Honor candidates who honor life
As I review the platforms of candidates soliciting my vote, I continue to stand on what I believe. My political persuasions are based on conservative convictions which include: a strong defense program encouraging peace through strength; a constitutional judiciary which does not legislate elimination of unnecessary federal bureaucratic regulations; respect for the rule of law, allowing for legal immigration only; protection of individual property rights and Second Amendment rights; the encouragement of time-honored, traditional marriage; and of utmost importance, the pro-life position of protecting the unborn.
The newly released film “Gosnell” tells the true and riveting yet repugnant tale of abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell and the legions of defenseless babies he stripped of life over scores of years. The film proved to be a powerful reinforcement of my solid commitment to endorse candidates who honor life, especially in the safety of the womb…our first home.
Janet Reeve
Local streets worst in my lifetime here
I have lived in Chattanooga more than 55 years. I have never seen our streets in such a bad shape. There are so many potholes you have to go slow to keep from bursting a tire. I had to put a new tire on last week. Dodds Avenue is coming apart. It soon will be impassable.
I’m surprised that people are not speaking out more. Where are our tax dollars going? They are fixing bicycle lanes and sidewalks. They need to fix our streets first. Whoever is in charge of streets should drive around and see the problems and fix them or let someone else have their job.
Wilma Smith
Migrants not illegal if they’re not here
To right side editors: Your fearful, leading editorial in the TFP on Oct. 24 starts with untruths and goes downhill from there. The migrant column, currently in Mexico and headed toward the U.S., is neither illegal nor immigrants. Whatever their intentions may be, until they cross the border they are not breaking any U.S. laws so cannot be declared illegal. As for immigrants, suggest you look up the word as you are apparently unclear on the difference.
David Sharp
Facts say, vote for Phil Bredesen
It is critical that people elected to public office have respect for the truth. While I disagree with several policies supported by Congresswoman Blackburn that I believe are harmful to a majority of Tennesseans (limiting access to health care, suppressing voting rights, and adversely affecting women’s rights), I am more concerned about her disregard for the facts.
Her claims regarding Phil Bredesen’s record are not accurate.
We should always be willing to discuss policy issues and differences but should insist that our elected officials respect the truth. Marsha Blackburn has not shown this respect.
Tennesseans should vote for Phil Bredesen.
Ann Aiken
Lookout Mountain, Tenn.