LETTERS

LITTLE ROCK — Vote all of them out

What is wrong with American politicos? Here’s some plain talk from my humble point of view.

No one is above deception these days, on both sides of the aisle. No one wants to compromise. Everyone says that they “will fight for you.” Aren’t we all sick of the fighting?

We have a president who has been a dismal failure despite his eloquent denial of same. He has a contender who is too shy or too careful to go on the attack. No one should have to apologize for having money and creating jobs. No president should start campaigning for re-election the day he takes office.

My advice to everyone-vote out every incumbent running for office. It’s time again to clean up both sides of the aisle and the mess in the White House.

SANDY JOHANSEN

Hot Springs Village

Would do father’s will

For those of you who don’t want to, or like to, read anything about religion, please stop reading now.

I was thinking the other day about the T-shirts that a lot of people used to wear. They had a big “WWJD” on them, or “What Would Jesus Do.” We who are Christians know that he would do the right thing. He would do the will of his father, God.

I have heard people on the left say, in the past, that Jesus would have been one of them because he would be for the poor and downtrodden. That is very true, but he would, above all, do his father’s will, even to the point of giving his life on the cross for all of mankind. Jesus could not and would not go against his father’s will.

We as Christians believe that God does not approve of gay marriages or the taking of innocent life, as through abortion. For this reason, Jesus could not be for gay marriage or abortion.

Do people on the right love the poor and downtrodden? Yes, they do, but they also believe in doing the will of their heavenly father.

Jesus could not be on the side of the left because he could not go against his father’s will in any way. May God bless all of us and the country we live in.

GARY GLOVER

Star City

Our uniform disgrace

What marketing department came up with these new uniforms for the Razorbacks?

This year is turning out to be one of the most memorable years, but for all of the wrong reasons. Adding insult to the injury with these sorry excuses for uniforms and helmets has got to stop. It’s cardinal red and white, period.

Bring back some resemblance of our team at least in this small part of the grand scheme.

THOMAS BAKER

Little Rock

Accountability’s good

If Charlotte Moore had a brain, she’d understand that holding politicians accountable for being honest and responsible is a good thing-it benefits all of us, even those we disagree with.

Thank God for Paul Greenberg and others like him who withstand moronic attacks regularly yet press on, doing the right thing. If we ever lose people like him, we’ll be in deep doo-doo for sure.

BOYD BURKHOLDER

Hot Springs Village

Focus on tax fairness

Arkansas’ tax system is fair to all. Although high-income earners pay their share, Arkansas taxes are fair because low-income earners also pay a fair portion as well.

Arkansas’ highest tax bracket is 7 percent. A couple or individual enters the 7 percent tax bracket with an income of $32,600. A couple or individual earning at least $19,600 is taxed at 6 percent. Low-income earners also feel the pain of the state’s 6 percent sales tax, especially when counties and cities add in their taxes, making the average tax higher.

Other ways Arkansas ensures low income earners pay their fair share are the used-car sales tax, high taxes on utilities and heavy taxes on tobacco. A few years back, taxes were imposed on termite contracts and home warranties, items never taxed before.

Residents must also pay personal property taxes on motor vehicles. It should surprise no one that Arkansans serving in the military are also taxed. Arkansas allows a $9,000 deduction, but many states do not tax service members. Plus, we still have the food tax.

Arkansas’ government is similar to other states with one notable difference. One political party has dominated state government for over 100 years: The Democratic Party. Yes, the state has had Republican governors before, but the House and Senate, where taxes are formulated, have been controlled by Democrats since Reconstruction.

Tax fairness should remain an important issue when voting this November.

R.M. ROBERTSON

Jacksonville

Many in one percent

Are you a member of the 1 percent? Do you have an IRA, Roth, an annuity? Do you own stocks or interest bearing bonds or any type of private pension plan? Are you a government employee with a pension plan? Are you a teacher with a pension plan? If so, then you are a member of the 1 percent. Why? Because, on an average, 50 percent or more of your funds are invested in corporations. Some create jobs here in the U.S. and some create jobs overseas. Therefore, you are part of the 1 percent, and as Barack Obama and the Occupiers define you, you are also a part of corporate greed. And your taxes should be increased so that you pay your fair share, all of which you realize will result in reducing the amount of future expected income which you are investing today.

If corporate taxes are raised as some want, do you think more would move out of the U.S., or stay if taxes were cut and create more jobs here in the U.S.? Which do you think would decrease or increase the value of your future pension?

After all in this 1 percent think about this and agree with Obama and the Occupiers that they are not paying their fair share, they will establish and sign petitions today to begin diverting 10 percent of their monthly pension-fund allocation to the IRS as their fair share. These petitions will be forwarded to Obama, all members of Congress and to Occupiers for signatures of those who have voiced agreement with Obama on corporate greed. Petitions and party cards may be available at your local party headquarters.

A.J. HANSON

North Little Rock