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Letters for Oct. 29, 2009
Published October 29, 2009
Letters to the Editor published in The Facts:
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Police chief was wrong to take documents from reporter
Everyone is aware, I’m sure, that in most of the beer joints in the area you can buy a beer with a $20 bill, get your change back with your beer, place it on the bar, and go to the restroom — and when you come back, if your bills have moved it is because of the ceiling fan. I don’t think I’d do it with a $100, but a $20 bill — probably OK.
In City Council chambers, not so much. The reporter should have known that, and the police chief should have refused the order unless it was backed up by a warrant. That’s the way the Constitution intended, no matter how many spins have been applied to it since 1789.
I believe that is pretty much all that needs be said, so I will stop here, and go do something more productive. I have a couple of movies on DVD.
JD Allen, Brazoria
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Public frightened to speak out against city officials
Clute detective must not read all of opinions: Perhaps the majority of Clute people are afraid to speak out of their backsides as one Clute detective says us outsiders do. I personally don’t believe a public figure has the authority to speak that way about private citizen’s opinions, or the delusion/collusion of his statement on behalf of his chief. It seems like his opinion is surely made up.
We all belong to the same “conditions” of the powers that exist in this county. If John Q. Public took those documents, he/she probably would be under very close scrutiny by some government entity. I’m sure that more residents will speak up, after consulting with council/counsel.
John Hudson, Lake Jackson
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Bond election is small price to pay for needs of students
I urge every resident in Alvin ISD to join me in voting yes for the Alvin ISD bond election Tuesday. As a parent of two graduates and two current students of Alvin ISD, I support this bond.
It will benefit every school, student and neighborhood in our district. With the growth our district is experiencing, this bond election is critical to the future.
Alvin ISD has been a good steward of our tax dollars. The total tax impact of this bond will be only 6.6 cents. The average homeowner ($142,000) in Alvin ISD will see only about a $7.75 increase per month, a small price to pay for the needs of our students and the future of our community.
I was privileged to serve on the Facility Advisory Committee with 50 parents, community members, business leaders and school district representatives. We worked diligently to consider the needs of the district and balance that with the current economy.
This bond will provide schools, land for future schools, renovations and repairs for current facilities and technology to help our students compete in this high-tech world.
There is no better investment than our students. They are the future.
Sheila Olson, Manvel
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