FCC wants to keep the Internet open
Robin Smith’s commentary, “Net Neutrality — Try Obamanet,” uses distorted logic to associate net neutrality with Obamacare, socialism, government monitoring and limiting political speech. From the Federal Communications Commission: “The ‘Open Internet’ is the Internet as we know it. It’s open because it uses free, publicly available standards that anyone can access and build to, and it treats all traffic that flows across the network in roughly the same way. The principle of the Open Internet is sometimes referred to as “net neutrality.” Under this principle, consumers can make their own choices about what applications and services to use and are free to decide what lawful content they want to access, create, or share with others. This openness promotes competition and enables investment and innovation. “The Open Internet also makes it possible for anyone, anywhere to easily launch innovative applications and services, revolutionizing the way people communicate, participate, create, and do business … you don’t have to ask permission or pay tolls to broadband providers to reach others on the network. If you develop an innovative new website, you don’t have to get permission to share it with the world.” TFP readers deserve better.
Jim Webster
Keep military plans secret from enemies
As I watch the news about the crisis with ISIS, I wonder why our government will openly portray each move the United States takes. I feel really insecure knowing that the enemy will or can be one step ahead of us. It is very unnerving when the national media is so fixed on finding stories for the public’s knowledge; they put our own country’s safety at risk. I understand the president wants to have an “open door platform,” but I do not agree that the enemy should also be in the know. When ISIS is causing so much grief in the Middle East, I do not think it is wise to tell them when to expect retaliation for their actions.
Donna Babb, East Ridge
Don’t be fooled by politicians’ hair color
Scripture tells us in Proverbs 20:29 that “The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.” From the looks of men of various ages and activities on TV, now would be a good time to buy stock in Just for Men, the hair coloring product. For some reason, television commentators, politicians and others on the tube seem to think that handsome gray hair is unacceptable. What they don’t seem to understand is that “gray hair” is the trademark of the sage and an indicator of wisdom. Obviously, most of these men are doing it themselves, rather than getting an expert to apply the dye. It is so obvious, especially with politicians, who are pictured in past and current situations. You may have noticed that Obama’s hair has been graying in keeping with the stress of the job. Now is appears as if it is returning to a darker color. Some indication of wisdom would be good in his case.
C. Bruce Spencer
Wal-Mart gets mom’s support
I am a resident of the Middle Valley area and am in full support of the new proposed Wal-Mart grocery store. I am a busy full-time working mother and wife. There are days I forget something at the store that I really need and do have to go back. Having a closer grocery store with Wal-Mart quality will make my forgetfulness and late-night runs a lot easier.
Lauren Day, Hixson