Political Correctness
Why does political correctness have such a stranglehold on our society? Many who are conservatives soften their tone for fear of repercussions. Obviously there is a large demographic out there that must be spoken softly to, bereft of passion and truth. I listen to George Bush, hoping that I will see some passion, some fist pounding telling the Liberals exactly where they can place their agendas, rather it looks more like someone talking in their sleep. It would seem in this country that truth means nothing anymore. The masses of asses need soothing lies that cater to one liberal and/or feminist agenda after another or their eyes glaze over with boredom. It would seem we are speaking to a generation that was nursed on MTV or some other mindless propaganda. What has happened to the quality, depth and convictions of most people? I read some of the writings of our founders, or of people just 70 years ago. It becomes abundantly clear after reading just a few lines that these qualities in our fellow countrymen do not exist anymore. I see this modern day Liberalism as a serious illness in our society. It encompasses many areas such as the continued dumbing down of Americans, bloated government agencies that perpetuate redundancy. Social engineering that redistributes income to the listless slobs that do not wish to work or think for themselves, (the citizens of New Orleans is a perfect example of this). We keep making excuses for this bad behavior. When does the line get drawn in the sand? A mother, dumps her three babies off of a pier in San Francisco and we have some psychiatrist... oh forget it! Let's call him what he is, a MORON comes to the Mother's defense saying that she needs compasssssion. I'M SICK OF IT! I was watching a news bite of some Liberal speaking. Plastered on the podium was a banner that stated, " We need to take back our country". I find this fascinating since the Liberals have this country lock, stock and barrel and we gave it to them on a GOLD platter! The ONLY person that I see in the media today that does not mince words, speaks from the heart with wisdom and passion, clearly and concisely exposes the ills of our society is none other than Michael Savage. Oh, if only he would run for office, God would I love to see that!
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
STOP HIRING ILLEGALS!!!
How many self employed people here in the reading audience are tired of playing by the rules, paying all of the taxes, fees, licensing, (which keep going up every year) while illegals are working under the table and we are subsidizing them as well as their extended families through higher medical premiums and of course more taxes. This cannot keep going on. Sooner or later this rickety wooden bridge we call or economy which is tantamount to termites holding hands is going to collapse. Recent trips to some sites where homes were under construction, one would think he/she were at a construction site in Tijuana or most of Southern California. None of the workers spoke English and if I were to make a supposition, most of them probably do not have visa's. I have a right to be angry and so should you. We play by the rules while others skate and to add insult to injury, we pay again. The amount we can charge for our labor is being greatly diminished by this influx of illegals. Write your Senator. Tell them to control our boarders. AND STOP HIRING ILLEGALS!!!
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
We need to be able to protect ourselves!
After reading Robert Denman's March 3rd article, I had to write. "Suck it up or do something" that's what you said Mr. Denman. What exactly are we supposed to do while some piece of filth is raping someone, breaking into your home etc.. what? Shall we hold a candlelight vigil? You indicated about the failure of systems set in place which fail due to the communities apathy. Here's a clue; we as citizens have no rights when it comes to protecting ourselves. If we are to use a firearm or weapon of any kind to protect ourselves, we'll be prosecuted, or be sued civilly by the criminal. We are not allowed to protect ourselves. Everyday I see in the news about innocent victims who decided protected themselves by the use of a firearm or weapon and then they are prosecuted for doing so. If the teachers at Columbine had carried a gun, would they and the students be alive today? Gun advocates and those that wish to protect themselves; we need to fight back, we're losing our rights. To the anti-gun people, get this straight; There won't be a cop on every corner to protect you. Until we are allowed to fight back on equal footing without fear of prosecution, (I'm not talking about vigilantism) all the crying, whimpering and worthless candlelight vigils won't mean a thing, you'll still be placing loved ones in caskets.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Multiple lanes? USE THEM FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE!!!
After reading John C. Prindle's February 8th commentary, I needed to respond. While I certainly agree with you Mr. Prindle that safety should be paramount when driving an automobile, plugging up the roads by be overly cautious or the flat out lethargic is quite another. For some inexplicable reason, the concept of multiple lanes on a road escapes the minds so many people, especially those that plug along at 10 miles below the speed limit. I grew up and lived in a much larger city than Longview/Kelso where drivers that chose to drive below the speed limit, (which many seem to do in this town) stayed in the RIGHT LANE. Here, you may have a four lane road, two in each direction and you have two snails pacing one another with a caravan of vehicles trailing behind....with blood pressure soaring. For the love of God, would you slow, lethargic drivers, PLEASE stay in the right lane thus unplugging many would be traffic jams. Thank you.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
The reason why very few REAL miricle drugs come on the market anymore.
I was watching 20/20 some time back. It was an interview with Christopher Reeves. The question was put to him by Barbara Walters why we are so far behind other countries when it comes to research, without missing a breath, he said that medical research scientists in this country are too timid. I would have to agree with that assessment. If I were a company trying to bring a wonder drug to market, not only would I have to sink millions of dollars as well as years of research only to have the FDA drag their heals for decades before it was approved while millions die at the hands of their bureaucracy. Then the parasites come out of their crevice to bilk these drug companies for millions while they try their luck at the medical mal-practice lottery. This is a very accurate picture of what is going on and we all suffer for it and it places our country in a obsequious position in relation to all other countries. The cure for this situation? Tort reform, loser pays. Simple, yet so effective. Send the parasites back to the holes they came from. Stop pushing paper from one desk to another and streamline productivity.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Why "African American"??
I find this increasing annoying and something that makes no sense at all. Why is it that black people must be referred to as "African-American". What do you they know about Africa anymore than any other ethnic group? My ancestors are from Germany, should I be called "German-American"? And I have lived in Germany. My wife's ancestry is from Sweden, should she be referred to as "Swedish-American"? I do not see the Japanese or any other culture for that matter demanding that they have this surname in front of "American". We are all Americans. The majority of black people in this country have never set foot on African soil, in fact, you could probably go back several generations that have not either. To me, placing this surname in front of "American" is segregation, something that black people have been trying to abolish for so many years. Racism will continue until we stop segregating ethnic groups by name, giving special rights to those of a different color or sexual orientation just because they exist, this is nonsense.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Letter to President of Longview Fibre.
Dear Mr. Richard H. Wollenberg,
My name is John Wilson. I have a small business here in town. Over the past two years that I have been here in
Longview, I have witnessed this Department of Ecology leveling fines against your company several times. The first
time I saw this in the paper a couple of years ago, I assumed that this was a clear violation on the part of Fibre.
However, as time went on, I began to see a pattern of this agency that resembled that of the Mafia. Fibre has been
around much longer than this silly bureaucratic agency which lends credibility to your company. I believe this DOE
is shaking you down not because they truly care about the environment, but because they can and you’re the deepest
pocket around. This same sort of nonsense is the reason why there is such a mass exodus of large companies leaving
Oregon. I do not want to see these government bureaucracies chasing business out of town especially yours. I have
been contemplating my involvement in the political process because I refuse to see these government agencies that
seem to be above the RICO laws and they are never held accountable. This just isn’t an attack against Fibre, it’s an
attack on Businesses, more directly, successful businesses.
I’m sure it would be less of a headache to simply pay them off so they go away much like our Government has done
in the past with Korea, but an extortionist is never satisfied and they will always want more. You need to draw the
line and stop paying these parasites simply because you’ve done well. The more businesses cave in to these agencies,
the stronger they become. I thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
John Wilson
Road Rage.
After reading Maureen Jasper's July 10th letter entitled,"Potential for road rage", I without a doubt had to respond to this one. So Mrs. or Ms. Jaspers, you say that you need a road sign in order to demonstrate common courtesy? Yes, all of us dolts are just waiting in line to cross the bridge because we don't know any better, is that it? You see, Ms. Jaspers, we are of a higher caliber. We who are waiting are not slobs like you who cut in front of everyone else and push your way in, I blame the idiot who allows you access. Granted, the North West loves to create "bottle neck" portals to connecting roads and bridges simply because road engineers did not anticipate such a large influx of people when these roads were designed years ago. Also, because of screwy environmental laws that hamper many road projects to accommodate larger volumes of traffic we are left with many "bottle neck" intersections. Remedy: Simple: you have to ask yourself which is more important; the indigenous plant that no one notices until you remove it, or roads that supplies our needs for the volume of traffic today, not for 1935.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Slow Drivers.
Recently I have read many letters regarding traffic congestion here in Kelso/Longview, the new speed bump frenzy and traffic lights that leave our city in a clustered mess. I would like to add my two cents worth as to those that I feel are exacerbating this situation even further.They are the phlegmatic, lethargic drivers that are forever clogging our roads. No matter where I drive in this town, I am usually behind someone who feels more comfortable driving 10 to 15 mph under the speed limit. Since most of the roads here in town are two lanes, you are at the mercy of these slugs. Coming across the Rainier bridge, I've seen drivers with as much as a football field of distance between them and the car in front of them. This is what causes accidents. If you are a driver, and find that where ever you drive you seem to look more like a caravan with you leading the pack, I would say you're driving too slow and frustrating allot people. Pull over, allow the 100 people behind you to finally move at the speed limit thus unplugging the traffic jam and then resume your travels. If you cannot see the 100 people behind you, then I would say you are too old to drive and should hand in your license.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Seat Belt Laws.
I had to respond to this front page may 8th article entitled, "State Cops going after seat-belt scofflaws, Officers asked to issue three tickets an hour". I think it is completely understandable for the state of Washington to impose a seat belt law on "other occupants" of a vehicle, and that it is incumbent upon the driver of that vehicle to make sure all "Other Occupants" are buckled up and anyone under the age of 18. That being said, what of those drivers who are solo in their vehicle, excluding of course those under the age of 18? Why must the state of Washington mandate that we as individuals, who are alone in our vehicle, under our own volition elect to drive with out a Seat belt? In an accident, does this harm anyone else but ourselves? How does our not wearing a Seat belt impact anyone else? Let's take this a step further. I think we would all agree that cigarette smoking, fast food are deadly, yet it is not illegal to woof down five Big Macs or smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. We can legally damage ourselves in anyway as long as it is not at the hands of a missing Seat belt. I know the "Ney-Sayers" and health police will drag out there old tired debate, "Is driving a privilage or a right", my answer to them is this: Do we pay taxes for roads, fuel consumption tax, vehicle tax and other elusive fees that go along with driving?
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Too much bureauracracy to build anything anymore.
This is in response to the February 10th article on the front page entitled, "Business lobby hopes to exploit tough times". It appears that the powers that be are reluctantly easing restrictions to make a more friendly business atmosphere to lure large companies to our area. My question is this: why on earth would any large company want to come to this Ergonomic happy,Environmental-Liberal, taxamania, unionized state to open up shop? My Grandfather worked on the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge back in the 1930's. I doubt with all of the aforementioned employee friendly work environment that we could undertake such an endeavor today, and they had far less technological equipment back then. We've become administrative top heavy, soft and spoiled whining about our rights causing project costs to go up and endless bureaucratic gridlock. There appears to be a mass exodus of large companies leaving the North West, can you blame them? Until we realize that those large companies pump dollars into the community, and we treat them with a welcome attitude, this place is going to become a ghost town.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Celebrating Sin
I would like to appeal to the common sense of all of you Democrats and Liberals out there, please listen. Immigration is out of control in this country. I understand you people want to save the world from their corrupt governments and allow them unfettered access to our country and everything we have to offer. As much as you would like to do this, we simply cannot. We did not create their government, we did not create their corruption. Brave people of this country fought and died to make a better place for ourselves here and for generations to come. But the Democrats and Liberals are destroying this by allowing unbridled, unlawful access by immigrants who wish to bring that same corruption here or to be a parasite and suck our resources dry. True immigrants who come here lawfully, work and pay into the system, I applaud them, they are more than welcome in this country, this letter is not about them. When I here the Democrats have their "Celebrate Diversity Day" or whatever they call it, that's a code word for: be accepting of the illegal immigrants, be accepting of deviant behavior from homosexuals, Lesbians, transgenders, people that like animals in an amorous way....NAMBLA, (you don't want to know what that acronym is for.. it's disgusting).. I could go on and on. They sort of lump all the bad stuff together and throw it out there and expect us to honor it. Clear thinking people need to be aware of what is going on, we are incrementally losing our country. Vote people out of office who ascribe to these philosophies, it's that simple.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Hotels/Motels
May I see a show of hands of you who are business travelers? And of those raised hands, how many of you invariably are forced to suffer the presumptuous behavior of other Hotel/Motel guests? Once again I am traveling and I am forced to stay at a Motel 6. It's not so much the Motel as is the people who stay there. For some odd reason, guests feel they must thrust their door closed with as much force as a wife slamming the bedroom door followed with a "You Bastard"!
One night a guest brought their pet Beagle. This is basically a siren with four legs. If I were to make a guess, I would say 50% of the guests here are Meth addicts. During the summer when I was traveling, a motel guest was beating on the wall. I thought he was remodeling. It was like being stuck next to Michael Keaton in Pacific Heights. I called next door and inquired as to the noise. His response'" Oh..... well, uh.. I was swattin' dem bugs on the wall... they uh flew in so I was trying to get rid of them".
Unlike Hotels which have indoor hallways, Motels have the front door right next to the car exhaust pipe. I mean, By God, you have to listen to the Moron who just put new headers on his heap while he is warming up his engine at 4:30AM. Or the trucker who has one of those refrigerated trucks and every ball bearing in the compressor is shot. So you get to hear a LOUD screech as the compressor starts every 15 minutes while he is sleeping out of ear shot on the other side of the building. Kids? Forget it! They never go to sleep. They're running all around, banging on walls, hyper as hell. They should give all the parents as many doses of Riddelin for as many days they plan to stay. Oh, and we can't for get about the conversations that occur at 3:00AM in front of your door You know, the funny thing is, the last time I was here I stayed in an absolute dump, and guess what, I got the best sleep ever! Let me ask you, does it get better with the cost of the Hotel? Help!
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
Meth Tax Fails in Washington, gee, I wonder why!
The meth tax initiative failed for one reason, citizens do not trust government, more to the point, local governments, period. One writer wrote into the Daily news in Longview, WA. lamenting that we shouldn’t whine at the absence of the police when a meth addict breaks into your home or threatens you in any way. Even if this bill had passed, its effects would have been negligible on the problem. Throwing money at it with silly programs, one of which comes to mind is the needle exchange program that enables drug addicts, is not the answer. This is a tough problem requiring tough solutions with political correctness thrown out the window. It is not for the faint of heart. Here is my answer: Deputize citizens. Have the police department train citizens properly in the use of a handgun; deadly force, when and when not to use it. Train them about drug addicts and what to look for. I'm not talking about a simple gun permit, I mean full out deputization. If our citizens are serious about this problem, this is the answer.
John Wilson
Longview, WA.
