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In response to "House vote on health care defies Americans' wishes" (Nov. 10 Viewpoint):
Myrick ignored her constituents when voting 'no' on health care
There is not, as Rep. Sue Myrick asserts, "overwhelming opposition to a government run health care system."
In fact the majority of Americans want meaningful health care reform. Unfortunately the only majority Myrick listens to is the minority of far-right wing zealots who've attempted to hijack the debate.
I'm sure Myrick believes what she says, and therein lies the problem. She votes for what she perceives to be in the best interest of her party - and her constituents are left behind.
Richard Jones
Charlotte
In response to "Sweeping health care bill passes the House" (Nov. 8):
Vote on health care bill sticks a generation with trillions in debt
As a 17-year-old high school senior, I cannot think of anything more ridiculous than this health care bill.
As I watched the vote pass, I couldn't help but think "Did any of these people learn anything in Civics?"
The government is not designed to cradle one into a cycle of dependency. If this bill passes in a final vote, what incentive will there be for people to work hard if they can fall back on the government, particularly in the department of health care? None.
My generation will be stuck with trillions of dollars in debt, increased government intrusion in our lives and a bleak future. You have robbed me.
Jimmy Palanica
Charlotte
'No' vote by Kissell confirms he's a 'Democrat in name only'
Guess the joke was on us when we elected U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell to replace Robin Hayes.
The only difference is that Kissell has more hair.
I'm 55 years old and was looking forward to having a Democrat representing me for the first time - but not a Democrat in name only.
Larry, do you hear that clicking sound? It's the sound of loyal Democrats who elected you closing their pocketbooks to you.
Michael Lockwood
Charlotte
Health care reform should take a back burner to economy, war
Why are we delaying supporting our soldiers who are in harm's way or addressing our desperate economy while we quickly force passage of an overly complex health care reform plan that a majority of Americans do not want?
Our priorities are simply wrong. We need health care reform, but in a less costly and much simpler form - and not before we resolve how to protect the brave folks in uniform and solve an economic crisis that's creating more poverty.
David Chavoustie
Charlotte
In response to "30 McCrory precincts powered Foxx victory" (Nov. 5):
Black, not white voters, swayed the election for Anthony Foxx
The article on Anthony Foxx's win was aimed at rationalizing the win. It was also to tell white voters that Foxx was elected by their hand. Yes, and no.
The white voters, presumably Democrats, who voted for Foxx did so believing that he was the best candidate for the job. Unfortunately, I don't believe 90 percent of African-American voters who voted for Foxx had the same informed motivation.
Yes, Foxx had the support of segments of the white community, but the election was swung by the black electorate. A story on that would be interesting to read.
Richard Martin
Charlotte
In response to "Foxx mayoral election brought out straight-ticket 'lemmings'" (Nov. 9 Forum):
Foxx's response to complaint sold this voter on his election
I didn't know Anthony Foxx until 2008 when I e-mailed him to complain that council meetings were scheduled over Rosh Hashanah and Eid, the last day of Ramadan.
He e-mailed an apology and later called personally to apologize. I offered to arrange a free cultural diversity workshop for the city and was amazed he accepted my offer.
I was impressed with Anthony's willingness to accept responsibility. I volunteered for his mayoral campaign and was thrilled to join a very diverse audience cheering for his victory at the Westin Hotel last week.
Bonnie Wallsh
Charlotte
In response to "How not to make school zone decisions" (Nov. 10 Editorial):
Give East Meck more resources, flexibility; kids will flock there
The writer is the parent of an East Meck student and an East Meck grad.
Here's my prescription for the Myers Park/East Meck situation. Forget Myers Park and Mint Hill. Don't pull resources from East Meck when the census drops. In fact, over-resource East Meck. They have an excellent core of teachers. Give them the resources and flexibility to become a model school. Make it a school of small class sizes where students can attend IB or AP or regular classes. Make it a school with a low student/teacher ratio. Allow it to continue to be a school where serious students get an excellent education and less serious students don't get lost in the crowd.
Give East Meck resources that frankly it has never had. In three years, students will flock there.
Richard L. Johnson
Charlotte
In response to McClatchy's four-part series on Goldman Sachs (Nov. 1-4):
McClatchy's Goldman Sachs series was knowingly false
The writer is chief spokesman, Goldman Sachs.
Your recent series of articles on Goldman Sachs is filled with unsubstantiated claims, innuendo and outright falsehoods. This is not investigative journalism but, rather, poorly researched and sensationalist fabrications presented as facts.
As your reporter knows, there is no factual basis for the theories put forward in the articles, and your claim that we misled investors is untrue. You have done your readers a disservice.
Lucas van Praag
New York
Editor's note: McClatchy stands by its reporting and rejects as untrue his allegation that the reporter knows "there is no factual basis" for the articles.
In response to "Graham mostly alone in GOP in trying to craft climate bill" (Nov. 8) and related articles:
Opponents of climate change legislation must yield to facts
The proposed climate change legislation is a direct attack on the youth and future of our country by those unwilling to yield to fact. Climate legislation is cause and effect, simple.
We're not dealing with the same problems we thought we had 50 years ago. We have new problems and need new solutions. Perhaps we need to elect new members of Congress who understand cause and effect.
Terri Kelley
Charlotte
In response to "The DSS mystery: Where did money go?" (Nov. 8):
Commissioners should have given Jones pink slip, not bonus
The real mystery is why Mecklenburg County commissioners gave County Manager Harry Jones a bonus instead of firing him. His lack of oversight and his actions to deflect appropriate responsibility should be reason enough to remove him.
Mike Van Glish
Charlotte
Turning in those who took DSS money should be first priority
Was anyone else struck by comments from commissioners Jennifer Roberts and Dumont Clarke that their highest priority is new financial controls?
Where does that put their obligation to the taxpayers to turn over to proper authorities those who stole public funds?
This is the same type of "transparency" that almost sank United Way.
Stephanie Edwards
Iron Station
