Observer Forum: Letters to the editor 11.25.15
Don’t slam door to U.S. on refugees
America was once the place for all who needed to escape tyranny. Now it seems that is no longer the case.
Men like Donald Trump and Ben Carson, men who aspire to be the leader of the free world, want to turn their backs on people reaching out for solace.
Are we, the people, going to join their ranks and slam the door in the face of those longing for refuge?
The Lady holding the lamp at the door to America might as well be melted down.
Robert Prowler, Statesville
Obama needs to either lead or resign
Clearly, President Obama has crossed the line regarding the safety of America.
The American people are fed up with his bumbling attempt to justify his non-participation and leadership regarding radical Islam and ISIS travesties – let alone defining it as such!
This is just the latest in his failure to take appropriate action as our president.
Lead or resign!
Richard Wilson, Whispering Pines
Greater risk lies with homegrown terrorists
Greater risk lies with homegrown terrorists
Refugees are not the main threat to our security.
Gov. Pat McCrory should have considered the data before taking such a hardline and biased position on refugees. Had he done so he would have found that 750,000 refugees have been resettled in the United States since 9/11.
Of these, not a single one has been arrested on domestic terrorism charges.
Homegrown terrorists pose a much greater risk.
Dan Laurent, Charlotte
Clinton wrong to reveal Syria strategy
Hillary Clinton is following in the footsteps of our esteemed intellectual leader by saying that if she were president she would not commit ground troops to Syria.
I pray that we never do. But a coach does not give his game plan to the opposing coach.
Yet Hillary tells the enemy what we will do and not do. God help America.
Ed Mesko, Charlotte
Gun lock distribution program a great start
In response to “Organizer stresses gun safety after boy’s death” (Nov. 18 CharlotteObserver.com):
This is such a wonderful thing to see in a world plagued with violence.
The most genius part behind the whole operation, which includes handing out gun locks, is that you don’t have to attend a class or pay money to learn about gun safety. It’s accessible, and that’s what our youth need.
It’s time to step up gun safety and responsibility, and it’s inspiring to see action finally being taken.
Isabella Mason, Charlotte
FAA already has too many rules for pilots
In response to “Shouldn’t we be picky about pilots and their health?” (Nov. 20 Opinion):
Gail Collins’ column is full of “sound bites” and short on the real facts of the FAA’s requirements for general aviation pilots.
The bill making its way through Congress today simply brings modern common sense to the 3rd Class Med Cert requirement for FAA’s Private Pilot Certification and adds additional safety requirements.
To get the full picture, read the bill, but you will also need to understand the current Airman’s rule book.
The Department of Transportation titles it FAR AIM; my 2016 copy is over 1,100 pages.
Bill Burns, Charlotte
Ease requirements; we need more pilots
The writer is a retired U.S. Air Force pilot.
In 1980 there were 827,000 active pilots; in 2013 it was down to 617,128 while the U.S. population increased 42 percent.
There should be 1.1 million active pilots today, but the government has steadily made it harder to become a pilot.
If easing medical requirements for pilots brings a tiny increase in risk for you, accept that very slight risk so that more Americans can experience the exhilaration of flight.
Kent Ashton, Concord
Limit wrecks caused by yellow arrows
It’s never been so dangerous to go through a green light in Charlotte.
A few months ago, a fellow turned left on a flashing yellow in front of me and totaled my car.
At the time a police officer told me there were a large number of accidents due to flashing yellow lights.
Since we all know to stop and look if we want to turn left at a green light, let’s go with the simple approach and turn off the flashing yellow signals altogether when traffic is light.
Donna Black, Charlotte
This story was originally published November 24, 2015 at 5:49 PM with the headline "Observer Forum: Letters to the editor 11.25.15."