LETTERS 04/28/08

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Pam Fichter

President, Missouri Right to Life

St. Louis

Defending the right to be a clod

As a season-ticket holder for several years, I was very saddened on the evening of April 23 to see the great atmosphere of the New Theatre in Overland Park invaded by one of those people who feel that modern-day etiquette makes it proper for a man to wear a ball cap while dining.

However, one of the reasons I gave 20 years of my life in the service of my country was to help preserve the rights of individuals to do as they please, as long as it doesn’t infringe on the rights of others. Certainly, failure of a person to adhere to recommended and accepted dress code is in no way an infringement of my rights. It only hurts my eyes and sensibilities, and I can always look in a different direction.

The right to be a clod, although not stated specifically in our Bill of Rights, is included and available to everyone.

Roy Guy

Leavenworth

McCain would be more of same

A recent New York Times poll indicated that 81 percent of Americans believe our nation is headed on the wrong track.

A recent ABC News/Washington Post poll indicated that 70 percent of Americans disapprove of President Bush’s handling of the nation’s economy, and his overall favorability rating remains near an all-time low, 33 percent. Souring views of the war in Iraq were the primary drag on Bush’s ratings.

A review of John McCain’s Web site indicates that on many critical issues facing this nation, John McCain shares Bush’s positions. I suggest that if this country truly demands changes at the top level of government, John McCain is not the answer.

Thomas F. O’Connor

Fairway

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