Letters from our readers-February

LETTERS:No nukes

To the Editor: Though UN weapons inspectors have found no clear evidence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, the Bush Administration may attack anyway, claiming that Saddam Hussein is hiding them. But while President Bush cites the uncertainties of inspections, has he considered the uncertainties of war? What will be the cost in human life? Unlike the 1991 war, this war would be fought in Iraq's densely populated cities. If Saddam Hussein does have weapons of mass destruction, he will have every incentive to use them, as CIA Director George Tenet warned Congress. President Bush has threatened to retaliate to Iraqi chemical or biological weapons use with a nuclear strike on Iraq. Israel also has 200 nuclear weapons. A nuclear war would bring the deaths into the millions. It would also create an explosion of shock and hate that would recruit a new generation of anti-American terrorists. It seems that the US already has many enemies, and I am concerned that the "terrorist acts" Mr. Bush is intent on stopping will be perpetuated by our own acts of terrorism. And by breaking the post-Hiroshima taboo on nuclear attack, it would encourage other nuclear wars, such as one between India and Pakistan.
The after-effects of our nuclear attack will be so much greater than Hiroshima-- depleted uranium is extremely deadly and will cause much death and generations of cancers and other disease.
What would be the future of Iraq and its neighbors? No one knows whether Iraq would descend into civil war, with Kurds, Sunni and
Shiite Muslims, and numerous tribes fighting along religious and ethnic lines. Such chaos would make occupation a nightmare for US forces, not to mention Iraqis. Before taking the risks of war, we must let the inspections work. Sincerely,

Name Withheld
The Woodlands, Tx

LETTERS:Thanks for the kind words

Terry, thank you so much for the kind words about Theatre Southwest. We'd love to frame the article from the paper for our lobby, but can't seem to find anyone who has an issue.
The text from the website just doesn't do it justice. We'd love to have the real thing.
How can we get a back issue???
DO come again!!!
Sisters Rosensweig will be an especially nice treat. The Food Chain is best reserved for those who aren't uncomfortable with the language of today's society in stress! It's a fun play, but some people are sensitive! See ya.

Joyce K. Saylan
Bulletin Online Reader

LETTERS:Gratitude for Toilet Paper

Who is Don Kaul and what are his credentials??? I recently read his article on the world situation while I was sitting on the toilet. Which, after reading it is where I believe his article belongs. I was wondering if Mr. Kaul is going to issue an apology for writing about something he apparently knows nothing about. He wrote, "The rest of the western world, however, seems reluctant... blah,blah,blah." Mr. Kaul apparently knows nothing of the 8 nations that praised the United States for their leadership and very existence recently and wholeheartedly supports MR. Bush. Spain, Portugal, Italy, the U.K., Hungary, Poland, Denmark and the Czech Republic all signed the letter. Is this the rest of the Western World Mr. Kaul??? Furthermore, Why do we care what France and Germany think? Didn't we save the French twice from the Germans? If it wasn't for us...they would be sprechen ze duetch. Germany we rebuilt after trouncing them in 2 World Wars. Some thanks. In conclusion, I would like to say that I think Mr. Kaul is an idiot....if I havent already said so. He is following the Tom Daschles, Nancy Pelosis and Ted "the killer" Kennedys Democratic party Line. After Wednesday, when Colin Powel reveals all the evidence you idiots require, you'll change your tune and jump on the bandwagon so you don't seem like you don't support the troops. I suggest Mr. Kaul peruse the World Tribune for updated information before he spews more swill from his pen. He will find out that Saddam's head bodyguard is giving all the information we need to the Israeli's, who spirites him out of Iraq with his family. Will Mr. Kaul say this man is lying or what? I hope people out there who actually read The Bullshit.... I mean Bulletin don't believe this moron. Thanks for the toilet paper.

Wayne Smith
4 Year Active duty USMC Grunt

LETTERS:He knows more than just law

Dear Editor: I have enjoyed reading your restaurant reviews but you have left out the single best restaurant in all of Montgomery County: Sitar Cuisine of India on I45 in The Woodlands. Sitar has a terrific lunch buffet and awesome dinner meals off of their menu as well. The food is astoundingly well prepared. There is not better service in any restaurant in the greater Houston area. I highly recommend this restaurant even for people who do not like spicy Indian food, because Sitar has many non-spicy items on the menu. Sincerely,

Eric "Bulldog" Yollick
The Woodlands, Tx

LETTERS:Somebody wants a free meal

Heather, We read your article and went back for dinner.. Had the chicken Steak... Well... I feel you owe us a meal that chicken fried steak was like a piece of lunch meat in a big batter fried hard... Where's the Beef????? Wow, the least you could do is visit Vernon's. At least, you can see the steak... I am not a expert on Chicken fried Steak but Get Real... BAD

B. DeAinza
Montgomery County

LETTERS:Good story, bad builders

Good story on protecting the public regarding Bad Builders . If you have time visit my web site at www.iHomeline.com then go to remodeling tips "Buyer Beware." I too enjoy helping the public because I seem to get my share of stepping in on a bad builders that can't finish the job, Wow!
I also write home tips for newspapers if you need any let me know. Regards,

Jim Neidner
Former National Radio Home Host

LETTERS:Proud to be an American

Here we go, away into the future, to war with Iraq. OPERATION FINISH WHAT DADDY STARTED. Do you know where Iraq is? Or for that matter do you know where Sri Lanka is? Would you know who Saddam Hussein is if it wasn't for the Bush family. Someone obviously didn't learn his lesson in Vietnam, oops someone didn't go to Vietnam. Instead Georgie Porgie felt his services would be better utilized here at home. So daddy made a call and got him in the guard.... after the draft started.
Then daddy Bush takes office, baby Bush goes to rehab, recession kicks in, and here we are. Uncle Bill was a good President, not necessarily a good husband, but a fine President. I felt safe with Uncle Bill in office, like the only thing that could go wrong was "Bill I can't believe you slept with her again!" Anyways, my point is a simple one, one that could be understood by even George Duh Bush. I have only been a legal voter for three years, and did not get to vote in my first election due to some technical problems in the US Army. In the late 80's papa Bush was running this country into the ground, and making a crunk load of money in the oil business. He dealt often with Unicol, a company largely involved in Saudi based oil. You know who runs one of the largest oil companies in Saudi Arabia? Osama Bin Laden's dear old daddy. So the Bush family was on the payroll of the Bin Laden family business...ok; But then, Uncle Bill is in office we successfully stop over 20 terrorist attacks, and no war is waged. Then baby Bush is elected and immediately he orders the C.I.A. to "STOP ALL INVESTIGATION INTO OSAMA BIN LADEN AND THE AL QAEDA NETWORK" Why you ask? Because Unicol & W. himself wanted to lay a pipeline from Russia through...you guest it, Afghanistan. And as we all know, the axis of evil, is based in that very country.
The Taliban; since 9-11-01 we have all heard about the horrible things the Taliban does, and it's true they are an evil group of men who are set in their ways. However, did any of you here about the Taliban prior to September 11th....NO.....and that is because of this pipeline. George had halted investigations into the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and of course Bin Laden. He told the axis of evil " work with us, let us lay our pipeline or we will carpet you with bombs". This was said to the Taliban approximately 4 months before 9-11. They said no, he said ok, and four months later everyone knew about the axis of evil. I don't know how he manages to sleep at night, and still lives with the fact that him and his goofy ass overweight heart attack havin' partner in crime, Cheney, are personally responsible for the current state of woe our fair country is in. I don't know how a man like this ended up in office, but if you voted for him you better have a damn good excuse when you reach those pearly white gates of heaven. If it were up to me we would run our country like a wonderful place on earth where people are taken care of, health care is affordable, college is free for anyone who wants to go....wait...that's Canada. George has this amazingly cunning ability to mask what is really going on, such as with his negotiations with the Taliban. But more than that I love the way he runs our economy into the ground, then changes the subject. Got a problem at home George? Just bomb Saddam. The fraise "waging the dog" comes to mind. Oh well, you figure they will either get it right one day, or just get us all killed. I used to think it was cocky to imagine that I could be President, but now thanks to George I realize that any idiot can do it. So look for me to be President in 2024. If you look at the characteristics of the greatest villains of our time George fits right in. He has a brilliant plan: put American bases in any country that has a problem with the U.S. Because any country that has a problem with the US has to be part of the axis of evil. So we should neutralize them. Install an American friendly government such as in "mini-America" .Oops I mean Israel. That way when WE put the leaders in office we have the power, or rather George has the power. Then before you know it...World War III. And if we make it through this mess he's started, in fifty years we'll look back on this crucial point is history and his name will stand alone as the cause. He's playing game of Risk with the world, all I know is that to millions of Americans, and billions of others around the world life is no game. So I salute you George W. Bush and thank you for a memorable 2 years.

Name withheld
Conroe, TX

LETTERS:Never in my life

Haven't picked up a Bulletin in a long while. Will be another long while before I pick up another one. Never have I ever seen an ad for hookers...that beats all.

Conroe resident
Bulletin Online Reader

LETTERS:To Conroe resident

Hey Conroe Resident. Do me a favor and pick up your yellow pages phone book (Houston or Montgomery County)...Go ahead I'll wait. Ok, you got it? Now turn to the section called "escorts." Yes, they are even in your everyday phone book!! My suggestion to you is get a life. And I guess after this you are never picking up a phone book again.....lol!!!

Sam Henderson
The Woodlands

LETTERS:TCA Funding Cuts

Governor Perry has requested the Texas Commission on the Arts to immediately cut their current budget by 7% and next year¹s budget by 24%. This is unacceptable. We urge you to speak out and prevent this from happening.
Historically, the arts in Texas have been grossly underfunded. Texas already ranks at the bottom of all states and territories per capita in public arts funding. The new funding cuts will cripple our communities. The cuts will affect you regardless of whether you get direct TCA funding or not. Many of the visual, literary and performing arts events you attend as an audience member and the arts education programs at your children¹s schools are supported through the TCA.
Look at the bigger picture. How do we ensure all Texans, especially our young people, have equal access to the wonders of the arts? The TCA ensures all Texans have this access. They are integral to educational programs, community based projects, rural and inner city programming, large and small festivals. They make sure all the arts are represented, from traditional and contemporary. No borders, no boundaries. The cuts will mean less funding for fewer programs and less on-site help from TCA staff. It is important to think about all your neighbors. Outside the five largest Texas cities, TCA funding is the lifeline to the arts.
Will you act to save the arts in your community? Now is the time. Creativity is a crucial human experience and we need our local Texas Legislators to understand this. Rise up and speak out!
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us: 512-467-0704 or arts@jldc.org

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO DO:
1. Forward this to every one of your audience members, patrons, supporters, friends, funders, colleagues, press, and artist you know.
2. Contact your local Texas Legislator by email, phone or mail. (If you do not know that contact information, follow this link: http://www.vote-smart.org) Rise up and speak out! Educate your local Texas Legislator about how these cuts will directly affect your community. Give a concrete example how you or your community is touched by arts programming.
3. Take action now.

Jennifer O'Donnell

LETTERS:Presidents' philosophy

When I said that the President's push to place a cap on malpractice lawsuits would indicate to families who lose a loved one because of malpractice that they would have to accept the fact that the President has limited the value of that loved one's life to $250,000, exception was taken to that statement.
It is true that under the aegis of economic damages, a person who is the victim of malpractice can sue for out of pocket expenses and for loss of income. To be able to collect for loss of income is a boon for those who have income. Income is valued and, by extension, the life of the person who has an income.
But a person who has no income is left out in the financial cold. Women who chose to be homemakers rather than moneymakers are left out in the cold, as are children who make no money, as are the elderly whose moneymaking days are over.
Surely pain and suffering are at issue when one does not qualify for economic damages pursuant to income. It is surely reasonable to conclude that jurors, in their wisdom, have chosen pain and suffering as a way to indicate that those peoples' lives have as much value as the lives of people who qualify for economic damages based on income.
The President made it quite clear what he values in a statement that was published in The New York Times. He said, "There is no greater American value than owning something." He made it quite clear, as well, in his latest tax initiative that he intends to leave no millionaire behind.
If one subscribes to the belief that there is no greater American value than owning something, it follows that the less one owns the less that person's life is valued. One cannot say that the President's push for tort reform is not consistent with his philosophy.

Jean Price

LETTERS:Guns N Roses rules

Mark (Williams), I was at the Philly show and let me tell you, it was crazy. As I went out to my car that night -pissed and really disappointed- i knew that you just can't leave GnR. I really was pissed and said I'd never buy another GnR anything, but as I sit here typing this I am listening to a recording of the show in NYC. For one night they didn't suck anymore they rocked. They rocked hard. It's just sad to see the new GnR and not ever knowing what is going to become of them,,,,They were one of the greatest band of all time and now.....? Well, time will tell.
E-bay for the cd- 22 songs for 24.99. the sound is grat and when it is playing Guns and Roses rules once more !!!!!

Jeff in Pa
Bulletin Online Reader

LETTERS:Childish leaders

Osama Bin Laden followers have killed innocent people to destabilize the Middle East and to thwart America's intent for global markets, or as Bush One stated "a new world order". Bush Two wants to stabilize the Middle East for Israel's convenience and increase growth in global markets and is willing to kill innocent Iraqi people to do it. Both are morally wrong and will not solve Middle Eastern problems. We teach our children to solve problems without violence and ensure both sides to conflict have their input. Why can't the leader of world's most powerful country demonstrate real leadership to the children of the world and start negotiations. If Bush Two is willing to negotiate with North Korea, why not with Iraq?? His excuses for war and violence are embarrassing. Civilization has learned that war will not create peaceful co-existence.

Denise Reilly

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