LETTERS

A fix for cell phones

I recently saw a news report that suggests many drivers are talking on cell phones while driving through construction zones, which is against state law. Why is it against the law to do this? Interesting question. Does this mean that drivers should pay more attention to construction-zone workers than fellow citizens operating vehicles on public highways?

It has been scientifically proven that the brain is not bimodal concerning thought process and attention focus. Therefore, plainly stated, even talking on a cell phone considerably reduces the focus away from driving.

There is a simple solution to this problem: Most cell phones have GPS capabilities. Enact a law that requires all phone manufacturers to add one circuit on the motherboard of the phone, and that is a cutoff circuit. When the GPS registers speeds over 5 mph, the cutoff circuit shuts the phone off. Very inexpensive circuit, about $1.50. No additional manpower (police) to enforce the law, and the result is a much safer public highway.

This will work. If you don’t believe it, ask Janet Huckabee. Here lies the basic problem, our politicians also like to be entertained while driving.

DENNIS MILAM North Little Rock

Holding accountable

We have a president who lies to the American people. I believe our president has violated his oath of office, refuses to enforce certain laws and by executive order makes his own “laws.” Why has Congress, both Republicans and Democrats, refused to hold the president accountable?

I think it is time to remove the congressional members that refuse to do their job. I will vote for their defeat. Will you?

LANE CARTER Edgemont

A sign of desperation

I see that Mark Pryor has invited Barack Obama to visit the tornado area. He must really be worried to seek this visit. Arkansas went totally Republican the last two elections. Where was Obama three years ago when another tornado was so awful for these same dear people? Seems like there was not a Pryor election hanging in the balance.

Pryor was even seen hanging on Mike Beebe’s coattails. I think he should be ashamed of this grandstand play. A sure sign of desperation.

BETTY R. BURGE Oden

Permission to speak

It seems Tom Cotton can only speak when allowed by someone he knew in the service. Maybe instead of Cotton running for office, we should elect the guy who is telling him when and what he can say.

This type of commercial won’t help me decide who to vote for. I look for someone who can think and speak up without prompting.

CAROLINE BIGGS Austin

Time ripe for reform

A new study released by The Partnership for a New American Economy has information showing a surge in the amount of Hispanic entrepreneurship in our country.

As a business owner for close to a quarter-century, I’m not surprised by the findings. This new data shows the number of Hispanic entrepreneurs in America has grown exponentially over the past two decades and has powered the economy during the recent recession. Hispanic immigrants in particular are now more likely to be entrepreneurs than the average member of the U.S. population overall. This data proves beyond a doubt, in my mind, that immigration reform is needed now more than ever if we are going to be successful in our endeavors moving forward.

I personally have been in the trenches of immigration reform since the 1990s. Back then we came so close to real reform and now, we find ourselves close again. During that same time, this study shows, Hispanic business owners have grown even more,going from 577,000 to more than 2 million across the U.S.

The parties need to come together for this cause in order for it to be successful, and the result will benefit our country as a whole.

CARLOS CERVANTES Little Rock

Whose dishonor it is

Joanne Froemming thinks John Kerry dishonored himself when he tossed medals (which he had honorably earned) over the fence at the White House. I believe our government dishonored him and they who fought in Vietnam (think Agent Orange). How many Swift Boaters were paid to lie in order to defame Kerry during his election campaign?

Our government continues to dishonor vets. The House of Representatives (aka House-trashing juvenile TeaLinquents) cuts funding for vet pensions (Tom Cotton).

They cut funds for SNAP, which provides needed food for active-military families (Tom Cotton).

Yes, Ms. Froemming, you think John Kerry falsely testified-as you have been led to believe. I believe Tom Cotton may not be as honorable as Ms. Froemming’s been led to believe. He dishonors vets with his votes. SALLYE MARTIN Fayetteville

It was a self-sacrifice

In response to R. Sloan Wilson’s question about Easter-“Do you really believe in human sacrifice?”- my answer is yes, I do. This past week I have read in the paper several incidents of human sacrifice during last Sunday’s tornadoes-parents placing themselves in harm’s way to protect loved ones in the face of injury or even death. Why? In the name of love. Would that be, as Wilson calls it, a “barbaric practice?” That confuses murder with self-sacrifice.

I believe Jesus wasn’t murdered; he gave his life as a ransom for the atonement for the sins of mankind, unable to be purchased with the blood of animals, but possible with the Lamb of God. That’s why his sacrifice is “perpetuated, glorified and celebrated.” The short answer is found in the Bible in the verse beginning with, “For God so loved the world.” ELIZABETH PATTERSON Searcy

Editorial, Pages 15 on 05/06/2014

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