Letters to the Editor
Anthony Lapomardo’s second-rate analysis of the election results
in last Friday’s Collegian (“New President, but still same
old problems”) is a testament to his own ignorance and representative
of the destructive scare-mongering and negativism that voters across the
nation overwhelmingly rejected last Tuesday.
To suggest that there will be a draft to fill the ranks of a supposed
depleted military negligently rejects the reality of the U.S. military
today, carelessly discards the nature of Congressional politics, and defies
all prudence and logic. This is a sophomoric approach to the military
and American politics that does not take into account factual evidence.
I had expected this campaign scare-tactic to be discarded by the American
electorate—which it was—but I also anticipated that once the
election was complete, it would cease to be a matter of discussion. It
is a non-issue that continues to demand headlines and speculation because
of the proliferation of lies and deceit by the likes of Mr. Lapomardo.
He advises that Americans should “find a greater source of information
than is on Fox News.” I would recommend that he find a more credible
source of information than the superficial MTV News and the vicious propaganda
they purport.
Furthermore, his implication that Americans were ill-prepared to make
an informed decision in this election is indicative of the undemocratic
outlook and inaccuracy of his commentary. The American electorate is intelligent
and informed, and when given a choice Americans will reject negativism
every time. Mr. Lapomardo would best be served to accept this reality
and react accordingly.
—Todd Ricketts
Regarding your top story on the re-election (“Campus opinions differ
on re-election,” Friday)—As an alumni in the $80,000-per-year
bracket, I am pleased Bush is reducing the lion’s share of taxes
on corporations. I once owned a productive business but was so choked
by Uncle Sam in my pocket that I threw in the towel. I could personally
make more money as an employee even though it meant loss of employment
for my workers and less service for my community.
It was my generation in the late 60s and early 70s that became enamored
with Karl Marx’s communal socialist views of spreading the wealth.
Noble idea, but it takes incentive and growth out of the equation, resulting
in one failed state economy after another.
Those insulated with big money, such as Ted Kenney and John Kerry, never
felt the back-breaking effects of taxes and encumbrances on business.
But it does let them buy votes and feel powerful and benevolent giving
your hard-earned money to their subjects. College professors broadened
my mind, but business strengthened my knowledge. My chad didn’t
hang when I punched in Bush.
—Gary Comer,
Class of 1973
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