Déjà vu all over again
For the fans at Oklahoma State who lost a game last Saturday because of a bad call, I feel your pain.
Fifty-six years ago I was watching the Hogs get robbed because of a bad field-goal call from referee Tommy Bell while playing Ole Miss. We had lost only one game in 1960 when I watched, from directly behind the goal posts in the end zone, that famous field goal kicked.
You "old-timers" may say there were no end-zone seats in 1960, and you would be right. I was in the back of my Dad's pickup, and surrounded by lots of brave guys sitting in the trees.
I will always treasure those memories from War Memorial Stadium and mourn the loss of those games played there. Go Hogs!
SANDY DIAL
Sherwood
Reject amendments
Three constitutional amendments are to be voted on by Arkansas citizens in November. These three expand state, county and municipal governments. I believe they must be rejected. Will Republicans who walk and talk smaller government and less taxes approve these on the ballot?
Issue 1, HJR1027, expands terms of county sheriffs, judges and other officers to four years. This seriously would reduce accountability and increase crime and taxes, and must be rejected.
Issue 2, SJR3, frees the governor to be a global traveler. He could possibly set up a charity piggy bank as the Clintons have. I believe our state has more business than the governor can attend with a phone and pen. He needs to stay home and fulfill his oath. Let's say no to this issue.
Issue 3, SJR16, permits county and municipal governments to borrow unlimited amounts of money for economic development. I believe this amendment is rotten to the core, and our Legislature, banks, bond dealers and most other tax-raisers want us to give them a green light.
Honest, honorable citizens must reject these stinking bills.
JIM GLOVER
Heber Springs
Capitol battleground
Our state Legislature has opened a can of worms by passing legislation allowing a religious symbol to be erected on the Capitol grounds. We can only imagine which ones will be coming next and the costly court-battled arguments that will likely ensue.
The way I see it, government property and memorials placed on them should be reserved to commemorate a tangible and proven life-altering action by a group or an individual as a service to their state and country. When coupled with the Citizens United ruling, what is to stop Bass Pro, Geico or some political PAC from asking for the same treatment?
The men and women up there at the Capitol continue to amaze me with their lack of judgment.
RUSSELL LEMOND
Little Rock
That repetitive news
Re George Wilken's letter about repetitive news: Try the public broadcasting station or BBC America; you will be amazed.
DEREK PLUMRIDGE
Bryant
Put Trump on the spot
I have enjoyed reading the editorial, "Which The Donald is it?" I would like to say, however, that flip-flopping is not Mr. Trump's worst negative. It seems he either lies intentionally or makes ignorant remarks, probably because he is clueless about most things anybody who is running for presidency should know. Here are a few specifics.
He keeps saying Hillary will abolish the Second Amendment if she is elected as if anybody could do that. Obviously he does not know that it takes two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states to make any changes to the Constitution.
He kept criticizing President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry regarding the nuclear deal with Iran and called them stupid when several other countries were involved in that deal-making, including Russia under the leadership of his favorite person, Mr. Putin.
Contrary to what he kept saying in his rallies, the U.S. did not give any of our money to Iran; what we gave was Iran's money that was frozen after the revolution and the embassy hostage situation in Tehran.
I have yet to see a reporter/interviewer put Mr. Trump on the spot on any of these and some other issues he obviously doesn't know anything about! Consequently, many believe everything he says.
ROSE GOVAR
Maumelle
Our nation and state
I am so concerned about the condition of our nation and state. I can't believe we are in the Bible Belt, and some people who need to know Jesus are trying to put satanic statues on our Capitol lawn. We, as Christians, have sat back too long and let these people run over us. Taking prayer out of our public schools was the beginning and probably the worst thing.
When I was in elementary school at Mount Pleasant, grades first-sixth, we all sat down at the lunchroom tables and said the blessing. In our classrooms every morning, we had Bible readings, prayer, and we pledged allegiance to the flag. We had respect for our teachers, classmates and everyone in school. I believe that since all of this has been taken away from the nation, we have gone to pot.
This satanic statue being discussed for our Capitol lawn makes me sick to my stomach but mostly heartbroken for the souls of these blinded people. My prayer is they will wake up and see that Jesus is the way before it is too late.
I will be sincerely praying for Gov. Asa Hutchinson and all elected officials of our great state that they will be able to stand up for what is right on this issue. God bless each and every one of you.
LINDA KAY WESTMORELAND
Sidney
Let's get right on that
I am diametrically opposed to any monuments on our Capitol grounds except those honoring our troops.
However, I would gladly pay for a secure cage on the Capitol grounds to house Jason Rapert.
DOROTHY MEYER
Maumelle
Editorial on 09/17/2016