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In response to “GM plan would send jobs overseas” (May 8):
GM, others who get federal help should keep jobs in U.S.
The government is pouring billions of us tax money into General Motors, who in return sends our jobs overseas. What's wrong with this picture? If any company gets federal assistance they should keep the jobs here.
I'm a UAW retiree. It's important to me that our country stands together and that we rebuild this great country.
Mary V. Cox
Belmont
GM plan sounds like another round of ‘AIG-Bonusgate'
Wow – the GM plan would send jobs overseas because labor is cheaper there. I'm not sure whether to applaud Washington Post reporter Peter Whoriskey for being a master of the obvious, or to cringe that this administration is just now figuring this out – after they buy into these companies with our tax dollars.
Sounds like AIG-Bonusgate over again.
Matthew Wall
Charlotte
In response to “Torture: How un-Christian of you” (May 6):
Leonard Pitts right about torture; it's just wrong
Thank you Leonard Pitts for the eloquent column on torture.
Religion and faith are two different things. The point is not whether detainees are “dubious folk, unwelcome in their own countries” as one Forum reader put it, or even if they're guilty or innocent.
You either believe in human rights, justice and due process, or you don't.
Torture is simply wrong. John McCain believes this, and I believe his opinion on the subject holds great weight.
Janis Denney
Harrisburg
Investigate torture allegations and punish those at the top
Each day more facts are released about atrocities prisoners of war have suffered at the hands of Americans.
This must be investigated. When those responsible are found, they should be punished – be they Democrats, Republicans or Independents – and not the people carrying out the orders.
Sandra M. Jordan
Gastonia
Matthews must cut back on development, start saving trees
I grew up in a small town called Matthews. It was covered in historical buildings and huge trees. In the past decade, that Matthews has been torn down.
Solution: Matthews needs to buy up the remaining undeveloped areas and put its efforts into planting trees while rejecting development.
Aubrey A. Knickerbocker
Matthews
Plenty of room for newcomers who become legal citizens
Enough about undocumented immigrants and hardships they face. We're being asked to forget that we're a country of laws, and to accept millions of illegals and their families who have broken these laws, and being asked to feed, educate and support them.
We must close our borders, follow our laws, and deport all who have entered illegally.
This is not bigotry, it's national self-preservation. We have room for millions of newcomers, but only those who come legally and work to become citizens.
Leo R. Maguire
Lancaster, S.C.
In response to “Edwards book, TV interview bring questions” (May 8):
Respect for Mrs. Edwards gone; good luck with book sales
I used to respect Elizabeth Edwards. But on top of everything else, it turned out her handsome, devoted husband wasn't so devoted. He lied to her, and she lied to the world.
Why pose as a loving, devoted wife when you're boiling mad inside and deeply hurt? Maybe because you might get to be the first lady?
Mrs. Edwards may not realize our country is in a recession. People are hurting. Good luck with those book sales.
Claudia Vigor
Cornelius
In response to “Why Charlotte floods” (May 7):
City should care more about grass dumped in storm drains
A large percentage of blame for recent flooding does lie with Charlotte being mostly concrete and asphalt.
But I see landscapers blowing grass and leaves down the drain. This should be a major concern of city fathers.
We have enough problems with flooding without help from lawn mowers and leaf blowers.
Cecil Holcombe
Charlotte
Encouraging union membership would stimulate the economy
The best way to get our economy back on track is to make sure the majority of working people have more money in their pockets.
Union workers have 30 percent higher wages than nonunion workers, and are 59 percent more likely to have employer-provided health care.
History teaches us that in tough economic times, encouraging union membership puts the economy on the path to strong economic growth.
John Neal
Charlotte
In response to “Busted pipe damages 5,000 pieces of mail” (May 7):
Here I sit waiting on package sent from Atlanta 25 days ago
I saw that the post office will be out of money before the end of the year and that 5,000 pieces of mail went swimming in Charlotte.
Here I sit in Belmont waiting for a parcel post insured package from Atlanta mailed 25 days ago.
Maybe it's time to let private business have a shot at handling the mail.
Dick Gayan
Belmont
