Time for ‘Stormy’ story to blow away
Give us a break on the Stormy Daniels news. How can she remember the face of a man who looks like a ballplayer or star if she was so scared?
And, just what is her purpose except for her own ego and bragging rights that she had sex with Donald Trump 12 years ago? He was a private person then.
If she needs money so bad then she needs to get a job. Why did she have to embarrass her daughter and family about this?
It was a one-night-stand. She said she wasn’t attracted to him. She had her day of fame.
Now go and blow out to sea like your name “Stormy.” Go away, we need real headline news.
Mrs. D. Newhard, Harrison
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Be a good employer and vote this year
When most people watch politics, it’s really the national discourse, or lack thereof, getting the most attention. However, the elections that have the most direct impact on everyday life are the ones for mayor and commissioner and other positions in city and county government, followed by state races, congressional and other national races.
Unfortunately, participation in local elections has been on the decline. In past elections turnout hovered in the 20-30 percent range in Hamilton County, which means a minority of citizens are deciding what happens and who gets elected.
Voting is the one thing asked of every citizen. Think of it as the price we all pay for freedom. Isn’t that important enough to carve some time from your day to vote?
Remember, the people we elect to serve work for us – not the other way around. We need to be good employers and hire good people to work for everyone.
Early voting ends Thursday. Election Day is May 1. Find out about where local candidates stand on what is important to you. Then let your voice be heard.
Vote.
Randy Price, Hixson
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Explore private care for our veterans
I would like to say I agree wholeheartedly with the writer of the letter, “Private sector can help veterans better” in the April 10 Times Free Press.
I have known many veterans who have driven many miles to be seen at VA hospitals, some daily. My own father-in-law, who was a veteran of World War I, died in the veterans hospital in Nashville while waiting to be seen. My husband, who was a medic in the Korean War, never went to a veterans hospital for treatment, and I approved of his decision.
Would the government not save money and veterans get better treatment if all veterans were given a card that approved treatment wherever they went? If I were a veteran it sure would make me happy.
I agree with the letter writer. Close all VA hospitals. Let our veterans go wherever they want to.
Lou Wilson, Hixson
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TRICARE fraud case a valuable lesson to all
There is corruption in the medical field. What’s new?
The fact that two doctors, a Marine and other co-conspirators collaborated to rip off TRICARE, a military health care program, of $65 million by authorizing more than 4,000 prescriptions to patients they never even tended to shows that there is a breach in today’s society.
People who are beneficiaries of different health care programs need to be aware of whether their doctors are receiving drug kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies.
Sure, we can’t stop insurance companies from being billed millions of dollars, but by being informed, we can be a step closer to protecting those we love and the assets we may possess.
Nara Mataafa, Collegedale