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Disgusted with recent editorial

To the editor: When reading the Our Side column in the June 26-27 weekend edition headlined “Employers should be allowed to run their own businesses,” I was disgusted. I have heard this debate over requiring the vaccine so it wasn’t completely surprising. But let us face facts people: requiring vaccines is far from new. Back when I was a child we had to have certain vaccines before we could start school. This was not to be mean. It was that if the virus was allowed in the school it would spread and cause a new outbreak. Otherwise such diseases as measles, small pox, polio and ...

Realizing how fragile our country has become

To the editor: July 4th brings out the best in American patriots. But as I reflected on how marvelous our country is, it also reminded me of how fragile we have become. While watching the evening news a few nights ago, I said to my wife Beverly, “I like that guy but I don’t trust him.” I was referring to a politician being interviewed on live TV. My wife responded, “How can you like him if you don’t trust him?” Good question and it needs an answer. Unfortunately, in a Republic such as ours, the vast majority of politicians prioritize getting re-elected. And, to get ...

Bill supporting right of victims important to Ohioans

To the editor: House Bill 343, which offers updates to crime victims’ laws in our state, was introduced by Representative Andrea White. I am a proud co-sponsor of the bill. HB 343 presents long overdue language that would implement the 2017 Constitutional amendment called Marsy’s Law into state code. It was important to me to support this bill from the outset as a citizen, and even more so, as a father and grandfather, I firmly believe that victims deserve to be treated with the utmost dignity and respect throughout the criminal justice process. I can’t imagine what victims and ...

Responds to recent editorial

To the editor: I was quite surprised at the title of the recent “Our Side” editorial (may 28 -“Bill Aims to Hide the Truth from Ohio’s Students”) regarding proposed legislation limiting the teaching of certain concepts in Ohio’s public schools. The actual language of this bill (Ohio HB 344) , which is readily available on the internet (the language in question can be found on pages 9-12), can and should be read and Ohio citizens. Then the reader needs to ask: Is there truly an attempt to hide the truth? According to the bill’s language, what it attempts to do is ...

Nurses want change

To the editor: Every year, between May 6 and 12, National Nurses Week recognizes the important work of nurses. As a local nurse, it’s nice to receive the recognition. A pat on the back here, a pizza party there, and maybe little trinkets that attempt to say, “thanks for all you do.” While I am appreciative, every year I feel let down. Why? Because what nurses really want for Nurses Week is change. Real, meaningful change that secures a better future for our profession. While the pandemic was tragic, it brought to light the serious issues in healthcare. COVID19 forced a light ...

Primary election voters support majority of levies

To the editor: Voters across Ohio approved 68% of the school tax issues on the 2021 primary election ballot. The passage of 50 of 73issues marked a small uptick from the 2020 primary election, when voters approved 63 of 99 school tax issues for a passage rate of 64%. Fifty percent of new school tax requests were approved Tuesday, May 4, with 20 of 40 issues passing, an increase from 2020. In last year’s primary election, voters approved 20of 53 new tax issues for a 38% passage rate. Strong support for renewal school tax proposals continued, with 30 of the 33 issues earning approval ...