepherd them to passage.
George Killgore, Carrollton
Both of those ‘others’ can join me in testing
Regarding drug testing for those seeking welfare, I am required to take an occasional drug test to earn a living. Some of those earnings are going to be handed out to others by others. Both of those “others” can join me in an occasional drug test, as far as I’m concerned.
E. Martin, Peachtree City
Ramirez’s viewpoint often is mean-spirited
While I admire the AJC’s desire to provide balanced viewpoints, Michael Ramirez’s editorial cartoon opinions do not represent Atlantans (or Georgians). Ramirez represents Wall Street. His viewpoint is often mean-spirited. Giving him and his constituents equal space is disproportionate to the sliver of privileged views they espouse.
Steve Pechman, Marietta
Well-to-do prosper while others struggle
When Mitt Romney asks, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” I’m tempted to answer, “Maybe not — but you are.” It’s no secret that the well-to-do have prospered during a recovery that still finds many of our countrymen struggling. The Bush tax cuts Romney would maintain have not created the jobs they were supposedly meant to bolster.
Corporations and big business have refrained from investing in the national economy — yet these same CEOs, bank executives and hedge fund managers apparently have the funds to pour hundreds of millions into Romney’s campaign. Is that what Republican voters mean when they say they are going to “hold their noses and vote for Romney”?
Fran Rosen, Whitesburg
Outflows-inflows gap will increase over time
The year 2033 is a long way off. Thus, although “Social Security woes deepen” (News, April 24) garnered the front page of the AJC, few will show much concern.
The reality of the situation is that Social Security’s cash outflows exceed its cash inflows, and the gap between outflows and inflows will only increase over time.
The 2033 date assumes that the debts of the general fund will be repaid from general tax revenues, fees, etc. So, Peter was robbed to pay Paul — and Paul is broke.
Allen Buckley, Smyrna
