Stossel tells the real story on health care
Excellent column by John Stossel on the U.S. health care system, showing how the left-wing socialists are creating numbers to support Hillary's failed medical proposal.
The numbers of uninsured keeps going up; every couple of months the numbers go up by several million. Most of the press does not analyze the numbers; remember the huge homeless numbers in D.C. that proved false?
Mr. Stossel correctly points out that most uninsured are uninsured voluntarily. For example, out of 45 or 47 million uninsured, about 20 percent make more than $75,000 per year. More than 37 percent make more than $50,000.
Roman G. Golash
Palatine
Putting Vick story into perspective
Michael Vick's cruel treatment of pit bulls dominated headlines in both the print and television media over several weeks.
His actions were terrible, and whatever jail time and income he loses from salary and endorsements is totally justified.
I am an owner of two wonderful dogs who are truly members of our family.
I cannot imagine treating such loving creatures in such a brutal manner.
Michael Vick's actions need to be put into proper perspective.
While his actions were inexcusable, they were taken against dogs.
Where is the outrage in the media and among a large portion of American society over the 45 million plus children who have lost their lives to abortion since 1973?
The killing of innocent, unborn human beings should create a far higher level of outrage than the cruel torture and killing of a few pit bulls.
Abortion is a far crueler and morally reprehensible act. The dismemberment of innocent, unborn children is far worse than anything Vick and his cohorts did.
Our nation will one day look back at this dark chapter in our history and ask, "My God, what have we done?"
Peter Nordlund
Barrington
Maybe speed limits should be raised
The recent article about crafty cops and speeders caught my attention. I started a job in April that includes a 30-minute commute down I-355 . The stretch I drive from Palatine Road down to 75th street has a speed limit of 55 mph. To drive 55 along this stretch is to take your life in your hands. Most of the traffic is going at least 65 and sometimes it can be more like 70. I have tried to go 55 in the right lane on my commute, but inevitably I have cars and trucks coming up behind at high speed. Either they whip around me, missing my bumper by inches, or slam on their brakes at the last minute, seemingly reluctant to believe that I didn't speed up when they approached.
I have to confess that I now try to drive in the center lane and do my best to "keep up with traffic." Like everyone else, I slow down when I see a trooper, but that lasts only until we have passed the squad car. The troopers also seem to know the score. I have been doing 65 in the center lane and many times an unmarked squad car passes me in the left lane going after cars going much faster.
Should we raise the speed limit on well-maintained roads like I-355? The pavement is smooth and it seems safe to go faster than 55 in a well-maintained car. I applaud the efforts of law enforcement to make the roads safer for all of us. I also know that I will likely get stopped for speeding on I-355 at some point just for "keeping up with traffic." I will be polite with the officer and I will pay my "speed tax" without hesitation.
Michael Held
Palatine