Everyday, ordinary citizens just don't want to be the next victim
To the editor,
To sing along with Steve Earle's letter (Jan. 22), how many trillions of our taxpayer dollars were wasted in the past on alcohol prohibition, the war on drugs and now we hear the ever-so-righteous uproar by "gun-ignorant zealots" for more "gun control" on top of all the other illogical, ineffective measures already law? Too bad all that money couldn't go to improving the lot of those of us who need it badly because that's what historians have always reported is the real cause of violent crime anytime. Criminals will always get guns to gain their ends, just like big business always find a way to raise the price on a gallon of gas or heating oil or anything else they can get away with just to boost profits.
It wasn't just "gun-crazed" NRA members cleaning out gun stores before the dreaded "ban on guns" might begin being screamed about in the media. It was everyday, ordinary citizens who didn't want to be the next victim before the police could come to investigate over their dead bodies after the deed was done. As the oh-so-highly-educated "gun-ignorant, gun control zealots" have chosen to overlook because it offends some noble principle, the Centers for Disease Control and FBI crime statistics show an overall decline in gun violence in the last 40 years.
Say what! The media hasn't been screaming about that because that won't upset people and jack-up ad sales on everything else we buy. Don't believe me, it's easy to look up. Except of course for our neighbors in liberal, wealthy Massachusetts where their "feel-good" Gun Control Act began in 1998 and now we see how the Mass. Dept of Health reports today that their violent crime is up 70 percent. Ouch! How does "gun control" feel now? Better call your elected N.H. politician before taxes go up on more such Massachusetts Madness during these continuing difficult times for ordinary people right up here.
Bill Chase
Belmont
To sing along with Steve Earle's letter (Jan. 22), how many trillions of our taxpayer dollars were wasted in the past on alcohol prohibition, the war on drugs and now we hear the ever-so-righteous uproar by "gun-ignorant zealots" for more "gun control" on top of all the other illogical, ineffective measures already law? Too bad all that money couldn't go to improving the lot of those of us who need it badly because that's what historians have always reported is the real cause of violent crime anytime. Criminals will always get guns to gain their ends, just like big business always find a way to raise the price on a gallon of gas or heating oil or anything else they can get away with just to boost profits.
It wasn't just "gun-crazed" NRA members cleaning out gun stores before the dreaded "ban on guns" might begin being screamed about in the media. It was everyday, ordinary citizens who didn't want to be the next victim before the police could come to investigate over their dead bodies after the deed was done. As the oh-so-highly-educated "gun-ignorant, gun control zealots" have chosen to overlook because it offends some noble principle, the Centers for Disease Control and FBI crime statistics show an overall decline in gun violence in the last 40 years.
Say what! The media hasn't been screaming about that because that won't upset people and jack-up ad sales on everything else we buy. Don't believe me, it's easy to look up. Except of course for our neighbors in liberal, wealthy Massachusetts where their "feel-good" Gun Control Act began in 1998 and now we see how the Mass. Dept of Health reports today that their violent crime is up 70 percent. Ouch! How does "gun control" feel now? Better call your elected N.H. politician before taxes go up on more such Massachusetts Madness during these continuing difficult times for ordinary people right up here.
Bill Chase
Belmont
Last Updated on Friday, 15 February 2013 01:05
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Liberals believe if we love our enemies they will love us back
To the editor,
Until I read The Sun this morning (Wednesday, Feb. 13), I wasn't aware that overnight the sky had opened up and rained moonbats.
First Ray Corliss: I love the way the left throws around facts without doing any research. Ray, I hate to burst your bubble but President Reagan was shot by a mentally impaired liberal (aren't they all?) and his gun of choice, taken from a family member, was a .22 cal. revolver. Yes, there are people advocating taking away all firearms, such as Mayor Bloomberg of New York. Regarding immigration, Ray, look up the word illegal in the dictionary. Quoting John Lennon as you did immediately caused an image of you to pop into my head — head band and pony tail. Please don't send me a picture to prove I'm wrong.
Next, Dick Devens: As soon as you can explain to me how the Vikings were able to plant vegetable gardens on Greenland in the 15th Century, which for the most part is now ice and snow covered year round, and how plants flourished in the Sahara desert on more than one occasion in the past then I might consider buying into the global warming fiasco that is making some people wealthy (see Al Gore) but making most of us poorer.
Professor Maloof: Please name the "social scientists" and economists that you quote. Do they also believe in global warming?
L.J. Siden: Okay, LJ, yes there are people talking about disarming us and there are people who hate us for what we are, not for what we have done. North Korea, all of the Middle East, yes all, but especially Iran, parts of Central and South America are turning against us, and the old standbys China and Russia would love to have control of our natural resources. Imagine if we got hit with a nuclear bomb and they who survived had no protection from the following invasion. Will it ever happen? I don't know but I don't see any problem with being prepared and I really think it would be stupid not to be. Oh, I forgot, liberals think if we only would love them they would love us in return. Sure they would! Keep in mind L.J., that gun owners protect the unprotected by making gun ownership a mystery to those who would break the law. Lastly, remember that most all of the multiple murders occurred in gun free zones. The creeps from Vermont that murdered the Zantops, the professors from Dartmouth, came to a liberal area of N.H. to commit their crime. I wonder if it was because Vermont has zero gun laws. Makes sense to me.
Dave Schwotzer
Meredith
Until I read The Sun this morning (Wednesday, Feb. 13), I wasn't aware that overnight the sky had opened up and rained moonbats.
First Ray Corliss: I love the way the left throws around facts without doing any research. Ray, I hate to burst your bubble but President Reagan was shot by a mentally impaired liberal (aren't they all?) and his gun of choice, taken from a family member, was a .22 cal. revolver. Yes, there are people advocating taking away all firearms, such as Mayor Bloomberg of New York. Regarding immigration, Ray, look up the word illegal in the dictionary. Quoting John Lennon as you did immediately caused an image of you to pop into my head — head band and pony tail. Please don't send me a picture to prove I'm wrong.
Next, Dick Devens: As soon as you can explain to me how the Vikings were able to plant vegetable gardens on Greenland in the 15th Century, which for the most part is now ice and snow covered year round, and how plants flourished in the Sahara desert on more than one occasion in the past then I might consider buying into the global warming fiasco that is making some people wealthy (see Al Gore) but making most of us poorer.
Professor Maloof: Please name the "social scientists" and economists that you quote. Do they also believe in global warming?
L.J. Siden: Okay, LJ, yes there are people talking about disarming us and there are people who hate us for what we are, not for what we have done. North Korea, all of the Middle East, yes all, but especially Iran, parts of Central and South America are turning against us, and the old standbys China and Russia would love to have control of our natural resources. Imagine if we got hit with a nuclear bomb and they who survived had no protection from the following invasion. Will it ever happen? I don't know but I don't see any problem with being prepared and I really think it would be stupid not to be. Oh, I forgot, liberals think if we only would love them they would love us in return. Sure they would! Keep in mind L.J., that gun owners protect the unprotected by making gun ownership a mystery to those who would break the law. Lastly, remember that most all of the multiple murders occurred in gun free zones. The creeps from Vermont that murdered the Zantops, the professors from Dartmouth, came to a liberal area of N.H. to commit their crime. I wonder if it was because Vermont has zero gun laws. Makes sense to me.
Dave Schwotzer
Meredith
Last Updated on Friday, 15 February 2013 00:55
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Protect our aquifer by voting no on Belmont Article 2
To the editor,
Since no one else in the Belmont Town Hall is keeping you informed I would like to let you know about one of the articles on the town warrant you will be asked to vote on.
"Article #2: Are you in favor of the adoption of amendment number #1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Adopt a definition of the regulations for Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station and allow Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Stations only in the Industrial Zone. Vote Yes or No"
My concern as a resident and taxpayer of Belmont in allowing this zoning change to occur is that the Industrial Zone is on top of our water supply (our aquifer). If this is allowed they will be bringing in the garbage they collect from Laconia and every other town or city they collect garbage from to Belmont. Presently the collection of garbage by Bestway goes to the Laconia Transfer Station which is not near any municipal water supply.
Bestway has gotten permission from the town to operate the collection and removal of demolition materials. They now want us to approve a garbage collection transfer station. The problem with Bestway is they are now selling their company to an out-of-state garbage collection service.
This aquifer supplies water to Belmont, Tilton and Northfield — approximately 800,000 gallons/day
At the Deliberation meeting of February 2, 2013 when this article came up for discussion the chairman of the Conservation commission called for a study to be made of the proposed transfer station.
In view of the conservation commission concern as well, putting this approval on hold until the study is completed would be the safest thing to do. A NO vote would be appropriate for now.
George Condodemetraky
Belmont
Since no one else in the Belmont Town Hall is keeping you informed I would like to let you know about one of the articles on the town warrant you will be asked to vote on.
"Article #2: Are you in favor of the adoption of amendment number #1 as proposed by the Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows: Adopt a definition of the regulations for Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station and allow Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Stations only in the Industrial Zone. Vote Yes or No"
My concern as a resident and taxpayer of Belmont in allowing this zoning change to occur is that the Industrial Zone is on top of our water supply (our aquifer). If this is allowed they will be bringing in the garbage they collect from Laconia and every other town or city they collect garbage from to Belmont. Presently the collection of garbage by Bestway goes to the Laconia Transfer Station which is not near any municipal water supply.
Bestway has gotten permission from the town to operate the collection and removal of demolition materials. They now want us to approve a garbage collection transfer station. The problem with Bestway is they are now selling their company to an out-of-state garbage collection service.
This aquifer supplies water to Belmont, Tilton and Northfield — approximately 800,000 gallons/day
At the Deliberation meeting of February 2, 2013 when this article came up for discussion the chairman of the Conservation commission called for a study to be made of the proposed transfer station.
In view of the conservation commission concern as well, putting this approval on hold until the study is completed would be the safest thing to do. A NO vote would be appropriate for now.
George Condodemetraky
Belmont
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 February 2013 01:16
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Help put Gilmanton on the right track by supporting Article 38
To the editor,
I see household trash as a revenue stream, a source of income to the Town of Gilmanton. Our selectmen have demanded frugality from our department heads, as has the Budget Committee. Yet the town stands by and watches our fellow citizens turn this revenue stream into a whirlpool that sucks not only our tax dollars down the drain but also the savings from recyclers. Waste disposal is becoming more expensive. The practical solution is to divert and possibly process various components of our trash. On March 12, Gilmanton will have an opportunity to vote on warrant article #38 which states: To see if the town will vote to authorize the selectmen to require separation of all recyclables deposited at the Gilmanton Transfer Station and to set such rules and regulations in place as soon as possible in order to maximize the cost benefits.
Let's look at what's being proposed. The article reads "required." What's the difference between required and mandatory? Mandatory is like if you attended Catholic School, a noogie or a wrap on the knuckles with a ruler, that's mandatory. Required, on the other hand, is letting students know why they shouldn't behave in a destructive way and giving options and encouragement to improve their behavior.
Required separation of recyclables is just an extension of what we already do. You can't put construction debris, brush, or hazardous waste in the dumpster. With today's voluntary process, we separate under 20 percent of our household waste. Again, the household waste stream is a revenue source which should enable us to manage costs in an orderly and economical way.
Further in the article, we read "set rules and regulations." What could those be? Maybe that education, encouragement and assistance to separate recyclables will be provided by the town. Or maybe that all possible efforts will be made to make separation of recyclables as convenient and easy as possible.
Why do we want to start this program as soon as possible? One, it could be done with little or no start-up costs. Two, savings start immediately both by reducing tipping fees and selling recyclables. Three, the benefits are not a one-time deal. They continue year after year.
Help put Gilmanton on the right track by supporting separation of recyclables, and remember "Our town gets cash when you separate your trash."
Tom Scribner
Gilmanton
I see household trash as a revenue stream, a source of income to the Town of Gilmanton. Our selectmen have demanded frugality from our department heads, as has the Budget Committee. Yet the town stands by and watches our fellow citizens turn this revenue stream into a whirlpool that sucks not only our tax dollars down the drain but also the savings from recyclers. Waste disposal is becoming more expensive. The practical solution is to divert and possibly process various components of our trash. On March 12, Gilmanton will have an opportunity to vote on warrant article #38 which states: To see if the town will vote to authorize the selectmen to require separation of all recyclables deposited at the Gilmanton Transfer Station and to set such rules and regulations in place as soon as possible in order to maximize the cost benefits.
Let's look at what's being proposed. The article reads "required." What's the difference between required and mandatory? Mandatory is like if you attended Catholic School, a noogie or a wrap on the knuckles with a ruler, that's mandatory. Required, on the other hand, is letting students know why they shouldn't behave in a destructive way and giving options and encouragement to improve their behavior.
Required separation of recyclables is just an extension of what we already do. You can't put construction debris, brush, or hazardous waste in the dumpster. With today's voluntary process, we separate under 20 percent of our household waste. Again, the household waste stream is a revenue source which should enable us to manage costs in an orderly and economical way.
Further in the article, we read "set rules and regulations." What could those be? Maybe that education, encouragement and assistance to separate recyclables will be provided by the town. Or maybe that all possible efforts will be made to make separation of recyclables as convenient and easy as possible.
Why do we want to start this program as soon as possible? One, it could be done with little or no start-up costs. Two, savings start immediately both by reducing tipping fees and selling recyclables. Three, the benefits are not a one-time deal. They continue year after year.
Help put Gilmanton on the right track by supporting separation of recyclables, and remember "Our town gets cash when you separate your trash."
Tom Scribner
Gilmanton
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 February 2013 01:10
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Meredith DPW crew was clearing snow banks at 2 a.m. Thanks!
To the editor,
Have no fear, the snow is cleared!
Last night my staff and I worked throughout the night in preparation for Valentine's Day and witnessed an AMAZING scene thanks to the Meredith Public Works Department. As we busied ourselves in the kitchen we all paused when we heard the rumbling of trucks, (an unusual sound to hear at 2 a.m. on Main Street, Meredith). The town was clearing away the massive snow banks that lined the sidewalks and caused many parking dilemmas along town streets. What an amazing site to see; snow plowed in a linear formation by a bulldozer with plow attachment, and then pulled through a snow thrower directly into the back of a large dump truck. Within seconds, four or six dump trucks were full and roaring away to their dumping destination.
As a local business owner this overnight task is very much appreciated — easy parking and accessibility to our entrance for our customers. From all of us at Kara's Café, thank you to the hard-working Meredith town employees.
Kara Martinez
Meredith
Have no fear, the snow is cleared!
Last night my staff and I worked throughout the night in preparation for Valentine's Day and witnessed an AMAZING scene thanks to the Meredith Public Works Department. As we busied ourselves in the kitchen we all paused when we heard the rumbling of trucks, (an unusual sound to hear at 2 a.m. on Main Street, Meredith). The town was clearing away the massive snow banks that lined the sidewalks and caused many parking dilemmas along town streets. What an amazing site to see; snow plowed in a linear formation by a bulldozer with plow attachment, and then pulled through a snow thrower directly into the back of a large dump truck. Within seconds, four or six dump trucks were full and roaring away to their dumping destination.
As a local business owner this overnight task is very much appreciated — easy parking and accessibility to our entrance for our customers. From all of us at Kara's Café, thank you to the hard-working Meredith town employees.
Kara Martinez
Meredith
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 February 2013 01:02
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