With all of the problems that teachers in today’s classrooms have to deal with, they certainly do not need to be constantly lambasted by the media. Most, if not all, teachers are very hardworking, dedicated, and very professional in their everyday dealings with students, parents and administrators. Teachers work very hard to help each and [...]
Apparently many of the crew aboard the cruise ship Costa Concordia, which grounded off the coast of Tuscany, attempted to save their own lives without trying to help others. That sort of selfish conduct is in direct contrast to what happened aboard the RMS Titanic 100 years ago. After that ship struck an iceberg, its [...]
As many potential hot spots in the world continue to simmer, are we really free of the threat of nuclear war? While the Cold War may be over, the possibility of nuclear war between the United States and Russia still very much exists. Do not think for one moment that both countries still do not have [...]
It seems to me that Congressmember Bob Turner’s standing with others to raise thousands of dollars for the family of slain Police Officer Peter Figoski might soften his views against gun control. I implore him to stand with Congressmember Carolyn McCarthy to ban the sale of extended capacity ammunition magazines. Extending background checks on purchases [...]
Ordinarily, I would not be writing to a newspaper or even worrying about national politics, but I fear for the future of this country. Today’s policies are unsustainable, and no matter which party is in power, the problems will remain. We are now on a course which has brought an end to many a civilization [...]
I would like to praise Pope Benedict XVI for elevating Archbishop Timothy Dolan to Cardinal. I feel Dolan truly is a priest who has served the people. He has been outspoken on important issues like same-sex marriage, abortion, Catholic education and family values. He has not been afraid to speak his mind, communicates from his [...]
The problem in being the head of any organization is that regardless of the malfeasance of anyone, you bear the blame. With leadership comes the ups and downs. Enduring the ridicule of disappointed customers is one of the prices of being a leader, even in the absence of control. President Barack Obama justifiably deserves the [...]
Robert Hornak demonstrates, in his “Politics Aside” column of December 29, 2011, his lack of knowledge of both history and of the consequences of “fracking,” all the while making a blatant and undeserved attack on those opposed to the practice of the latter. While misusing a quote, i.e.: “We have nothing to fear but fear [...]
As we say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012, we know the coming year will be a very important one for our country. Our nation will be electing a president this coming November, and whoever is our next president, Republican or Democrat, will have their work cut out for them. Our country continues in [...]
EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter writer alleges that a person left a white cat in its carrier in the Key Food parking lot on Lefferts Boulevard on December 19: Did you think the blanket you put in the carrier would keep it from freezing to death? Did you think the bowl of whatever that was in [...]