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Nov. 06, 2009
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LETTERS: Nursery did the right thing with laborers

To the editor:

I live about a mile from a Star Nursery in the northwest valley. I drive by it several times a day. I see -- daily -- 30 to 50 people congregated at the nursery entrances and loitering in front of adjacent businesses and residences ("Nurseries fence out day laborers," Wednesday Review-Journal).

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    • I see them approaching vehicles and going into the street to flag down passing vehicles. They've done it to me. I see them fighting, drinking, urinating and defecating in the sidewalk landscaping.

    Crime in our area has increased -- from shoplifting to residential and vehicle burglaries. But that's all right because they're just doing what they have to do to get by, I guess. I won't touch upon their "status" -- I know better.

    Thank you, Star Nursery, for having the courage to be politically incorrect and do something about it.

    No one else will.

    Rich Callen

    LAS VEGAS

    Swarms of laborers

    To the editor:

    Are you kidding me? You publish a photo accompanying an article about a fence at Star Nursery and it shows only one day laborer? When did your photographer go? When the nursery was closed?

    I drive by there every day. There are swarms of laborers.

    I feel sorry for the owners of Star Nursery. It's unfortunate that they have had to go to such expense to solve a problem not of their making.

    Dean Meek

    HENDERSON

    True state

    To the editor:

    In response to the Oct. 28 Thomas Sowell column:

    Wow! People are finally taking notice of the "fundamental changes" our country is undergoing. Mr. Sowell's column was surgically precise and describes the true state of the union.

    Oh, and as for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: Nevadans will continue to question his performance in Washington, whether he likes it or not. His track record of endorsing a growing entourage of radical presidential czars and questionable legislation suggests that a rocking chair in Searchlight may be in his immediate future.

    The tears in my eyes are for my grandchildren, because it is possible they may never know the greatness of the United States of America as past generations of Americans have.

    Thanks for that, Sen. Reid.

    JIM ANDREAS

    LAS VEGAS

    We need change

    To the editor:

    I do not understand the opposition to health care reform. At present, 460,000 Nevadans have no health insurance. If one of these individuals were our next-door neighbor and a fundraiser were held to raise money for necessary medical care, most of us would feel a moral obligation to lend a helping hand. Are we so cold-hearted that we can turn a blind eye to those in need of help? Can that be justified simply because we do not personally know the individuals in need?

    If it is morally right to help our neighbor, then isn't it morally right to help all of the 45 million in this country who lack health insurance?

    Some who oppose the public option decry "government control of health care." But the government is already in control of Medicare and veterans' health care. Few suggest that those programs should be scrapped. Besides, the alternative, the status quo, is insurance company control of health care. How is that better?

    The status quo is not working. Our group health insurance rate for the 85 employees in our office is going up 22 percent this coming year. This is not sustainable. We need a change.

    While it may be true that universal health care will cost all of us, I think adequate health care for all Americans should be our priority. If we need to save some money, let's bring our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan or cut back spending somewhere else. Telling fellow Americans that they must suffer and die because they cannot afford or otherwise purchase health insurance is simply not acceptable.

    Albert G. Marquis

    LAS VEGAS

    Wynn, Wynn

    To the editor:

    In the "what's sauce for the goose" category:

    I noticed two articles in the Nov. 1 Review-Journal. The first was one headlined "Wynn blamed for blight," about a group of residents along the Alta Drive corridor upset with casino giant Steve Wynn for purchasing a dozen properties he supposedly sought to combine to create a mansion for himself. But they have become partially demolished eyesores with no sign of a finished project. When asked about this, Mr. Wynn's office had no comment.

    The second article was Howard Stutz's column, "Echelon could use some tarp assistance." He mentions that Mr. Wynn is not happy seeing Boyd Gaming's halted Echelon project become an eyesore on the Strip -- with a three- to five-year moratorium on any further work being done.

    I guess everybody has eye problems of one kind or another. Mr. Wynn's seems to be seeing other people's point of view.

    KENT RISCHLING

    LAS VEGAS

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    Health Care wrote on November 06, 2009 09:54 PM: After decades of inaction, we suddenly NEED universal health care crammed down our throats at a staggering cost of $1 trillion dollars? The farce of bills being regurgitated out of Washington are nothing but swill and garbage. It's time to put a halt to this socialist pablum and consider other, less costly ways to provide health coverage. And what are the real numbers behind this farcical 40 million uninsured Americans? How many are legal Americans that really need health insurance. After removing illegal aliens, those who just don't want insurance and those who don't buy it because they're financially well-off enough to pay cash, there are maybe 8 million people who really need insurance. A far cry from 40 million...


    RW Burkett wrote on November 06, 2009 07:35 PM: Albert G. Marquis's letter, We Need Change, to the editor is the kind of communication that all non-doubters should read and take note. What a superb letter, and thanks to the editors for printing his letter.

    ...and for those Nevadans who dislike Senate Majority Leader Reid, let me just say that I can't think of a single Senate Majority Leader who didn't do something great for his State regardless of what you may think of him. Be thankful you have him at the helm because you certainly could do worse...

    I'm a Nevada transplant, and extremely happy to have him at the helm.


    David wrote on November 06, 2009 04:19 PM: PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail

    “H.R. 3962 provides that an individual (or a husband and wife in the case of a joint return) who does not, at any time during the taxable year, maintain acceptable health insurance coverage for himself or herself and each of his or her qualifying children is subject to an additional tax.”

    “If the government determines that the taxpayer’s unpaid tax liability results from willful behavior, the following penalties could apply…”

    • Section 7203 – misdemeanor willful failure to pay is punishable by a fine of up to $25,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year.

    • Section 7201 – felony willful evasion is punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years.”

    According to the Congressional Budget Office the lowest cost family non-group plan under the Speaker’s bill would cost $15,000 in 2016.


    Graham cracker wrote on November 06, 2009 03:24 PM: Why do liberals, democrats and the president speak against the laws of the UNITED STATES. Can anyone answer, if there is a law for illegal entry into this country why is it against the law to enforce it.

    Why do liberals, democrats & the president say it is the rule of law and we will follow the rule of law, Yet when it comes for illegal entry the law is not followed. Why do democrats believe lying is truth and truth is lying.

    Why do we listen to MILLIONAIRES in CONGRESS on what is good for me but not for them (HEALTH CARE BILL)

    WHY IS MY SENATOR OR REPRESENATIVE MULTI MILLIONAIRES ON THERE SALARY?

    WHY DO OUR CONGRESS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS GIVEN FEDERAL CONTRACTS??

    WHY DO WE HAVE A CONGRESS SINCE THE LOBBYIST. MAKE THE LAWS?

    WHY DO CONGRESS LIE ALL THE TIME?

    WHY DO WE NOT HEAR FROM patrick on this great ECONOMY @ 10.2% Since ALL THIS WEEK HE HAS BEEN PRAISING THE PRESIDENT & CONGRESS ON A GREAT JOB.

    WHY IN THE HELL DO I WRITE ON THESE POSTS WHEN SO MANY ARE ALL WELFARE RECIEPENTENTS.


    Bleeding heart wrote on November 06, 2009 03:08 PM: Lark what is your point, why do you need to know? I don’t plan on passing out personal info on a blog.

    If you are making the point large families need more help from the government you would be arguing, people that decide to be responsible about their family choices should be punished financially to held the irresponsible (which happen to be a predominantly democrat voting block)


    Joe C wrote on November 06, 2009 02:39 PM: More and more businesses and citizens are waking up to the lawlessness and racism concerning the illegal alien movement.

    Listen to this racist at a La Raza meeting and tell me he doesn’t remind you of Hitler as he mid way thru speaks Spanish ranting about his ethnic group.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwnumb28Rtk&feature=email


    douglas wrote on November 06, 2009 01:34 PM: as to illegal immigration law enforcement...

    why do the leftists continually oppose strict enforcement ? oppose tighter border control ? oppose immediate deportation of illegals ? oppose law enforcement even inquiring about legal residency like during a traffic stop ? oppose the notification of illegal status by any gubmit agency when discovered ?


    that harry osama reid refers to them as "pre-citizens" exactly exposes the radical agenda.

    were these illegals when identified, quickly deported... would the schools and prisons be overcrowded ? would the hospitals which are required to treat even illegals, be continually bankrupted ?


    Lark wrote on November 06, 2009 01:26 PM: Question for bleeding heart! How many people live in your residence?


    Raymond wrote on November 06, 2009 01:24 PM: "forced"? Odd that something that has been so prevalent since we left our agrarian roots behind, but was bound up and rolled into a national program instead of each state maintaining their own programs, has become to be seen as "forced".

    Be that as it may, I'm all for letting people do a lifetime op-out. Seriously, reimburse those that want out and let them go, forever.

    Douglas always gives me a reason to chuckle!
    1. Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), also Simpson-Mazzoli Act (Pub.L. 99-603, 100 Stat. 3359, signed by President Ronald Reagan on November 6, 1986). SIMPSON AND REGAN ARE/WERE REPUBLICAN;

    2. Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996 was sponsored by Bill Young, REPUBLICAN, Florida (pub law Pub.L. 104-208; HR 3610);

    3. Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act ("McCain-Kennedy Bill", S. 1033; May 2005) MCCAIN IS REPUBLICAN;

    4. Dream Act sponsored by Chris Canon, REPUBLICAN, Utah, 2001. H.R.1918
    Title: To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit States to determine state residency for higher education purposes and to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to cancel the removal and adjust the status of certain alien college-bound students who are long-term U.S. residents;

    Anyway, all amnesty legislation is sponsored by a REPUBLICAN, so the question is, who can one count on?!


    bleeding heart wrote on November 06, 2009 01:14 PM: @ Albert G. Marquis I must disagree with your letter. You say most of us would feel a moral obligation to lend a helping hand, which you propose to pay for with someone else’s money.

    Sorry I do not feel responsible to pay for your or anyone else’s healthcare, auto care, rent, food bill…

    You have the freedom to live anyway you want, healthy, unhealthy, safe, risky, have kids, don’t have kids… IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR BILLS THAT YOU CREATED.

    TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.

    If you want to help people in need, it should be a personal decision to give your time, money and expertise not a mandated one by the federal government where a bunch of politicians argue over how and why your money should be spent in their districts on partisan deals in order to stay in power.


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