Mindless, hurtful hate
It is sad that someone with John Brummett's grasp of the English language is so "dark." Really, to attack our president with such maleficence and then to continually make derogatory remarks about Bret Bielema--he can't have a conscience. Of all the things in this great nation to focus on--that's all he's got?
I thought for certain that even John Brummett, for this time of Thanksgiving, would at least be positive with true gratitude for personally experienced events, but I was dead wrong. His ability to express "sour grapes" about any topic is truly debilitating. I don't understand why he would have any colleagues or friends.
He has a propensity for mindless, hurtful spewing of hate about topics that he does not understand. He obviously has an inability to have any empathy for others. He must be a very sad human being that seems to hate life. He should be able to look at all of the good things we have at our disposal, For once, he should attempt to look at the positive side, understanding that our condition is 95 percent fantastic!
BILL MILLER
Little Rock
It does not bode well
It is distressing to learn that the print media is struggling throughout the nation.
The Atkins Chronicle, an outstanding weekly, has recently ceased publication, as have other smaller newspapers in Arkansas and elsewhere.
I look forward to reading the Democrat-Gazette each day--including the editorial, even though my notion and the goals expressed in the editorials often cannot be two-blocked.
I am satisfied beyond per adventure that the decline of the print media does not bode well for our democracy.
BILLY R. WILSON
Little Rock
About that tax reform
It has been stated that the Senate tax version proposes that corporate tax cuts would be permanent while individual cuts would only be temporary. If a corporation is considered an "individual" when financially supporting campaigns and candidates, then corporate taxes should be made temporary, as well, right?
No. Both should be made permanent!
In addition, while virtually no senators or representatives from regions that have high state and local taxes have expressed their support for current tax proposals from either the House of Representatives or Senate, the deduction for state and local taxes should be phased out over a six- to eight-year period for those high-tax states to adjust their tax structuring for their citizenry. This measure may actually garner more support from those representatives and give incentive to those state and local entities to find ways to reduce their tax burden on their populace over that phase-out period.
WILLIAM HOYT
Russellville
Save SNAP Education
One in seven Arkansans are receiving food assistance because they are low-wage workers, low-income seniors, disabled, or children. The majority (71 percent) are in families with children. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of our nation's most powerful tools for reducing food insecurity, but eating nutritious food and stretching limited SNAP dollars isn't easy when the average amount is just $1.26 per person per meal.
SNAP Education funds classes--like Cooking Matters--that empower millions of parents and caregivers around the nation with the skills they need to shop for and cook healthy food on a SNAP budget. In Arkansas, the Cooking Matters program has reached almost 35,000 low-income Arkansans since it began in 2011.
I have taught Cooking Matters, and I know firsthand that SNAP-Ed is a smart investment for our country and for Arkansas. It helps families avoid running out of food before the month is out and saves thousands of dollars in lifetime health-care costs and lost wages due to sick days. SNAP-Ed helps people gain the skills and confidence they need to make nutritious choices for themselves and their children for a lifetime, not just while they're receiving SNAP benefits. In short, SNAP-Ed changes lives.
Right now less than 1 percent of the SNAP budget goes to nutrition education. As Congress begins the Farm Bill re-authorization process, I urge all of our lawmakers to protect and strengthen SNAP-Ed. This is good for kids, families, and Arkansas.
CAPI PECK
Little Rock
Capi Peck is a Little Rock city director and co-owner of Trio's Restaurant.
Move resolution along
I am the president of the Aviation Cadet Museum Inc. in Eureka Springs. Sen. John Boozman has put a Senate resolution forward, S.Res.186, referred to the committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Sen. Tom Cotton is the co-sponsor. What this says is that the official name of the Aviation Cadet Museum Inc. would be changed to National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States. Since this is the only museum in the world that honors the men who built the air arm of this nation, starting in 1917 to 1968, from all services, I don't think it is too much to ask to have this accomplished in a timely manner.
I am 77 and just a "kid" compared to most of us. Those of us that are still left would like this to be accomplished while we are still here to enjoy it. In order for the full Senate to vote on this resolution, the committee needs to vote on it first. This was done on June 13, 2017. I have contacted Congressman Steve Womack's office, talking to Ben Cantrell, about him sponsoring the same resolution in the House. This has been going on since about August 2017. To date I have received emails, and talked to Ben about this. I have only been told to wait, as he hasn't had the chance to talk to his "boss."
Considering all that Congress has on its plate, I can understand some delay; however, since it seems that Congress spends most of its time fighting among themselves, I would think that they would be able to handle this very minor item, especially since it is at no cost and will help bring more tourists to Arkansas and Eureka Springs. I have asked many of my colleagues to contact their members of Congress in the states that they live in for support. I hope readers will do the same!
ERROL D. SEVERE
Eureka Springs
Editorial on 11/26/2017