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Letters for Nov. 20, 2009
Letters to the Editor published in The Facts:
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We Americans shouldn’t choose security over liberty
Liberals believe the moral imperative of the day is security through big government. Their sentiment, we’re a rich nation who should help the less fortunate. But often the less fortunate aren’t simply less fortunate, often, they simply are sponges who are unwilling to take responsibility and have elected a lifestyle that is self-destructive. The government track record in such social engineering is an abysmal failure.
The true moral imperative is liberty. Big government infringes on our liberties. We see in the health care debate, cap and tax, restrictions on offshore drilling, affordable housing, and other big government social engineering experiments done in the name of security will/have reduced our liberty. Government produces no wealth, it can only take from those who produce and redistribute to those who do not. If it weren’t the government doing it we’d call it theft.
The choice between the liberal-progressive philosophy and that of the libertarian-conservative is simple. It is a choice between artificial security through government largess or natural liberty and responsibility through free markets and limited government.
Those who choose security over liberty deserve neither liberty of security.
Rocky Chambers, Pasadena
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Suzan Zachariah
Surfside Beach
Thank you for reporting the Surfside Beach news. We learn so much from Nathaniel Lukefahr’s articles in The Facts.
As a fairly new resident, but longtime lover of Surfside Beach, last week my heart broke when the waves crashed and debris covered the road and beach as reported in The Facts. By Tuesday afternoon, the “will-do” and “can-do” spirit I love and respect once again was seen in Surfside. Beach Drive was clean, and the surfers were in the water. It is amazing what is constantly done by the city, its workers and residents everyday to keep our town a wonderful place to live and visit. I would like to express a hearty thanks for a job well done.
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Marlene Epps
Treasurer, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Clute
Thank you from St. Vincent de Paul Society-St Jerome Catholic Church.
On Oct. 16, St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Clute hosted its Fall Bunco Bash fundraiser. The society is a nonprofit organization that assists area families in need. We would like to thank the following local businesses for their support and generous donations: All Star Pizza, Anthony’s Vacuum and Sewing Center, Brazosport Tire, Brian’s BBQ, Café Tampico, Johnny Carino’s, Chick fil-A, Chili’s in Angleton, Creations by Grace, DJ’s BBQ, El Arcoiris Party Supply, El Toro, Expression Florist, Fuddrucker’s, Ginny Jordan, IHOP, Joe and Margie Garcia, La Casona, Los Paisas Mexican Restaurant, Maricela’s Hair Salon, Mother Teresa’s, Nena’s, On the River, Reck’s, Riverside Methodist, Ryan’s Family Steakhouse, Sonshine Book and Gift Shop, Street Rod Concepts, Sylvia’s Hair Salon, Taqueria El Jimador, Twisted Concepts and Vargas Str8 Edge.
Once again, thank you for your immediate response and willingness to help our organization continue to help those in need.
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