I saw this one coming as soon as developers broke ground. The hypocritical lowlifes in Chattanooga government could have paid to move the chicken plants 10 times over with the tax breaks and new roads they have given developers downtown all the while sucking tax money from Pilgrim’s Pride.
The developers knew where they built and now can’t sell their upscale condos, townhomes or apartments. Why should it fall on the plant to pay fines for doing business as it has for longer than most of those politicians have been alive? The city should have paid to move the plant out by Volkswagen when it had the chance.
Rusty Chastain
Soddy-Daisy
McCain, all vets deserve our thanks
Like many Americans, I read the president’s tweets. Sometimes I agree; sometimes I do not. I found President Trump’s recent tweets about Sen. John McCain offensive. The president apparently believes that he gave Sen. McCain a state funeral, and that he, the president, deserves a thank-you for offering the senator a state funeral. I believe that Sen. McCain earned the state funeral, and Sen. McCain deserves a thank-you for his military service to his country.
All combat veterans deserve a thank you for their service. Recently, several of my veteran friends have died. At their graveside services, the honor guard’s salute brought tears to my eyes. They served their country well. To all combat veterans, thank-you for your service.
Buddy D. Perry
Winchester, Tennessee
Mueller’s report leaves questions
Since Attorney General Barr released a summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 elections, there are concerns Americans share.
First, it is essential the entire report be released. The summary leaves room for speculation. Barr’s letter quotes Mueller on the charge of obstruction of justice that “while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” This demands we see what Mueller found. Barr’s letter maintains he and the deputy attorney general do not believe sufficient evidence exists to establish that Trump obstructed justice. He and Rod Rosenstein came to this conclusion in two days, while the Mueller investigation lasted nearly two years. How did they conclude this so quickly?
Next, while Barr claims the report does not find evidence of collusion between Trump and Russia, there is “soft collusion,” or a mutual understanding. Trump lied about his business dealings with the Russian government, and Trump’s eldest son took part in a conference with a Russian government official offering “dirt” on Clinton. These activities exhibit Trump and his family’s lack of integrity. Do they also indicate collusion with a hostile foreign government?
David Cofield
LaFayette, Ga.
Blood Assurance appreciates donors
I cannot speak for others, but as for me, the most life-affirming act I perform is to donate my platelets to Blood Assurance. The joy I experience whenever I successfully give blood products to others is profound. It is a major component of the very justification of my continued existence.
Also the warmth, concern and friendliness of the staff are very important to my donor experience. I sense their appreciation to me and the other donors. Please donate.
Harry Geller