Dear editor:
Every time I watch TV, read the paper or go on the computer, it reflects the chaos the world is in. Then, some countries expect us to fight their battles, provide food, people to guide them, monetary support and raise their children. In Washington, D.C., we have our own problems with a government of "frozen parties" with elections or re-election on their minds and more important than legislation. Meanwhile, we are going broke and have a host of challenges. I feel we should put our glorious country first, in good order, taking care of our infrastructures, elderly people, our children, and our educational system among other situations. Then, we could take care of others outside of our country.
In reading letters to the editor, it is a joy and delight to read about people helping people. Then, there are the long dissertations on religion, government, global warming, etc. It is interesting to read these letters once or twice, not over and over again. I may be old and housebound, but I have my own religion, political party and the Internet for securing information from knowledgeable and trusted sources. These people who write well should consider others and have their opinions expressed in other places, perhaps a coffee hour. Volunteering is a project I would suggest, perhaps tutoring our children, who need this and the knowledge these people could convey to them.
Thank you.
Luba Cook
Hot Springs
Editorial on 07/23/2014