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In response to "Americans' belief in global warming is cooling, poll says" (Oct. 23) and related articles:
Good to see that some look past the global warming hype
How frustrating it must be to those who would cede our national sovereignty over the power-grab issue of global warming, to see polls indicating that more Americans are looking past the hype and mania to the reality of a globe that has natural cycles of heating and cooling, regardless of human activities.
Looks like the blame-America-first, V8-hating control freaks need to head back to the drawing board and work on their PR.
John W. Moore
Charlotte
In response to "A sign of the times: Now it's R.I.P. for JFG" (Nov. 2):
Sorry to see JFG sign go,
but for personal reasons
On my first trip to Charlotte over 30 years ago to interview for a great management position, I saw the JFG sign as I headed from the airport. Since my initials are JFG, I saw my "name in lights." I felt good about the interview and Charlotte. I got the job and for 30 years have had a great life with my family in Charlotte under the JFG sign. Sorry to see it go!
Jay F. Gross
Mint Hill
In response to "Agree with Burr? You've been drinking GOP Kool-Aid" (Nov. 3 Forum)
Blaming capitalism for current economic mess is just wrong
Financial bubbles are created by the misallocation of capital. The misallocation occurs because consumers and producers misjudge the value or demand for certain types of assets.
Often times these misjudgments are made because the government or its agencies have adopted policies that encourage these misjudgments and the resulting misallocations. The policies of the Federal Reserve Bank, the GSEs (Freddie and Fannie) and our federal government under presidents George Bush and Barack Obama are largely to blame for our current situation.
Forum writer Doug Samut's contention that it was "lack of regulation and oversight" that got us here is exactly wrong.
Capitalism liberated mankind. Blaming capitalism for the mess the collectivists have made of it is duplicitous. To insist that further meddling in free markets is what's needed to correct the prior meddling is inane.
John P. Cunnane
Charlotte
In response to "Half of all kids will get food stamps, study says" (Nov. 3):
According to study, welfare
has gotten way out of control
I was taken aback by the article that states that nearly 50 percent of all children and 90 percent of black children will receive food stamps during their childhood. Children should be raised at the expense of the momma and the daddy, not the taxpayer. I thought we paid taxes to support the infrastructure of our country. It looks like welfare has gotten way out of control.
Charles J. Carpenter
Charlotte
In response to "Public option, health care reform worth it now and later" (Nov. 3 Forum):
Those opposed to public option aren't all Limbaugh devotees
I am against a public option for health care coverage. I'm not employed by a health insurance company, my premiums, deductibles and co-pays have increased substantially over the past several years, and my net worth is definitely not such that medical costs are irrelevant.
According to Forum writer Dennis Smith's assumption, I must be a follower of Rush Limbaugh "hoping that this president fails."
Mr. Smith is typical of those who want to paste the ultra-conservative label on all of those who oppose anything proposed by the Obama administration.
I don't follow Rush Limbaugh, and my opposition to a public option is based on the fact that the U.S. government cannot operate as a business and will drive out all private insurance companies. At that point, we'll have no option.
Hunt Greene
Mooresville
In response to "Foxx: Health bill more menacing than terrorists" (Nov. 3):
Rep. Virginia Foxx should be censured for latest statement
Being an N.C. native and a veteran, I can almost understand the Observer hiding the story about Rep. Virginia Foxx on page 7A out of pure shame. But her moronic statements need to be plastered in large headlines on the front page so people can see what pathetic representation we have in Washington.
Her words are a slap in the face to the men and women who have fought and died over the last eight years in Iraq and Afghanistan. If conservatives had any integrity they would censure her and not allow her to take part in crafting legislation for the rest of her term. If a Democrat ever said anything that stupid, I would feel exactly the same
Brian Moore
Wesley Chapel
Someone please make those robocalls from politicians stop
How long are we going to put up with this? Invariably it happens at the worst possible moments: five times during dinner, twice while taking a shower, every 30 minutes during the football game, just when falling asleep for a nap, several times while on an important phone call - and always without fail when walking in the door with hands full of groceries.
If only these blasted politicians could be as persistent at upholding democracy!
Paige Anderson
Charlotte
